My days as a Mommy Do-It-All are obviously very busy ones. I run from one end of the house to the other - cleaning, picking up, drying tears, changing diapers, doctoring wounds, fixing snacks, handing out cups of juice, making dinner, cleaning spills and more, lots more, that have gone unsaid. Sometimes, in the midst of chaos, I stop. Only for a split second, I stand still. Sometimes at the kitchen counter, sometimes while I'm searching for Bubble Guppies on the television, or let's face it, sometimes when I'm in the restroom. But no matter the reason I stop. Sometimes during those brief moments, I remember to breathe.
Sounds silly doesn't it, to forget such a natural thing, but it happens to me every single day. Now, I'm not saying that I am going around passing out from lack of oxygen, but I am lacking to take the deep breaths that we all need sometimes to calm us, make us smile, and put a little pep in our step. Let's face it. These deep breaths, whether it be one or five inhales and exhales, can make you take a moment to appreciate just what you're doing. While we most likely will all be Mommy Do-It-All's for a very long time, it will forever be changing. Some things will get easier. Babies will be potty trained, spills will become less often, toys won't be as numerous and even the crying will be fewer and farther between. Some things will become harder. Letting go that first time they walk out the door alone, broken hearts, driver's licenses, and bullies will then be our reason to stop, breathe, and appreciate our children and ourselves.These deep breaths I take a few times daily are my moments to myself, no matter how short these moments may be.
Go ahead and try it. Do this many times a day. It really does help this Mommy Do-It-All. Anytime you find yourself standing still today. Wherever you may be in your busy existence. Take a deep breath. A very deep breath. You may find yourself smiling as you exhale.
Sounds silly doesn't it, to forget such a natural thing, but it happens to me every single day. Now, I'm not saying that I am going around passing out from lack of oxygen, but I am lacking to take the deep breaths that we all need sometimes to calm us, make us smile, and put a little pep in our step. Let's face it. These deep breaths, whether it be one or five inhales and exhales, can make you take a moment to appreciate just what you're doing. While we most likely will all be Mommy Do-It-All's for a very long time, it will forever be changing. Some things will get easier. Babies will be potty trained, spills will become less often, toys won't be as numerous and even the crying will be fewer and farther between. Some things will become harder. Letting go that first time they walk out the door alone, broken hearts, driver's licenses, and bullies will then be our reason to stop, breathe, and appreciate our children and ourselves.These deep breaths I take a few times daily are my moments to myself, no matter how short these moments may be.
Go ahead and try it. Do this many times a day. It really does help this Mommy Do-It-All. Anytime you find yourself standing still today. Wherever you may be in your busy existence. Take a deep breath. A very deep breath. You may find yourself smiling as you exhale.
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