I never understood this until I hit my mid 30’s. The ability to sit down right in the middle of little kids running around, the TV on or a computer in your lap and just fade away into oblivion! It is a gift saved for those who have traveled a few more miles.
Now, I long for days like this. Peaceful Sunday afternoons. Rainy weekends. Or like our vacation last week, a remote cabin in the mountains of Colorado. To have nothing pressing and the ability to just be – what a gift!
However, this moment was truly something special. I was sitting at the table, playing a game with my mom and my kids and I looked up at my dad and found him in this state. Immediately one word popped into my head… “REALLY?!?”
Really, Dad? You’re that at ease with the world? I get the naps on the couch with golf playing in the background but this?
If you’re not quite with me yet, take a close look at his mouth. Yes, that’s right…it’s a dental floss pick! He’s out cold right in the middle of flossing his teeth!!!
Now to be fair, he did work really hard. He caught a ton of fish and yes, I caught a grand total of – wait for it – 0! But this is the accomplishment I most aspire to. How about you?
landoncollard 
That is great sound like a great vacation tell you folks I said hi after their naps
Not sure. The naps may be a perpetual thing at this point!
i only wish I had the ability to clear my mind enough and really allow God to have everything so that I could be at peace enough to take a nap.
Stacie,
I get needing to clear your mind. There are many days that I have 4 or 5 conversations running through my head at one time. I’m working with God to not live in that. Living simply in the moment is such a gift! Actually got a nap today while my kids watched TV – it was awesome!