So the past few posts have gotten me thinking and pondering my life a little bit.
In February I had my fourth daughter and ever since then it seems like I get very little done outside getting her diaper changed, getting the older girls to school, and trying to keep the three year old entertained without resorting to hours and hours of television. (I'm still not very good at that one!)
But I've missed parts of my "old" life. The one I had before I had a newborn. I love to write and used to spend a couple hours a day doing it during nap time. But now I seem to nap right along with the kids. My crafting time has dropped to pretty much non-existent, and even though I love to cook, a gourmet meal right now is when I throw some hot dogs in with the mac n'cheese. :)
But I read a quote that made me realize that it's all okay. And so I thought I'd share it with all of you:
You can't sing all the verses for your life's song at the same time.
This made me realize that even though I'm not crafting, cooking, or writing right now, it doesn't mean I never will get to again. I mean I can't believe how much my baby has grown in just the two little months I've had her. Before I know it she'll be all grown up and independent, and I can have back my crafting/writing time.
And gosh darn it...I'm sure at that point I'll miss having a baby around! :)
6 comments:
Oh, so true! There is a time and a season for everything, and I love that you are enjoying where you're at right now... every season of life has its ups and downs. :)
Love this!!! My busy, full of what I'm interested life stops when I get pregnant and I don't get it back till they are about 18 months old. Having done this whole cycle of life thing with four children, I can now see how it all works out and how there are seasons for everything...just not all at once.
That is true. Thanks for sharing. I have also been thinking about this and when I have talked to more wise women than myself, they have reminded me of this. I can't do it all right now, but I can do some things. And later I can find time to do the other things.
OK, did you read my diary? HA! You are singing my song...although it was many years ago. You have written beautifully the truth and reality of being a mother of 4. You are way ahead of yourself in the "wisdom" and "wise" department.
I would love to know where you got the quote from, that is such a great one to remember!
I know exactly how you feel. I read an article in the NYTimes that I think might inspire you to re-evaluate the time you spend with your baby as it did for me. It's heartbreaking but it really makes you think.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/opinion/sunday/notes-from-a-dragon-mom.html?src=tp&smid=fb-share
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