I promised myself that when I grew up, my kids would go to bed the same time I did every night and I wouldn't do anything without them.
It's amazing how many things my parents did which make more sense now.
Our kids are sweet, joyous, fun and an honor to spend my days with.
They also take constant supervision, attention and decisions.
When we get the kids all tucked in for the night, it's like flipping a switch. Everything gets quiet. I usually straighten the house and sometimes vacuum so everything will be in order for a new day. And then Ben and I get to spend some time together with no interruptions.
I mentioned to a more experienced mother that I felt a little guilty about putting the kids to bed and enjoying time without them. She's one of those moms who also had her (many) kids with her constantly and loved it, but she looked at me with a little grin and said, "I call that 'survival'."
It's amazing how much of a relief it is to have people you respect tell you things like that.
It's also amazing how much that quiet hour or two in the evening resets my brain so that I'm ready to reenter the whirl of activity starting in the morning. I privately refer to that time as "the Calm". Sometimes Ben and I make up interesting snacks or drinks to try (like this delicious cold and creamy coconut milk and Earl Gray tea concoction I'm enjoying tonight). We listen to audio books or podcasts. This is often when I get a chance to crochet.
All the fun kind of stuff my parents did without me.
Turns out they were onto something after all. And I tell my kids the story about when I was small so they can smile sheepishly down the road when they find themselves doing the same thing.
7 Day Positivity Challenge!
This challenge was begun by @conradt and I was nominated by @snowpea. The rules are to nominate 3 people every day. I apologize if I overlap and haven't seen your posts yet! I nominate @thefarmerswife, @thelaundrylady and @bethalea
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Write a post about something you have to be postive about today - this could be anything from being thankful for your current situation, someone being nice to you, being thankful for your friends and family, or even being thankful for the oppurtunity you have been given here on Steemit - just keep it positive :)
Do this for 7 days in a row if you get nominated.
Mention three people who should do this on each day.
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Excellent publication friend, I have never been nominated, but if they did, I would like to tell you how positive I am since I live in Venezuela and how you know the situation in our country and that many have decided to emigrate. Here I am firmly hoping that everything will change as I love my country, but whoever can live with a salary of 5 usd and a liter of milk costs for example 1.5 USD is very strong. But well, with this reflection is that you have to be positive every day never be negative to try to see things with better face and we will see how things in our lives will change a lot.
We have been hearing terrible things about the situation in your country and it is a warning to us that we not only need to take a different path with our decisions regarding our government but also in preparing for our future.
It's interesting that 2 liters of milk here costs around 3 USD at most stores, but our salaries are typically much higher.
This made me smile.
Good! :-)
I'm with you sister! I'm a better mom bcuz of those few hours of silence every night. And my husband and I need that alone time. I've been letting my oldest read til 9 and he seems happy with that. Great post :)
Thank you! Yes, I can see letting the kids stay up as they get older and don't need as much supervision. The oldest is already getting closer to that at 5.5.