Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Enjoying the small things

Yesterday I raced home from work so I would have time to hit the grocery store before picking up Jamie.
I raced through the store.
I raced to daycare so he wouldn't be the last one there.
We raced home.
I hurried to carry all the groceries upstairs so I could get the dog out ASAP.
By the time we got outside I was exhausted from all the running around.
I was exhausted from the day.
All I wanted to do was go back inside and breath.
Take a time out before the madness of our evening routine began.
Just as the thought of putting my feet up put my mind at ease, I saw a little 25 pound toddler race by, headed right for the swing.
I sighed.
I didn't want to swing.
I wondered if I could bribe him back inside without a tantrum.
And then I realized how in the blink of an eye he's not going to want to play with his mama.
I should slow down.
Enjoy these little moments.
So we swang.
We laughed. 
I soaked it all in.
I felt all the stress of the day melt away.
I was reminded that sometimes, you need to just stop and smell the roses.

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6 comments:

the workaholic momma said...

You are totally right...I just love this post!!!! These babes grow so fast and we only get one chance at enjoying every moment with them!!

Hope you guys are doing well!!!

Stephanie said...

So true...so right. So timely:)
Thanks!

Tiffany said...

Couldn't have said it better!

Molly B said...

Totally right- we need to enjoy the moment and all that comes with it. So glad you posted this! Miss you and hope all is well!

dave and jenn said...

What a good reminder! I also get wrapped up in our daily routine and sometimes forget to just BE and enjoy being a mom. :)

Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...

Exactly! I'm glad you ended up enjoying it!