As I was cleaning up the house recently, I was wondering if
the cleanliness of my house would ever be the same again.
Aiden is in to everything and can make a mess in 2.5 seconds
flat. I'm ashamed to say, I was stressing it a little thinking
about how I was going to work full time, keep my house clean,
laundry caught up, all the pets fed and cleaned, the vehicles
cleaned, try to keep my scrapbooking caught up, teach a SS class
AND be a good Mom. Wheee....as I as about to say "I can't do
this", I noticed that some little hands had put some cheerios
in my candle on the living room end table. This may sound silly
but when I saw that I immediately was reproved. This little life
is far more important than a clean house or clean car. I stopped
what I was dusting and swooped Aiden up and just hugged him and
kissed him for as long as he would allow me to. I then of course
grabbed the camera and took this picture of the Cheerios in the
Candle. When I look at this picture it is a reminder to me to
slow down and appreciate the little moments that we often overlook
in our eagerness to get things accomplished.
I couldn't agree more. I have taken tons of pictures and there are times when I feel like I will never get them all in albums and think I should slow down but a friend told me to keep taking them - - there will be time to scrapbook them later. With four children and three in sports, we are on the go alot.
ReplyDeleteI have been realizing this more so recently, especially when I start thinking about the near future. Sharree graduates next year and Kerri a few years later. :( I am enjoying reading your blogs and keeping up with you all. Love you all.
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Hi Melody & Rob. Don't know if you remember us but Rod Brown and Rob lived together in a house here in Hobe Sound for awhile. I remember meeting you when I was here visiting Rod before you guys got married. I stumbled on your blog through Marea's. It's so nice to see what people are up to. We have a blog as well. Feel free to check it out. Good to see your family!
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