So I came across a blog (through pinterest looking for who knows what) and it's about "Living Your Best Family Life" and I don't think I am. The questions the blogger asked are: Do you wish you had more time? What would you use it for? Would it make you a better parent or your family life more peaceful and cohesive? Are you living your BEST life together as a family? So, here we go, let me answer:
1. Yes, OF COURSE I wish I had more time! Doesn't everyone?! Seriously, name one person in this world who wishes they didn't have more time!
2. I would use it for SO MANY THINGS - play with Leyla and Hannah and kiss them and hug them and tell them how much I love them and show them how much I love them. Then there are the other things, that don't mean as much as those first things - getting TY notes done, cleaning my house, getting rid of all the clutter that drags me down, NOT doing laundry since I already spend most of my weekend doing that!
3. Yes, I think it would make me a better parents and my family life more peaceful and cohesive because if I could just get out of the rut of clutter and things to do then I could focus more on the girls and I wouldn't feel so crazy and out of control and overwhelmed as I do right this moment.
4. No, we are NOT living our best life together as a family, but honestly, it's not all within our control. It's not our control that we are a household of four generations, which makes things VERY difficult. I love our house and I love the relationships that the girls are building with their grandparents and great grandmother, but it's not always roses.
So, despite the fact that the questions make me feel even more overwhelmed, the blog itself does not, in fact it makes me feel more human and like I'm not alone (http://childhood101.com/2012/10/are-you-living-your-best-family-life/). Christie says "I want to do one thing at a time and be present in that moment." and boy do I agree. I want the time to slow down and not look over and see that my babies are now a toddler and a preschooler...I want those baby moments back (and NO I'm not having more - I'm SO unbelievably happy with my 2 beautiful girls who keep me on my toes ALL THE TIME). But, instead I need to stop looking back analyzing what I could have done or should have done differently and just stand and look forward, get rid of all that holds me back from being the best mother I can be. Sure, each day I do the best I can, but that still doesn't mean that I'm living the best family life. There is always room for improvement and I'm ready to improve. I'm not going to wait for New Years to try to become a better Mom and a better Wife and a better Daughter...I'm going to start right now...I'm just not sure right now how to start...
