Giving your all

It's so easy to forget what you love. Maybe it's the monotony of everyday life that slowly erodes who you are, what you love doing, the relationships with those you love the most. It's easier to argue with your husband than it is to make time to do something fun together. We've found it especially hard to adjust to the full time nature of being parents, but it anything can get in the way: work, church, computer games, or just the daily grind. What an awful phrase, the daily grind.

Does life really have to be like that? Why don't we make time for ourselves, for each other? Why is it easier to be annoyed at the inconvience of your kids wanting to play when your busy doing something "more important" than it is to just enjoy that they want to spend time with them. To be silly, and play, or to include them in what your doing. Surely there's a better way. Every minute is a minute we won't get back.

That sounds kinda dire, doesn't it? But that's really not how I mean it. I'm getting a bit excited! I'll be honest, I'm exhausted, I'm a bit sore, and 13 months on I'm STILL not getting enough sleep! Which definitely makes for a grumpy Laura. But even so, today is one day that I will never get back. I will never get back the three more hours I have to myself before Isaac gets back from the childminder. So, instead of spending it on computer games, or watching crap on telly (really, has daytime tv alwasy been this bad?!?) I could make the most of it. I could SLEEP! Or, I could get my uni books out and do some much needed study, get prepared for next year so I can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying my baby. Or, I could write this. I had forgotten how much I love this space to organise my thoughts, vent my latest frustration, or type excitedly about the latest thing occuping my brain. At least it gives my hubby a break from the assault on his ears caused by the latest nappy I'm trying out, or water use in Dubai, or whatever else happens to be occupying my brain.
I read a book ages ago written about the proverbs, or at least, I read the first chapter or so - I am a bit of a book slut and find it difficult to finish one before I get excited about the next one. Anyway, I'll always remember it talking about living life completely to the full. Giving everything 10 out of 10. It spoke of how many people misunderstand that as taking on lots and lots and lots of different things; but really it's about choosing to do what you can give a lot to and get a lot from; choosing what's really important and giving that 100%. I obviously didn't take this advice when it comes to my reading patterns. But the importance of making sure you take the proper time to look after yourself, your relationships, and being wise in your choice of commitments really struck a chord with me.

How can you not enjoy that cheeky face??? So, here's to today, and to taking the time to enjoy it. ;)