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Week 2 of the Challenge is to slow down.
slow down mummy, there is no need to rush,
slow down mummy, what is all the fuss?
slow down mummy, make yourself a cup tea.
slow down mummy, come spend some time with me.
slow down mummy, let's pull boots on for a walk,
let's kick at piles of leaves, and smile and laugh and talk.
slow down mummy, you look ever so tired,
come sit and snuggle under the duvet, and rest with me a while.
slow down mummy, those dirty dishes can wait,
slow down mummy, let's have some fun - bake a cake!
slow down mummy, I know you work a lot,
but sometimes mummy, it's nice when you just stop.
sit with us a minute,
and listen to our day,
spend a cherished moment,
because our childhood won't stay!
~ R. Knight
(SourceThis poem is listed on the challenge and I agree with the blogger that it is a very good reminder to slow down. On another parenting blog I saw a figure that there are only 900 weeks of childhood. I know it might sound like a lot but with today being Jack's 6 month birthday I am struck at how first time goes by.
It is easy to get caught up in lists of things to do. It can also become a source of resentment if you feel like your list is never done. So this week I resolve to slow down. Letting the laundry sit or waiting on the dishes, won't be the end of the world. I'm gonna take time to cuddle with Jack, to play with my stepson and to take time to enjoy our little family. For Jack is definitely growing way to fast. It seems like just yesterday that the only time he would sleep was if I held him on my chest. Now he only wants to cuddle when he wants. I caught myself thinking earlier today that I wished he would want to be cuddled at an easier time. Now I wish I could take that thought back, for it won't be to long before hes going to be running wild after his brother.
How do you slow down though? How do you slow down without feeling like you are letting your family done because the chore list isn't done? That will be my struggle this week.
Any ideas or suggestions?
The funny thing about chores is they are always there! But those little moments with your family are fleeting and they will not last forever:) The kids may not remember what you DID during that quality time spent together, but they will remember the love they feel from you during this time. They sure as heck won't remember the number or type of chores done or what was crossed off the list!!
ReplyDeleteIf you just have to do the chores, then spend a specific amount of time on it, set the timer for 15 minutes and stick to one room or area and work like crazy then stop when the bell dings.