Wow. What a treat. I am sitting here, updating my blog. In the middle of the day. With both girls at home. They are contentedly playing - by themselves. Alicia is washing her toys in the bathroom sink. Jayna is in her room, not sure what's going on in there. And I'm not going to check. It might break the spell. I'll deal with the consequences later.
So here I sit. Uninterrupted. Alone. Hmmmm... I remember the days when my babies were little. I remember thinking, 'Will I ever have time alone? Time to ponder the essential things of life, time to take a long, hot bath, time to do my own thing?'
Well, today is the day. There is such a sense of peace in our home right now. At least for a few minutes. Supper is quietly cooking in the oven. Potatoes are resting in the water, waiting for me. The cat is sleeping in my clean basket of laundry. There are no sounds except the occasional buzz from the back rooms. Right at this moment life is GREAT!
Don't get me wrong. I love my kids. I love to be with them. But sometimes as moms we just need some time to refresh. Take a deep breath. To be still. And now is my time.
I am one very thankful mother. I am thankful that my daughters are healthy and whole. I have not had to sit beside the hospital bed of a sick child of mine. I have not had to see a child with a broken limb, or trauma, or seizure, or asthma attack, or allergic reaction, or surgery. I am so blessed - and I know it. And I don't take it for granted. My daughters love their sister, and they are best friends. They have to be. They will grow up hearing words like 'yo uwill always have each other', and 'you will be best friends' and 'we are a family and families stick up for each other'.
I hope for you reading this that you will also find a moment of peace today. Mine has just ended, but it was wonderful. And now I will get back to reality and be with the best part of my day. My kiddies. <3
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