One of my friends on FB shared this post and it really resonated with me!
I agree that busy is a sickness and I did wear it as a badge of honor not too long ago.
We enjoy being on the go but also enjoy slowing down and hanging at home to relax.
I do like the idea of thinking of our life as full instead of busy, because it is…. but there’s also some things I’m doing that aren’t necessary at the moment.
I don’t have or need to try to do everything all the time.
Friday was emotionally rough and I made a decision to relax and enjoy the weekend…and said I would deal with all the crap on Monday.
Last night I set aside the expectations I’ve put on myself recently. Trying to make ideas work and getting bent out of shape because they aren’t working was making me all kinds of cray-cray.
The answer isn’t no – it’s not right now and I’m learning how to accept that.
Letting go of what I can’t control is freeing.
Sharing thirteen moments from last week that made me happy…
Reading to the kids before bed.
Watching How To Train Your Dragon.
Scheduling our last occupational therapy appointment.
Signing the kids up for Minecraft.
Watching The Good Wife on Hulu.
Big Hero 6 and lunch with the kids over the weekend.
Running around town shopping and eating alone.
If you would like to join me in the What’s Your Story writing prompt, leave a link to your post in the comments.
Hope you have a great week!
I often say that “busy” is overrated 🙂 Love the article you linked too, thanks for sharing.
We try to avoid busy in our home, it isn’t always easy, but as a family of homebodies with introvert tendencies, it is imperative for our well being.
I happy to hear you slowed down for the weekend, it looks like you were able to enjoy some wonderful moments. Hope you are having a lovely week.
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I’m having a great week! Thanks 🙂
I try not to say I’m busy since everyone says that too much. I think we can choose how busy we are to a certain extent. Lovely photos of your kids!
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Thank you and I agree that we can choose how busy we are.
My problem is taking on too much and not saying no.
I like how laid back we’ve been for the most part this very long winter.
Oh, you and I are so alike as I tend to have the inability to say no! I hit the wall late last week and had to prune a few things I’d taken on — so freeing! There is a difference between busy and having a full life to be sure! And sometimes life is just busy, that’s all there is to it. 🙂 I like the way you spent your weekend (two of our favorite movies! Big Hero 6 is really, really good, isn’t it?). Keeping you and your kiddos in my prayers,
Lisa 😉
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I am enjoying the slowing down. I try to be purposeful in all that I do, but sometimes I get suckered in. I am hoping that I will remain focus and diligent with my time. Thank you for choosing such great prompts 🙂
Have a great weekend!
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It’s easy to get sucked in. We start by adding one small extra thing and I think it kinda takes over from there.
So glad you’re enjoying the writing prompts!