My explanation is simply; I have been SWAMPED! At work, with things for my kids, and personally.
I am struggling to keep my head above water.
I have wanted to scream: "STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF!" from the mountain tops (too bad I don't live near any mountain tops)!
The time was short, but I was able to step away for a few brief moments yesterday and simply be G's Mommy.
He had his end of the school year program yesterday. While it wasn't as easy to just walk away from my job, I am so thankful to have been able to attend.
It was lovely to watch him in his element. He is such a happy go lucky, free spirited little guy. Yesterday, he shone more than usual.
We have listened to him practicing his songs around the house for weeks. All of his hard work (and the hard work of his teachers and classmates) paid off.
As he sang Sicky, Sticky Bubble Gum his face lit up with each sticky movement. His head was stuck to the floor here.
He embraced his inner performer during Tooty - Ta. He reached his high moment as his bottom went up and his tongue went out. It was as if the lyrics were specifically written for him.
During the performance I couldn't help but reflect on how much he has grown, developed, and learned this year.
Brent and I were extremely worried about his ability to focus, follow directions, and STOP talking. We have been pleasantly surprised with all of the gracious and honest complements we have received from his teachers, regarding his ability to focus and follow directions. And surprisingly they haven't mentioned the talking.
He has grow up right before our eyes and sometimes I feel as if we are missing it.
Yesterday for a few brief moments I was just Gavyn's Mommy. Nothing more and nothing less. And I LOVED it!
it's ok to take a break!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sometimes it seems like more work to take a break rather than just muddle through it.
DeleteThat is the perfect way to spend the day. Just being mommy. I'm glad you got to do that.
ReplyDeleteThanks! You're right it was a perfect way to spend the day! Too bad I had to go back to work at 11:30:( Some time is better than none!
DeleteBeing able to just be mommy is wonderful, and exactly what we need sometimes. I'm glad you did this and had a good time!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful and such a perfectly simple activity! Thank you :)
DeleteI totally feel the being overwhelmed recently. And I too have been a little absent from the bloggy scene. But sometimes...we just need to do that.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to Just. Be. Mommy! Even if it was for just a brief time. =)
P.S. He looks adorable!
Yes, while it was short, time is time and that's all that matters!
DeleteThanks, he is a cutie! He sure is ornery, but sweet. Good thing he has those get out of trouble dimples.
Nothing beats the joy of simply being a mommy. I do feel overwhelmed too at times, but we always survive, don't we? We moms must have a magic wand for these things.
ReplyDeleteIt's good you got to be simply Gavyn's mom :)
How true . . . nothing beats being a Mommy! And yes we do survive, that's what Moms do. I'm thinking that my wand is on the fritz lately hopefully I can find some time to get it to the shop and get it taken care of :)
DeleteThese moments are so precious! We have to live life to blog about it, sister! Enjoy the time away from the bloggy world! We all need it. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, precious they are indeed! How true, we do need to live life in order to have something to blog about.
DeleteIt is really ALL too rare that we have the time just to do -- or be -- one thing. I'm so glad you got a morning off from multitasking!
ReplyDeleteSo true . . . what does it mean to do one thing?!
DeleteThanks, I'm glad too!