I don't know what my kids would do without a pause button. We rarely have time to watch a whole move at one time, so we take full advantage of "pause"!
Well, as a mom, I reserve the right, TO PAUSE!!!
Well, as a mom, I reserve the right, TO PAUSE!!!
Sometimes life can get moving so fast that I start to feel like I'm stumbling...this is when I PAUSE!
My kids have all grown to understand that a PAUSE is just that, a mini break, for mom! We still may do fun activities, but everything is spontaneous and pressure free. I usually leave the camera behind. It is interesting to me, how when I am in PLAY mode, I can hardly stand to miss a camera moment. But during times that I need to PAUSE, I have NO problem allowing life to happen, uncaptured. I can't say that they are completely uncaptured...the memories of feeding ducks, having picnics, painting, and putting together puzzles, are still forever with us.
About a week ago, my oldest asked me, "Mom, what are we doing today?" I replied, " I'm not sure, I'm taking a PAUSE. She knew exactly what I was talking about, so she put together a week of activities. I would hear her tell the kids, "This is our week, Mom, is on PAUSE!" =) Luke did ask me today if I thought I would be unpaused soon....I felt so good, that they love when I plan the week. So I told him I thought I was ready to roll. "Well, you can take another week, if you need, we had a great week!" =)
The moral of this whole PAUSE post, is that it is okay for us to take a PAUSE. We can still be just as involved and interested in the lives of our children...but everyone needs to step back. It's okay!
My kids have all grown to understand that a PAUSE is just that, a mini break, for mom! We still may do fun activities, but everything is spontaneous and pressure free. I usually leave the camera behind. It is interesting to me, how when I am in PLAY mode, I can hardly stand to miss a camera moment. But during times that I need to PAUSE, I have NO problem allowing life to happen, uncaptured. I can't say that they are completely uncaptured...the memories of feeding ducks, having picnics, painting, and putting together puzzles, are still forever with us.
About a week ago, my oldest asked me, "Mom, what are we doing today?" I replied, " I'm not sure, I'm taking a PAUSE. She knew exactly what I was talking about, so she put together a week of activities. I would hear her tell the kids, "This is our week, Mom, is on PAUSE!" =) Luke did ask me today if I thought I would be unpaused soon....I felt so good, that they love when I plan the week. So I told him I thought I was ready to roll. "Well, you can take another week, if you need, we had a great week!" =)
The moral of this whole PAUSE post, is that it is okay for us to take a PAUSE. We can still be just as involved and interested in the lives of our children...but everyone needs to step back. It's okay!
7 comments:
This is such a good post because it's so true! We do all need a pause. I feel that sometimes blogs can add one more layer to the "play" mode even though they aren't necessarily done for anyone but ourselves (and I do love blogging). I've missed you but I'm so glad you had a great week!
I agree! And isn't it fun to see kids take the lead when mom needs a break?
I'm proud of you for pausing! I think that's the sign of a wise mom :)
Also glad you're back, 'cause I was getting worried about you! Hope to talk soon.
I love your pause button idea!!!!! Such a wonderful life lesson for kiddos!! They will learn and experience that mama needs self care and TLC and rest too... Then someday when they parent they will feel comfortable calling pause when needed. :) :)
That is so awesome that the kids jumped in!
They know what a super Mom that you are every moment of every day and gave you a well deserved pause!!
Hugs and enjoy it!!
Kerri
I AGREE 100%.
You are awesome! I love this!
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