Four o’clock on a Sunday afternoon. I’ve spent the day keeping my toddler occupied so that my husband can concentrate on an important piece of work. The hours have passed with a swimming lesson, a crafting activity, a film, jumping in muddy puddles and visiting a friend.
I am exhausted, ready to drop. Two weekend evenings socialising, followed by two weekend mornings of 6am starts with an active two year old have left me drained. I survey the mess in my house and grit my teeth ready for the next flurry of activity; cooking tea while juggling demands from a fractious tot. I know that – once I’ve managed bathtime, bedtime, ironing, washing the dishes and sorting the laundry – I have at least three hours of writing work to do.
I blink, all at once overcome with the burden of Getting Stuff Done.
And then, as I wander into the living room, I am confronted by this sight:
Frog making the most of her daddy’s ten minute work break to climb on his tummy and read him a story.
These two people are my world, my wealth.
I am rich.
This resonates so much with my right now that I can’t begin to explain. Thank you.
Ah you’re welcome. As long as we keep sight of the important things, everything else will fall into place. That’s what I’m telling myself anyway!
Thanks for reminding me of what’s important, lovely picture too, you capture that moment of calm and absorption so well.
It was fleeting but treasured!
This is so true for most (if not all) parents. Keeping it in perspective – just the reminder we all need. x
So easy to forget isn’t it? x
This is what I remember when I get stressed too. We have so much. .