Hello everyone J Todays post is being put up a little later than usual because we have only just got home. After swimming lessons, we headed over to a friend’s house for a catch up and a play. It was lovely sitting back having a chat…wait a minute, did I say sitting back?
Lol, who am I kidding? We didn’t sit back! With two Mums and four kids aged between 1 and 4, there was no sitting back for more than 5 minutes at a time. One amazing skill that you fast learn as a Mum is how to have a fluent conversation with constant interruptions. Before kids, the disjointed manner in which I now communicate would have driven me mad, but now I can easily have a conversation in sporadic blocks of speech intercepted by jabbering kids, fight mediation, nappy changes and general child related happenings. Of course, it works best when it is with another Mum because we are on the same wavelength!
The fact that it is 1pm and I am only just sitting down to type up today’s blog has me thinking about being busy. When did we all get so busy? I don’t know about you, but I feel like I am constantly over committed, over scheduled and overtired! I spend so much of my time doing things for other people and things I feel I have to do that there is little time for me to engage in the things that I actually enjoy! I really want some time out. I really just want a good couple of weeks where I have no commitments beyond those that are completely necessary, and no obligation to be anywhere or do anything at a certain time. I know I have control over this but it is actually quite challenging to implement. Have you ever tried to drop off the radar for a week or two…it is so difficult! I did some research and here are a couple of tips that might be able to help us all slow down a little…
1. Take time out at least once a week to be present with your family. No phones, no internet, no technology, just quality time with your partner and kids doing something you will all enjoy.
2. Celebrate everything with your children. They may be 4 years old today, but they will never be that age again. Moments are fleeting so take the time to hug your kids, read with them, play with them and be genuinely interested in them.
3. Bring out the fine china. Stop saving things for a special occasion because life is the special occasion. Use crystal glasses to have your water in at dinner time, use your fancy tea cups for an afternoon cuppa on your own and burn that beautiful candle that looks too nice to use…it is a candle, light it up!
4. Give gifts on random occasions just because you can, not because you have to. A handmade gift, a card, a heartfelt letter or even flowers are small gestures that come from the heart. Reach out and let someone know how special they are to you.
5. Laugh. Just laugh, stop taking life so seriously…no one gets out alive anyway J
6. Stop! You don’t always have to fill your time doing “things”. It is a really great idea to just stop, sit and breath…even meditate if you can. Seriously, just learn to stop.
I hope these tips will help you slow down and smell the roses…I know I am going to try a few! xox
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