Wow, I haven't blogged in ages.
But I'm busy. I have a baby ya know... geesh.
This weekend we went off the grid.
That means no TV, no phones and no internet.
It was awesome!
Sometimes it takes a little time off the grid to realize how much time you spend emailing, tweeting, texting, insta-graming, surfing, checking your email, Facebook page, looking for affirmation, validation, etc. It's sickening how out of touch with our own reality we've become. I've become. Yep, me too.
Guilty as charged.
That's why this weekend was so great; it put everything into perspective. I'm going to cancel my cable and delete my Facebook page right now.
Well, ok... I'm not going to go that far. But I definitely have a newfound appreciation for the simple things, the real things. Like watching Charlotte learning to appreciate a beautiful view.
She spent quite a bit of time standing on the couch looking out the window. I spent as much time as I could (which was alot, seeing as how there was no TV, internet, phone, etc) with her, just watching her watch.
Charlotte was cutting her bottom teeth this weekend, but she was a trooper and agreed to hike The Crags with us. If you live in Colorado and have never hiked The Crags, slap yourself in the forehead and immediately get in the car and take Hwy 67 to the entrance to Mueller State Park, keep going a quarter mile, then turn left at the road that leads to the trailhead. And prepare to be blown away.
The first 1.5 miles is fairly easy, and meanders through open field and forest alike. Then, you start climbing. And wish you hadn't had such a hearty breakfast. And that there were front carriers for adults.
But it's all worth it, even if you do chuff your cookies. The view from the top is one of the finest in the state. Charlotte woke up from her nap to check it out...
I'm getting that tooth fixed next week. Finally!
And yes, I still eat Jolly Ranchers. I'm a glutton for punishment I guess...
After a long hike we all needed a snack. We were almost back to the car but Charlotte wouldn't wait.
Once we got back to the cabin, Charlotte found her second wind, and spent the better part of an hour swinging like crazy in the bedroom doorway.
And then decided to give the dog a little attention, since Zoe didn't get to go with us on our hike.
I know, I felt bad too. But she's too friggin' old. Last time we took her hiking she limped for a month.
As you can see, there is plenty to do with yourself if you don't have access to artificial forms of entertainment. Gosh, go make your own fun.
Swing, play with your dog, get out and enjoy God's beautiful creation, whip up a blueberry crisp, get comfy on the couch and stare out the window...
As for me, I'm going to take a cue from Charlotte and just enjoy the simple things more often. Life is too short to spend it in front of a screen.
