Loving unconditionally

Unconditional love is the outer expression of inner peace.

~ Louise Hay

It's March Break. We have been caring for our two-year-old and four-year-old granddaughters at the cottage, while our daughter, their mother, works in the bunkie.

They fill the house with joy and love it here.

Complicating matters for us is the fact that my mother and my husband's mother are ill and in need of our attention. At times, we are a little distracted.

Last night, just as I'd managed to get the four-year-old to bed, the two-year-old found a small jar of dark cabinet touch-up paint and spilled it on the carpet, splashing it on the white sofa and her sister's brand-new pink running shoes.

Our daughter was struggling to clean everything up as I came up to write a blog. Needless to say, the blog was put on hold. I took over and encouraged Mom to tuck the little one into bed.

These things happen. Two-year-olds are busy and curious.

Although I take pride in maintaining our home, I strive to remain at peace amidst the chaos. I am not attached to things. I cherish the memories and love our grandchildren unconditionally.