" Momma, I just want to be with you."
Can I be a little transparent with you all? I need alone time; I crave quiet...no music, no talking, just quiet. Yet, I have a four year old and an almost two year old. I don't really get to have a whole lot of quiet and it tends to wear on me, quite honestly.
I really like to make dinner in a quiet atmosphere so this is when the kids have movie time. But that wasn't going to happen tonight. Tonight Eve just wanted to be with me. Thankfully, I had given myself a pep talk just yesterday, reminding myself that this time with her is fleeting, to enjoy how she wants to be with me. It may not always be this way. Because of that fresh pep talk I cheerfully plopped her on the counter next to where I was working and we chatted. We chatted about everything. If there is one thing that girl knows how to do well, it's talk. And I have no idea where she gets it from. Ahem.
It was a bit of a sacrifice to have constant company tonight, but what sweet company it was. And if I had sent Eve back to the movie I may have never known that she loves me times six.
Can I be a little transparent with you all? I need alone time; I crave quiet...no music, no talking, just quiet. Yet, I have a four year old and an almost two year old. I don't really get to have a whole lot of quiet and it tends to wear on me, quite honestly.
I really like to make dinner in a quiet atmosphere so this is when the kids have movie time. But that wasn't going to happen tonight. Tonight Eve just wanted to be with me. Thankfully, I had given myself a pep talk just yesterday, reminding myself that this time with her is fleeting, to enjoy how she wants to be with me. It may not always be this way. Because of that fresh pep talk I cheerfully plopped her on the counter next to where I was working and we chatted. We chatted about everything. If there is one thing that girl knows how to do well, it's talk. And I have no idea where she gets it from. Ahem.
It was a bit of a sacrifice to have constant company tonight, but what sweet company it was. And if I had sent Eve back to the movie I may have never known that she loves me times six.
11 Comments:
This is such a great moment and victory for you claiming the time you have with your precious little one. Praying that you do find that quite time to refresh this week and refill. Continue to enjoy your posts! Blessings
I look forward to moments like these as Olyvia gets older. I completely understand about needing/desiring alone time. I'm not sure what alone is anymore. lol I love your outlook of how time is fleeting where are children are concerned and that we should treasure this time with them. I pray that you find that quiet time to relax and refuel for the day/week.
Hugs,
Eden
The moments are fleeting...mine are 12 and 15 and they no longer want to hang out with mom. Enjoy while you can, but do take time for yourself. It makes you a better mom!
That's awesome - I know as the mother of how precious quiet time is - but you are right, time with the kids, when they want it - is precious too! This past week a boy - 6 years old - who goes to my sister's church - went to bed and never woke up - they don't know why. We have to live like there is no tomorrow and appreciate everything we're given today. Thanks for the reminder
Times 6!!!
That's something we never get tired of hearing huh?!?!
Great post
You are so right to treasure moments like that, they grow up so fast... :)
What a wonderful moment!! I hope you can find some of the quiet time you need this week.
I'm with you on this one. :-) Way to go, Momma, for giving your little girl time she needed...it will go a long way towards her wanting to be with you later on. :-)
Just think you are going to have another one....LOL! Know I get it...alone time...that is when we sleep.....right?
You have a charming and heart-warming and beautiful blog!
Amy
I am much the same way - I crave my alone and quiet time too! That's what is hard about the weekends w/Joe gone - I used to be able to just shut my door for an hour and read or scrapbook knowing Joe was in the living room playing w/Kayla...can't really do that now!
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