Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Trying to slow it down
Could life be any busier? I often wonder that as Lydia gets bigger, moves around more and demands more of my energy. Sometimes I look at my life and I wonder what I am actually accomplishing right now. It seems like my house is perpetually a mess, dinner is never ready before 6:30, and I struggle to remember to contact my VT sisters from church, prepare sharing time, and work out what the choir is going to sing and when. I've realized that I really just have to prioritize my life right now or the important things won't get done. Of course, prioritizing without perspective is the same as going backwards. The most important thing right now is my daughter, and sometimes it takes all my time and energy to feed, play with, clothe, diaper and keep her clean. Despite this, I couldn't be happier, even though my dirty house nags at me and my guilt over missing other details can be difficult to manage. I'm just so grateful to be a mom and to have the chance to nurture my beautiful daughter.
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I totally feel you on this one! It's hard to keep all areas of your Mommy-conscience happy.
Love the picture of little Lydia. She looks so pretty in that purply-blue color. (periwinkle?)
You are so right about feeling like this. You have the right perspective though - you are awesome & Lydia is lucky to have such a great mommma!
It is so tough to find balance, I don't know as though it's ever achievable. You will always be hitting new milestones which require a shift and re-prioritization. It's always changing! But, the house can wait, the dishes can wait...I've determined there will ALWAYS be more laundry etc. to do, but never enough chances with Marin. Soak it all in!
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