Yes, we did get back from our trip safely. But as soon as we get home, we are quickly swept up in our whirlwhind of life!
Been thinking lately. Thinking about the Jones's (you know that perfect family!), been thinking about the Hamptons (you know... that perfect DS family!) and I have discovered something. It has taken me until Macy's 9 month birthday to figure it out. I'm a little slow :)
I have decided that I just can't keep up with those two "perfect" families, and I am not going to pretend anymore! It all hit me one afternoon this week. Macy was needing some extra love. So, I dropped the laundry basket, put the dish towel down, and walked away from the mess. I climbed between the soft cool sheets and snuggled her. I got to thinking while lying there... it's not about being perfect. It's not about looking perfect in others eyes. It's about LOVE and it's about FAMILY!
I'm just going to love them and enjoy them at whatever stage they are in - that includes my husband!
Time spent "trying" to be someone I am not... is time spent away and therefore time lost. That is time I will NEVER get back!
You learn a lot when you just sit and enjoy them, watch them, listen to them.
And on that note... have you ever seen anything cuter?
Kyla and her cousin Taryn held hands all night! I think they were scared of all the monsters.
This scary dude sure has a soft side!
This has got to be the cutsest ladybug on the planet!
7 comments:
What lovely thoughts Kathy...and so true! Macy is surely the most adorable ladybug ever! Love Lor
What lovely thoughts Kathy...and so true. Macy is surely the most adorable lady bug I have ever seen!
Lorraine M
Very well said! Thanks for the reminder to stop worrying so much about a clean house and to cherish whats most important.
What an adorable little lady bug! That face...precious.
Yes - cutest ladybug :)
(I stopped cleaning years ago - haha - I always tell my hubby that we make memories during the day, we don't clean - he doesn't totally buy it!)
Until I have house that backs onto a forest and a pool in my yard I think it would be useless trying to even resemble the Hamptons.....oh and time to take that many photos in any given day. I was in the same place yesterday. My house got neglected as my teething daughter sat in my lap. Macy is adorable! Here is to happy days and loved families.
I too get carried away with keeping up with a clean house...well mostly cause it drives me crazy being dirty! But, you are totally right... You can't take this time back and it's better spent giving snuggles and making memories with them!
xoxo
Shannon
I need your address to send you your disc. Almost ready! :)
I love your new perspective on the important things in life. It hit me about the same time in JM's life, too. I can't believe he's almost 3! Cute costumes, too!
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