And everyone says that these are the best days of my life, and that I will realize that someday.
You know what? I want to appreciate it now, while I'm living it!
I get to read to my kids every night.
Tiny people still want to sit on my lap and give me slobbery kisses.
My husband still thinks I'm hot. (I give that one about another ten years.)
My parents are still around to laugh at my frustrations and give me sound advice.
I still have a chance to influence the lives of four little boys, who I hope will grow into honorable men.
These really are the best days of my life, and I am beginning to learn to cherish them, each one as it comes.
So your question for this week's self exploration is:
What things are making your life wonderful right now, whatever stage you're in?
Remember, you are always welcome to answer anonymously by checking the anonymous box in the comment form. You should also feel free to write your own blog post about this if you want to, but be sure to leave a link to it in a comment here so I can come read your thoughts!
Have a fulfilling week, everyone!
Enjoying each and every one of my baby girl's first smiles and waiting impatiently for her first laugh - any day now!
ReplyDeleteListening to my two year olds talk to each other and laugh with each other.
The weekly cooking project with my twins - they get so excited.
Hearing my little boy say "Bless you Mama!" after I sneeze.
Looking forward to having family in town next week.
Treasuring every moment of my maternity leave.
We've had a lot - and I mean A LOT - of rain here lately, so every time I see a glimpse of the sun, it makes me so happy!
Wow - that was a lot! Great way to start out my morning - thanks!
O.K...very moving post..and then I look over to your sidebar and see that picture of you..you know..the blog frog one...and have to laugh!!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya..I am feeling like my days are all melting into one eternal day. I feel like I am reliving Ground Hog day (the movie)! And yet...I know I'm not. I know that each day has a special "treat" in it. I want to NOTICE that special treat.
I'm considering slowing down on the blog. It has been a bit of an escape..and I definitely see it eating away at my time....taking away from the things that are truly "priorities" for me.
Julie - I've been considering that very thing for those very same reasons. Not sure where to draw the line though. Guess we'll have to think about that, huh?
ReplyDeleteDoes that mean I need to start counting my blessings?
ReplyDeleteEveryday I really try to look at the positive. I try really hard to build self esteem for my children, but I think I fall short.
The things that make my life wonderful right now are:
-My teenagers now mow the lawn.
-My daughter loves to clean the bathroom! I know crazy huh?
-My husband is a patient, understanding, & long suffering of me & my bad attitude (sometimes).
-My cell phone! that seems shallow, but I really like how easy it is for me to quickly communicate with the ones I love.
i could go on & on. I am one blessed lady and I really do know that! I give all credit to God.
I'm enjoying all the one-liners my two and half year old spits out every day. From sweet to hysterical, he's my sunshine.
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Wow, this one could go on and on!
ReplyDelete-At the moment, Twix bars and Pepsi
-Good friends who pull me through
-My new king size bed!
-My "Happy" playlist on my MP3 player, strictly composed of songs that make me smile when I hear them
-The promise of summer finally around the corner!
-enjoying my last little one who still wants to sit on my lap and hold my hand!
-Watching my kids get more and more independent
-Seeing the look on strangers' faces when my kids hold doors open for them
-I know I've said this one before, but hearing my kids pray
-My husband really really is the one person (mortal, at least) who gets me through most days
-Remembering to choose to be happy, and recognizing every single day God's little tender mercies
See?! Once you get started you just can't stop!!
I think you're dead on. There is something to be said for status quo. You can settle in and appreciate your life and what's around you.
ReplyDeleteI recently came across the quote "The days are long but the years are short"...and for me that about sums it up. I cannot believe my twins are 9 months old, standing up on the furniture, getting ready to walk! I can't believe how smart my 2 year old is and how much he understands. And while it's hard for me to appreciate it everyday, I have an amazing life and I'm SO blessed to be able to stay home with the kids. And those things make me happy :)
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