Rhythm of Life

Some days I think back on living in small town Ohio, and I miss it.

I miss the 4 seasons, watching daffodils burst through when spring is about to arrive.

I miss winter snow... how it smells and crunches under your feet with every step. 

I miss small town life, little league, cub scouts, girl scouts, outings with neighbors and just being able to let kids have some freedom when they play outdoors.

And even after raising six kids and being crowded all the time, I miss sitting down around the table each night for dinner, having conversations. When there was nothing forthcoming from kids, we would draw a paper and ask whatever question is written down (ie what's your favorite subject in school and why?), and everyone had to answer.  Just to keep conversations open with each other.

I miss watching the kids rotate through their chores. They learned to get along with each other in different ways. 

I miss the repititon of mowing the lawn (120ft x 80ft), how it smelled different if you mowed early morning vs late afternoon.

I miss that rhythm of life!