Waiting for the Storm to pass..
Happy Monday Everyone!!The weather here has been absolutely glorious with a breeze that can make your heart sing.We are trying to enjoy the outdoors as much as we can before the Florida heat kicks in and confines us to the AC...But even with this wonderful weather,I must admit I have been out of sorts lately.Cannot seem to define it,but its troubling me.
The other day at my sons baseball game,while my daughter and I sat on the bleachers waiting for the game to start,I couldn't help but notice a mother two rows down,playing with her 6-7 year old.As my daughter read and I fiddled around with my camera,they played "Restaurant". She was the waitress,and he ordered wonderful dishes from his imagination..dishes like,..roast spaghetti,lollipop casserole,cupcake stuffed with brownies...and Mommy wrote down his order in her imaginary pad and yelled them off to the "Chef"..daddy.. of course!
It was sweet and simple and happy..it was exactly what I needed at that moment in time...and as the game rolled on,my thoughts turned to questions..
All of the images are from the amazing Ben Heine..check out his work at http://www.flickr.com/photos/benheine/ or check out his blog at http://www.benjaminheine.blogspot.com/
As always,thank you so much for stopping by
The other day at my sons baseball game,while my daughter and I sat on the bleachers waiting for the game to start,I couldn't help but notice a mother two rows down,playing with her 6-7 year old.As my daughter read and I fiddled around with my camera,they played "Restaurant". She was the waitress,and he ordered wonderful dishes from his imagination..dishes like,..roast spaghetti,lollipop casserole,cupcake stuffed with brownies...and Mommy wrote down his order in her imaginary pad and yelled them off to the "Chef"..daddy.. of course!
It was sweet and simple and happy..it was exactly what I needed at that moment in time...and as the game rolled on,my thoughts turned to questions..
Why have I been so tense lately?..Why do I feel as though I am running,but never catching up?
Why do I feel as though I am loosing my simple,happy moments with my kids?....I'm always thinking.."There just isn't enough time in the day"...but do I really want more time...why cant I manage the hours I have now without having to-do's running around in my head?...Trust me,..I know what your thinking,..moments like these come and go..I too,know this to be true..I suppose witnessing that sweet taste of happiness made me just not want to miss anymore moments.
Thanks for letting me vent friends..Sometimes you just need to get it out,and wait for the storm to pass...because it always does.
Comments
Here's what I believe, that not every moment will be magical, you won't be present for each one. And that is okay...as long as you are aware of it, are talking about it, as you have beautifully done here, then the moments, the presence will come back.
Deep breaths help too!
You sound like a caring and giving mom. You'll find the energy to "play" again, when you have the energy! So go have some fun alone today if you can!
Big hug, Riki
Your art is some of the loveliest stuff I've ever seen.
I love the photos you shared...and I wish that there were advice I could give...as I am reflecting back on my own years missed with my three. My second son arrives back home permanently in less than a week after more than four years in the Army...I fear that I don't know how as he was and will need to rediscover our relationship again.
I think the best way for me to sum this up is "life's about changes" and although we wish we could stay in the moments when our children were young...it doesn't work that way. We will always find something we shoulda, oughta or coulda done so to speak...I know this doesn't help...but cherish the moments without making mischief about the future.
HUGS!
You are very welcome for your deserving Award dear friend. You really are the Queen Of Mixed Media, I love all of your work!!
((Hugs))
Brenda
Just catching up on your blog and really felt that this post hit home with me too. I feel the same way so many times!! I am constantly in a rush, thinking about what I need to do next. I was just telling my husband yesterday about how I just need a few more hours in each day! It's moments like these (watching the little girl play restaurant) that remind us to stop and enjoy the moment. Thanks for the reminder.
Hugs to you!!!