Friday, we went to go walk to drop off little bit with my sister. Before we left, I cleaned yogurt off the stroller, twice. Yep, twice! I didn't get mad. I didn't yell, I just scooped up the crying baby and let him know he was okay and we would get him changed, I empathized. I cleaned up the mess and looked at the clock, still somehow with a smile, and then I thought, Oh no, i don't have time to walk, which started to make me sad and frustrated. I immediately recognized this and choose to smile and go ahead and walk. I am sooooo glad we did! The kids and I sang songs, and the fresh air was amazing. The oldest decided he was going to stay with me, so we came home and cleaned the garage, like deep cleaned. It looks like a different room! It is amazing! The chaos is gone and it is a zen feeling room! Then we cleaned the car out, then we washed it, then we cleaned the house! Our house smelled so good and we were so tired but we were soooooo proud of ourselves for just doing it! What seemed overwhelming Friday morning, was such an accomplishment and I got to do it with my 4 year old! That makes me super happy! But that day was filled with the oldest melting down a few times and me having to really choose to be happy. We had a moment at the store where were were there for about 10 mins with him just sobbing into me. Thankfully we moved the last 5 mins out to the car so we could sit without everyone watching. It has taken a lot of time for me to get a thick skin not to care what others think, but it isn't that thick... I could have carried him out of the store kicking and screaming and may have dropped him, instead, I got down on his level, empathized, and was able to get the crying to stop long enough for us to get back to the car where it started again but this time in a "mom you are my safe space way" Had I handled it differently, I would have missed that key moment that he needed a connection from me with and boy am I glad I did not miss that. We sang all the way home and he told me I was the best mama ever! That was nice
Well Saturday, we had some road blocks, but we did not let that get us down! We chose to make the best of the weekend and we did! We made so many memories and had so much fun! I was able to ride through meltdowns to the other side, with grace, patience, and was the rock my babies needed. I was able to through negative thoughts away and keep away from those who bring negativity into our lives! I simply stated we were busy but thanks! it was much needed! Sunday after getting outside all morning we snuggled up in a dark cold room and watched movies and played games!
It was a perfect weekend with my littlest loves! My attitude helped theirs! It was amazing to see!
Even the littles loved the weekend. Zen Mama, Zen Kiddos!
Hope everyone has a zen week!
What is the latest perfect weekend you can remember?
~Jamie
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