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As I’m gradually getting back into the swing of things, I’m quickly realizing the biggest thing I need to not lose my mind and truly be happy each day is to simply GET OUT OF THE HOUSE 😂
The last few days have been busy with birthday parties, playgrounds, etc. It’s much easier to be truly present and at ease when we’re out of the house. There’s no pressure to do any chores or any distractions. It’s just all about having a special day with my kiddos, and I love that.
Today was harder. I discovered my husband ate the food I’d planned for today, so I had to cook another dinner this morning before we could leave and be gone all day. Buut, you know how things go with kids….”mom this, mom that…” The baby wanted to nurse a ton, my 4 year old kept begging for me to play playdough with her. I kept reminding her we had big plans for the day, but we couldn’t go anywhere until I was done. I don’t think she could comprehend long term goals though lol. She simply wanted me to play with her in the ‘now’ 😜
I did manage to get us to the playground for a but after we went and got groceries, so there’s that.
This evening I went outside with my girl while my boy slept and just watched her play for a long time. She kept running around singing theatrically lol. It reminded me of how much I’d always wanted a little girl who played pretend and made up songs. My daughter is pure magic and everything I ever prayed for. I never imagined I’d have more than one, and I’m double blessed with two perfect children. My little guy looks so much like me when I was a baby and it’s such a mind trip. They’re both extensions of my heart, living and breathing. As I watched my girl singing, I recalled how i used to do the same and I started singing quietly to myself. At first my song was about how I’d love to have a break and run away for a bit, but I quickly realized that no matter what, for them, I will always stay. These phases of childhood go so quickly…
I had more I wanted to say, but I’m just too tired. I’m looking forward to a great day out of the house tomorrow. 🤞🏻🤞🏻
The last few days have been busy with birthday parties, playgrounds, etc. It’s much easier to be truly present and at ease when we’re out of the house. There’s no pressure to do any chores or any distractions. It’s just all about having a special day with my kiddos, and I love that.
Today was harder. I discovered my husband ate the food I’d planned for today, so I had to cook another dinner this morning before we could leave and be gone all day. Buut, you know how things go with kids….”mom this, mom that…” The baby wanted to nurse a ton, my 4 year old kept begging for me to play playdough with her. I kept reminding her we had big plans for the day, but we couldn’t go anywhere until I was done. I don’t think she could comprehend long term goals though lol. She simply wanted me to play with her in the ‘now’ 😜
I did manage to get us to the playground for a but after we went and got groceries, so there’s that.
This evening I went outside with my girl while my boy slept and just watched her play for a long time. She kept running around singing theatrically lol. It reminded me of how much I’d always wanted a little girl who played pretend and made up songs. My daughter is pure magic and everything I ever prayed for. I never imagined I’d have more than one, and I’m double blessed with two perfect children. My little guy looks so much like me when I was a baby and it’s such a mind trip. They’re both extensions of my heart, living and breathing. As I watched my girl singing, I recalled how i used to do the same and I started singing quietly to myself. At first my song was about how I’d love to have a break and run away for a bit, but I quickly realized that no matter what, for them, I will always stay. These phases of childhood go so quickly…
I had more I wanted to say, but I’m just too tired. I’m looking forward to a great day out of the house tomorrow. 🤞🏻🤞🏻
