Proverbs

Since we moved into our house, coming up on a year ago, I have savored nap time. 

Now I know every mother reading this is saying 'DUH?!' But, not only have I savored it for it's silence and 'rejuvenating factor', I've savored it because I can light a candle, sit in my big cozy chair, and sip my (reheated) coffee as I read. 

And even though I enjoy my time reading the Bible alone,  I've been putting a lot of thought into how I could incorporate the Bible into Atticus's life, without it being a 'chore-like' time. I've always loved reading the 'Proverb of the Day' (30/31 days a month/ 31 Proverbs), so I've decided to read Proverbs aloud each day as Atticus plays. And it has truly become one of my most treasured times of the day. He will often come sit on my lap for a moment and then crawl down to return to his play. Or he will come up and kiss my knee as I'm reading. I can't help but think that by inviting the Holy Spirit into our home in such a tangible way, he feels peaceful and safe in that moment. 

More than anything, I want God's word to be something that is commonplace...

regardless of how much he understands at this point. 

Who knew that I could share my 'reading time' and still thoroughly enjoy it?! 

I think it makes it sweeter that I get to read from the pages of my Granny's Bible... she passed away earlier this year. I often will come across something she saved, or a note she wrote in the margin... 

It's a lovely reminder of the legacy that we pass down to our children...and their children...and...

(Ps. I STILL look forward to nap time!!)