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Thursday, March 17, 2011 by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
Have you been reading? If not, check it out. Take the time to make it happen.
Us mamas have to stick together, and we definitely can use some "Momspirational" at times!
Speaking of time, I've decided to get on my soapbox a bit about it.
Time. It seems like such a simple concept. The clock ticks. I look at my calendar. It often tells me where I need to be and what I need to be doing. Sometimes, I just want to chuck my calendar out the window.
Time. As in, I never am on time anymore. Arriving late, I often smile politely and explain that my munchkin doesn't tell time yet. I hate to make HER hurry. Why should her play be cut short by my to-do list? Ah, balancing time.
There aren't many days where our family isn't on the run. I'm a working-outside-the-house mama. The hubby is a working-outside-the-house dad. This means there is less time at home. Less time to just "hang out."
Out of all the things I've rambled about in blogs - setting up a playroom to support the kiddo's development, how to support language development (and have fun!), how to take a "developmentally appropriate shower," and whether to spoil or unspoil baby, I seem to come back to the basics when it comes to supporting growth and development.
Time. It's what our munchkins need most.
The basic element of time. Our children need us. They need less presents and more presence.
Sometimes when work is crazy, the house is a mess, and the to-list seems like it will never be complete, I need to remind myself (and I'm also reminding you) that one day this time will have passed.
There will be no more little fingers or cries for mama to come. Our kids will be out playing with friends, happier to be with their peers than us. There will be times when they are off for their first overnight adventure and we may stay in our bed all night, no need to run in and check on our little one.
Time. Enjoy it now. I think I will go chuck that calendar out the window
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