I wrote a rather ranty, grumpy post earlier. Then this afternoon on Twitter, I saw Mum Turned Mom’s linky about Happiness. It was just what I needed to pull myself out of this funk. I had spent all week feeling underappreciated and overworked. But really, things are not so bad.
Yes, my son has wanted my full attention and it has made things like cooking dinner and tidying quite difficult. Yes, my daughter had had a few tantrums and called me ‘evil’ (I had told her to wash her hands after school). Yes, Husband has had to work late a couple of times and hadn’t been that helpful at the weekend. But, my son has been extra sweet and wanting lots of cuddles. One day he won’t want to cuddle his mummy loads. My daughter has had her sweet moments and told me that I am the ‘best mummy in the world’. Husband has made us dinner most nights and has taken today off to spend as a family.
My life is happy. My children are happy. My marriage has mostly been happy–though there was that one time where Husband had an affair in my dream. Nothing is perfect. Nothing is easy. I don’t have much time on my own. But one day I will have too much time. One day my children will have their own lives and I will look back and miss these precious days.
Yes, my son has wanted my full attention and it has made things like cooking dinner and tidying quite difficult. Yes, my daughter had had a few tantrums and called me ‘evil’ (I had told her to wash her hands after school). Yes, Husband has had to work late a couple of times and hadn’t been that helpful at the weekend. But, my son has been extra sweet and wanting lots of cuddles. One day he won’t want to cuddle his mummy loads. My daughter has had her sweet moments and told me that I am the ‘best mummy in the world’. Husband has made us dinner most nights and has taken today off to spend as a family.
My life is happy. My children are happy. My marriage has mostly been happy–though there was that one time where Husband had an affair in my dream. Nothing is perfect. Nothing is easy. I don’t have much time on my own. But one day I will have too much time. One day my children will have their own lives and I will look back and miss these precious days.
It’s so easy to get swamped by the tough stuff and forget to look for the happy moments – I know I am very guilty of that some days, and I find that writing down some of my reasons to be happy, things I am grateful for, really makes a difference and shifts my focus. I cannot tell you how pleased I am that #ThePrompt cheered you up today. Thanks so much for linking up and reminding us to take a moment to appreciate xx
I feel silly thinking I wasted a few days thinking how tough my life is, when actually my life is pretty great. I really appreciated #theprompt today! xx
You’re so right. I think, before we know it, the kids will have grown and we’ll be sad to have empty houses and too much time – though a little balance would be nice! I remind myself of this when I have bad days, too x
Yes, balance would be nice. But in absence of that, it’s best to enjoy all the loveliness and craziness of children. x
That is true. J is just over 2, and I already miss him being a tiny baby and wish I had spent even more time with him then. We will always look back as Mums and wish we had more time, more memories of times gone by with our little ones. #ThePrompt
Definitely spend too much time being tired and thinking that things will be easier when they’re older. Need to enjoy the now.
Yes it’s true that sometimes we forget that we should be treasuring every moment before they grow up and leave us. #ThePrompt
Yes, so many people say how quickly it all goes and then your children are all grown up.
Hasn’t it just been the most miserable start to the year, but yes, we all have so much to be happy and thankful for. Lovely post.
Yes, I’m sure all the rain doesn’t help my state of mind. But I have so much love, it seems silly to be down.
I agree completely my kids are 19 and 13 and in the foreseeable future is a time when they won’t need me anymore, treasure every moment while you can #ThePrompt
Yes, childhood goes so quickly for parents.
Great post! It’s hard to drag our thoughts out of the doom & gloom sometimes isn’t it? Make the most of each moment I say!!
I know, I can’t believe I let myself get so down last week. Such a waste of energy.