I'm not sure if I should liken it to a slap in the face or a soothing balm?
My son's comment came at the right time, and pulled me back to where I should be.
This week has been the usual whirlwind with hubby getting over his virus, work, school, invitations, swimming, new things happening next week, social catch-ups, I'll stop there.
To get to the end of the week is always a relief (in one piece). But Friday is a work day for me and always a busy one. As I get ready in the morning, my days schedule is buzzing through my head.
I am also
I wave Miss 7 off as she gets on the bus. What a relief that worked out. One less thing to do.
Master 4 is up to his usual tricks and doing anything but what he is asked to do.
As I turn toward the bathroom, I hear Master 4 slip out the backdoor and through the gate to the backyard. I march out behind him but he is already happily bouncing on the trampoline.
"Come on mate, you need to come back inside and get dressed. We are going to be late!" How many times in different ways have I said this already?
"But Mum ...... look at the beautiful flowers". Bang, he got me.
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As I stood there breathing, admiring, I felt my morning madness calm a little, and right then I appreciated my son for making me stop and look around.
It's these moments that are rare these days but so very much needed.
Linking up for my usual weekly appreciation with Becky @ Rub Some Dirt On It
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I know, Fridays are busy for me too, but I am still grateful that it is Friday!
ReplyDelete...kids can definitely put things into perspective. ...and sometimes being late can totally be a blessing!
ReplyDelete...aww, that's really sweet! he's right, the flowers ARE pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story and worthy of reflection. It doesn't take long to stop and "smell the roses" but sometimes it takes a child to remind us of that, doesn't it? I'm grateful for the reminder myself and glad you shared this with us at Rub Some Dirt On It!
ReplyDeleteThey have a remarkable way of reminding us to be mindful. I wish I could be so 'present' instead of thinking of the next 10 things and the next 10 days. I'm off to smell some roses. Thanks for joining the DP Blog Carnival x
ReplyDeleteA lovely little message! My little one is too young to put words together in to a sentence yet, but sometimes when she wants to look at something, my first instinct is "No, I don't have time! Too many things to do!" I'm getting better at taking a second to stop and ask myself first, "Is my to-do list really so urgent that I can't spend at least a minute with her to look at this book/rock/bug etc?"
ReplyDeleteVisiting you from the DP blog carnival :)