My day started around 7:00am when Avery woke up and was hungry. I changed her, fed her and she went right back to sleep. I got up and started to plan out the day and go through my "to do" list. Do you ever have one of those days where you look at your "to do" list and it is made up of eleven different pieces of paper? As I was rummaging through them to see what I could cross off, it got me thinking about just how many decisions we make a day and I quickly became overwhelmed... Now, this week I have REALLY noticed all the decisions I am making because it is just me {sort of} since Tony is in Boston. I've known how involved he is with our girls and all the responsibilities he takes on as the head of our household, but now I realize now just how many little itty bitty detailed things he does for our family - like watch the girls so I can take a shower.
This week, I have been blessed to have assistance with the girls so I could get to the grocery store, Addie to swim lessons and all other errands that seem to be no big deal however when you have to plan ahead this much time is precious! I am so thankful for all the help I receive, I hope that I am a better mother to my girls because I recognize I can't do it all {this is big for me to admit because I am totally guilty of micro-managing everything but I still am FAR from perfect!} and I enjoy being a mother instead of just going through the routine, day in and day out. When I did have those crazy moments where it was just me and Addie was throwing a tantrum while Avery was screaming, I thought of that song by Kenny Chesney {yes, everything I do relates to one song or another} "Don't Blink" so I would just give my worries to God and enjoy the tantrum/scream session.
Emily with Addie & Amanda with Avery
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so proud of you dear friend for so many reasons, most of all admiting what you did. it is hard, and us moms have a tough but rewarding job:)
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