Evening has long been my favorite time of day. All the demands that stacked up in the morning trickling away. I lace my shoes and head out the door for sky and air. Actually in between the lacing and the heading out there is bargaining. Cajoling even. I am always recruiting a walking partner and my peeps are always begging off. In fact I posted this status on facebook the other night:
"Who is gonna walk Mom tonight? "
"I went with her last night."
"I have a cold."
"I think I do too…"
Honest to gosh you'd think I was 85 listening to this discussion…
So yeah lol. I walk a long way and have lingering issues about walking alone from living urban places. Sooner or later someone grabs their shoes and the other dog leash and comes along. Usually it works out that everyone walks with me once a week. A mom date. : ) We walk, we talk, we talk a lot. Most often we see something fabulous or do something awesome before the night is over. This night, both things happened…
Starry Sky Journal 
Dear Kim, I think you just inspired a new tradition in my family! I have been praying about when to fit in exercise, and about how to provide some one-on-one time to each of my six little girls. Your evening walks would be a perfect solution, nicely wrapped into one lovely activity. I fondly remember walks with my own mother as the time we shared best and most openly–outdoors, away from the noise and bustle and confinements of every day. So thank you!