Then I realized: When is the last time we looked our children in the face? Not just saw, but presently looked. No distractions; nothing except gentle whispers, smiles, giggles, and studying the curves of their cheeks, the pout of their lips, and the magic in their eyes? Remembering special moments you’ve had. Remembering the pregnancy or the process it took for them to be sitting in front of you. Seeing the little people that they are growing into, and all the potential and goodness they possess.
How easy is it to get SO busy, SO caught up in things that need to be “done” that we forget how rejuvenating it is to reconnect with our special and most important connections? Or even further—become frustrated and fall out of love with something we had wanted for so long. Or just become tired. Aren't all moms at least a little bit tired?
As kids grow and begin to walk, run, and play, it takes more thought to stop them, scoop them up in our arms, and sit in stillness. It can fill our soul, and infuse us with gratitude and a confirmation of the fact that “we’ve been doing good.” Every parent has their challenges, but sometimes it’s hard to see our parenting accomplishments! And there are so many.
I absolutely love this and can relate! All my three kids are off to elementary school and I’m left to what should I do with myself, but one thing I still know is that I want to be there for my kids even when they aren’t home.
Thank you, Sarah for your words!!