I made a vow to my boys to work less hours this year. That is easier said than done…especially when you work from home. I find myself justifying the time that I spend at my desk more often than not…“Well, at least I am at home. If they need me I am only steps away. I need to do this to pay for their college tuition in the years to come. I won’t work this coming weekend. I’ll log off at 7:00.” You get the picture. It is a vicious cycle for those of us with a home office. It’s just easier to “be here.”
Today was just an ordinary Monday until my little guy said “Mommy, ‘mon” which translates into “Mommy come on.” I promptly responded, “Okay baby in just a minute” as I have so many times before. He then proceeded to grab my hand and spin my office chair around…away from my desk…“Mommy ‘mon!” It made me laugh but at the same time realize that he did not want to wait for me to finish what I was doing. It was more important that I ‘mon now! He needed to show me something. Granted it was just his desire for a “nak” translated as “snack” but nonetheless, he wanted my attention now not in a minute.
We got his “nak” and headed outside for a little fresh air. I grabbed my camera and the beautiful fruit basket that my dear friend, Shannon Kelley, sent to me as a thank you for hosting her and her family for supper while she was in town attending Dane Sanders workshop. Shannon, you certainly didn’t have to do that but we have truly enjoyed these pears today! Yum! Thank you ‘mam. Ayden hit a few golf balls and then surprisingly said “Mommy, take baby’s picture.” With his face still displaying evidence of his peanut butter and jelly sandwich I snapped this precious picture of him and I playing ”I see you.” It is these little moments on an otherwise ordinary Monday that stop me in my tracks and make me grateful for all that I have and I am not referring to anything of a monetary value. It is the love of family that sustains us all at our core.
Happy Monday y’all!!!
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Ain’t that the truth girl!! You brought tears to my eyes because I can relate, there have been so many times that my bebes have come and spun me around and told me to ‘mon when they wanted something and there have been many times I’ve tried to say “ina minute” It’s hard, you are right, to have your office at home and I, too, vowed to spend less time in here and more time being mommy this year, I mean seriously they grow up way to fast! <3
I love him so .. he is the cutest little thing and he makes me giggle. I can just hear him laughing : )
oh i can relate! precious post!! so sweet!
What a sweet picture of your baby….the joy in your heart when you speak of your boys is very evident. Thanks so much for sharing.
yay for more mommy baby time! So true though, I find myself doing the same thing! So glad you enjoyed the pears! Thank you ma’am for being awesome:)
You know I’ll say this……remember to take the time to do this often! I can vow for the fact that they grow up to fast. Enjoy all the little moments! Love you girl!!
awe Dawn..thanks for my daily perspective adjustment..lol..I have a little one too and yep find the time juggles difficult..sweet sweet photos ((hugs))
This is a great reminder. They grow up way too fast.
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