For those of you who know me well, you know that I have uttered the words "I could never be a stay at home mother" more than once before. I just don't have it in me.
But over the past several days I have realized that I could definitely work part-time. I have spent more time with my kiddos due to a holiday, my mom not feeling well and my MIL having surgery this week.
It's been awesome. And my little girl has nailed the nap thing down. She's finally getting that when I take her upstairs, turn the light out and rock her for a few minutes it's time for a nap. Even if she's still awake when I put her in the crib. She gets it. Hallelujah! Sorry, I digress again (I seem to do that often while blogging....).
I have been able to spend some incredible one on one time with Ethan while Reese is napping. We've played with all of his new games that he got for his birthday....Toy Story Yahtzee, Bingo, 2 playdoh games, Mario Kart and Just Dance for Kids (Wii games). We've also gone on bike ride/walks and used all of his new bubble machines (3 to be exact).
I wish that this could be my schedule all the time. I would love to spend some more time with my kids. Time in which I'm not rushing around grocery shopping, doing laundry or cleaning the house. Time in which I don't find myself losing patience with both of them because I have too much to accomplish and can't be bothered by their questions or little hands clinging to my pant legs.
I was able to treasure each moment with them over the past several days. And it will continue over the next few days. I get summer hours on Fridays! We are closing the office at 1pm now on Fridays through August. So excited that I get to give my mom a much deserved break on Fridays and that I get to spend some more quality time with my kids.
Now I just have to figure out how I could do this part time thing. :-)
Wishful thinking. But maybe in the future, just maybe God will work it out for me.
Treasure each moment with your kids: I'm learning that it all goes way too fast.
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