Saturday, June 28, 2008

Slow Down; You Move Too Fast: I've Got To Make This Moment Last!

Today was a rare gem in that the girls and I had full free day. This summer has shaped up to be fun, but also full of things to do. So with a day to ourselves I was feeling compelled to do something totally special and out of the ordinary. I suggested lots of places to go. But with every suggestion I got a resounding "No" from the backseat. The girls wanted to go nowhere but home. Reluctantly I listened to them.

Staying home all day didn't sound too fun. My girlies proved me wrong. I forgot about the dishes that were piling up. I forgot about the laundry that needed to be put away. I forgot about the toilets that needed to be scrubbed. Instead of doing the mundane I watched my kids play. I turned on a sprinkler and filled up the wadding pool. It was a summer day like I remember them. I need to remember the best part of being the mom is seeing the world through my children's eyes.

Note to self: Slow down and enjoy the simple things in life.

6 comments:

Travelin'Oma said...

We think we have to provide something new, but for kids everything is equally new. Playing hopscotch is as new as Disneyland. I think we plan the big things because we've already experienced the little things. We forget that kids haven't.

Good reminder.

marta said...

that looks like so much fun, nim. way to make fun memories! i love your cute blog template and your li'l girlies. what a fun way to record their thoughts. looking forward to seeing you REAL soon.

PS. i keep thinking about you whenever i see the previews for Kit.. we will definitely have to go see it.

Aimee said...

You are such a good mom!

Lisa Cannon said...

Just like Elder Ballards talk. I really need to slow down and relax. Today we went swimming and it was so much fun just being with my kids without any distractions.

Amy said...

Slooooooow Doooooooooooown,Slooooooow Dooooooooown...

Jana said...

You and your girls are so cute. Take time to keep enjoying each other.