so spring is officially here, Easter is over, and summer is just around the corner. i find myself taking a little time to relax before the busy summer season hits and begin to think about how life is flowing by in the blink of an eye.
i don't have kids yet, but i can't even imagine how crazy life will become when we do. as i read blogs that i follow, specifically my cousin's, it amazes me how old her kids are getting and i wonder how hard it is to stop, slow down and just enjoy the little fleeting moments. i know how hard it is in my life right now....
i have a hard time sitting still, always so many things to do and projects to complete. we are all running in a zillion different directions. how in the world do people do it all and work full time and keep up with their kids AND take time to enjoy all of the little moments in life without worrying about all of the stuff they have to do?
so, over the last few weeks, i have started taking time for myself again. to just sit, meditate, look around, watch, listen, and really try to enjoy the small moments in my life. starting in the morning with 30 minutes of quiet time for myself, recapturing my hobbies, and just being. it has done wonders for my frame of mind when i do and makes my days at work and my dealings with people more palatable.
i encourage you to stop, look around, be thankful for what you have, and really live in the moment.
You learn to take the time when you have kids, but I must admit it is much harder. Of course, grandparents help A LOT. Mine took my son for a few hours on Saturday and it was so nice to just relax and have some "me" time. Also, nap time is good for that too. Plus, I hate to spoil it for you, but you get less personal projects done after kids because you spend so much of your time and energy on them. But, it's a fair trade because the rewards are great!
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