I often question whether or not my life is balanced. I strive to have a balanced life and to provide that for my children.
Last night I was laying on the couch watching Jimmy Fallon with Steve and Trav, Maggie was in her bed screaming about needing to tell me sumpin' and Luke was up twice to ask us a question. I was just listening for a few moments. In those moments, I realized how chaotic & predictable our life is. We have a routine at home, but are always busy with something! I don't know any different, and doubt my kids ever will. I find myself getting caught up in the tasks and have to remind myself to do the more important things in life... lay in bed on Saturdays, sit on the swing Steve & Pops made, leave dishes dirty while visiting with family & friends, and make a mess making cookies.
There are many days I feel I didn't give enough of myself to everyone around me. Even on those days, although exhausted, I feel fulfilled. So am I balanced? I think so... I get to spend my life interacting with and serving others.
You are extremely balanced. You are a wonderful mother, wife, friend and professional.
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful post! Yes! Leave those dishes! I know people tell you all the time how fast time flies - listen to them!!!! I took some time to be home when mine were that age and have never regretted it. By all means, slow down and enjoy each and every moment.
ReplyDeleteThis hit home when I read this! Although I do not have children yet, I typically wonder if I am doing the best I can and giving enough of myself to everyone around me; my students, parents, fiancé, friends, sister, grandparents, etc. I have recently decided that I have over-committed myself this year. Not only am I taking this class, but I am also planning a wedding, taking classes on Wednesday nights to get my master's, hosting a teacher cadet, moving into the house that I just bought, becoming more involved in my church, etc. I catch myself having to slow down, take a big breath, and take things one step at a time. I find myself saying the same pray almost daily. I pray that I am the best daughter, sister, fiancé, teacher, friend that I can be. This pray seems to help me through each day!
ReplyDeleteI think that your post hit home with a lot of us! I often find myself saying that no one but a teacher can truly understand the chaos of our day to day life. Some days I don't sit down, and I find myself almost making tracks in my classroom with the circles I pace! I am also planning a wedding, helping my fiance make the move to Columbia, and going through SAFE-T as well as taking this class. But you are right....the best moments of our lives are not the planned moments, but the unplanned and spontaneous ones!
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