30 Minutes. Such a short amount of time, really. Some would say one could accomplish a lot in that amount of time, others may say nah--need more time to really get something done. Today, I record what can be accomplished in that short period of time from our house--both the good and the bad, the meaningful and the well, not-so-meaningful. From an 18 month olds' perspective: fill the bathtub with water and pour all the lotion containers and towel
s in that are within a hands reach; completely empty a cat's litter box with a sand shovel; pull all books out from a bookshelf and be enthralled with words on a paper from "Forever My Love;" climb into a wading pool fully clothed and not care a bit; or empty the bottom shelves/doors of the refrigerator, which includes dropping a glass jar of pizza sauce on the floor. You know now that I write this--these events occur in much less time than 30 minutes--more like 5. 
From the 4 year old: pull out every toy, stuffed animal, ball, etc. that exists in his room and "cover" the floor to make an "ocean;" read 3 Disney storybooks from the library; knock sister over and be naughty to her at least 5 times; learn a lesson in obedience by having his Big Wheel "stolen;" learn the basics of golf and football from daddy; teach his stuffed kitty, "Friendly" how to have "quiet time." From the Mommy: shower, dressed, hair dry w/out make-up; a cup of coffee; respond to 4 emails; a jog around the block; almost finish unloading groceries; fix a balanced meal for the family (in 30 minutes?? Barely); a chance to talk to daddy (with kids locked upstairs by a gate); a quiet rock with sick child in rocking chair; a chance to READ Disney storybooks and pray with son before bed; teach a child the importance of Obedience; whisper the ones you love "
I Love You." From the Daddy: well, he'd have to answer that one. All in all, when it seems like time passes so quickly sometimes and we don't accomplish what we want to in the time we thought we could, that time really is spent doing something worthwhile. A toddler exploring her world, testing the waters.....A preschooler discovering his imagination.....A mom attempting to keep the house in order, yet love and care for her husband and kids.........A dad, well I would guess would be attempting to lead his family and love those he cares for most.
s in that are within a hands reach; completely empty a cat's litter box with a sand shovel; pull all books out from a bookshelf and be enthralled with words on a paper from "Forever My Love;" climb into a wading pool fully clothed and not care a bit; or empty the bottom shelves/doors of the refrigerator, which includes dropping a glass jar of pizza sauce on the floor. You know now that I write this--these events occur in much less time than 30 minutes--more like 5. 
From the 4 year old: pull out every toy, stuffed animal, ball, etc. that exists in his room and "cover" the floor to make an "ocean;" read 3 Disney storybooks from the library; knock sister over and be naughty to her at least 5 times; learn a lesson in obedience by having his Big Wheel "stolen;" learn the basics of golf and football from daddy; teach his stuffed kitty, "Friendly" how to have "quiet time." From the Mommy: shower, dressed, hair dry w/out make-up; a cup of coffee; respond to 4 emails; a jog around the block; almost finish unloading groceries; fix a balanced meal for the family (in 30 minutes?? Barely); a chance to talk to daddy (with kids locked upstairs by a gate); a quiet rock with sick child in rocking chair; a chance to READ Disney storybooks and pray with son before bed; teach a child the importance of Obedience; whisper the ones you love "
I Love You." From the Daddy: well, he'd have to answer that one. All in all, when it seems like time passes so quickly sometimes and we don't accomplish what we want to in the time we thought we could, that time really is spent doing something worthwhile. A toddler exploring her world, testing the waters.....A preschooler discovering his imagination.....A mom attempting to keep the house in order, yet love and care for her husband and kids.........A dad, well I would guess would be attempting to lead his family and love those he cares for most.
2 comments:
Kids can do the funniest things. At least, when you look back at them they are funny, right!?!? When I was little my brother and I smeared vaseline on our cribs an them proceeded to pour baby powder on top....These antics your little one pull are priceless!
You are doing a great job with them, Amy!
Sus
Amy, All that didn't happen in just one day did it? Sheesh. Well, I have had days like that, but fortunately they are fewer and farther apart. :D Keep up the good work and the good perspective. (Broken glass and tomato sauce! yikes!)
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