If You Give a Mom a Moment: Present

Sunday, February 6

Present

I tend to live my life in a bit of a fog. Not really focused, not really here, not really present. I know this because I have seen more revelatory glimpses and more moments of clarity since Kaitlyn was born than I have ever seen before. I don't know whether it is my age or Kaitlyn that has brought on this change, but I welcome it. Life is so much more colorful. I'm not just living to survive until the next day, or to just "make it through." I have done that for many years. I'm ready to move on. I'm ready to make changes. Life is worth savoring.

I'm going to go crawl on the floor with Kaitlyn right now so I can see things from her perspective. What are you going to do today to savor life?

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15 people wanted to leave a comment:

Kristina P. said...: Does taking a nap count?; February 6, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Missy said...: I would be so afraid to see my house from level... Can you say Dust Bunnies?; February 6, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Barbaloot said...: I plan on enjoying my breaking my fast:); February 6, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Anne-Marie said...: I'm with you Erin. 2011 is my year to be better too. I am cuddling a sick child with a fever today. And I love to just stare at every millimeter of Jonah.; February 6, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Kimberly Vanderhorst said...: Oh I love this. I think I'll copy you and just get down at Claira's level. Brilliant.; February 6, 2011 at 8:25 PM
LisAway said...: That is kind of how I'm feeling about this year. Ready to be awesome and experience everything (nothing fancy, just the life I have and love).

And also: You have an iPad? How do you love it?; February 7, 2011 at 4:17 AM
The Yoder's Five said...: It's so hard to let loose sometimes, especially when you have nagging worries in the back of your mind. I'm hoping this year I'll take the time to actually enjoy my crazy life!; February 7, 2011 at 12:11 PM
mCat said...: What a great idea. I love the times where I have Sissy's full attention and she has mine. Best moments; February 7, 2011 at 12:43 PM
lesa said...: I'm going to play with my granddaughter.

Great thoughts today!; February 7, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Cranberryfries said...: I love it! I certainly go in cycles with this. Some days I just make it through while others I'm enjoying the rollercoaster with my hands in the air!; February 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM
Emmy said...: I think I will go make a cake with my kids.; February 7, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Grumpy Grateful Mom said...: Love this--definitely need to savor life more--I am often a little foggy:); February 7, 2011 at 7:50 PM
Melanie Jacobson said...: My littlest one is sick so instead being frustrated, I just sat and held her as much as she wanted today. It felt good.; February 7, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Jessica G. said...: I taught my 2-year-old how to play Hungry Hungry Hippos. Because the other kids were at school and I was bored. I think I've turned her into a fanatic. She wanted to take the game to bed with her tonight.; February 8, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Mary said...: I've been playing my own version of tag with the boys every night. Lots of giggles ensue & result in very tired boys. It's a win-win!; February 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM

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