This is me slacking.
This month is my 'turn' to teach Keegan's preschool. It is really fun, but really exhausting. We are up early, getting dressed, beds made, teeth brushed, breakfast eaten (usually before the teeth part), supplies together, drop Kayden off at a gracious friends house (thanks Kim and Kristen), and off to the current house for preschool. Back home in time to scarf down some lunch and get the boys down for naps. When they are up, it's off to run errands in the short amount of time I have before making dinner, cleaning up, getting into jammies, brushing teeth, the occasional bath, and bed again. Sometimes, we see Daddy in there, between his school, meetings, and church youth activities.
Yesterday, Kayden woke up from his nap and walked into my room and gave me his sweet smile. I wanted to cry. It hit me that I haven't really 'seen' my kids this month. It hit me how much I missed Kayden when I had to drop him off at friends houses. It hit me that I even missed the one-on-one interaction with Keegan. So I decided to forgo my list of errands for that day, and be a slacker. A procrastinator.
All so I could do some of this:
Play piano
I even had time to take in a car show.
This is me feeling much better.
9 comments:
Hey Jackie, will you send me your email? I just realized that I don't have it! Mine is missy.cochran@gmail.com
That is such a good thought. The boys are so cute. Dad is struggling with me going up to Suzie so much.
Isn't is sad that our lives just get so busy. I feel that exact same way with Bricey. Some days everything else just has to be ignored, but it is always well worth it. I can't believe how TALL Keegan looks. Sorry I missed your call. I was dog-sitting at my parents for a week. This is a busy weekend with family in town but I promise I will call you next week.
Jackie, you just inspire me! I know exactly what you mean, but it's great that you recognize it and take the time to change:) Your boys are so adorable.
I just went to a discussion group where they talked about children's 5 love languages. It made me realize I need to be more loving and spend more quality time with my kids. It's really sad how hard it can be sometimes.
awwwwww... this is a really sweet post! It really brightened my day!
Glad to see that you are all feeling better and enjoying each other! I love you all!
Way to go! I don't understand why so many moms are so anxious to have their kids away from them. Seriously, good for you for keeping them home with you! :o) :o)
You're not slacking, mama. Just workin your day job!
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