So what started as a great morning ended that way!
Let me explain...I had the opportunity to get together with a friend I don't get to see often. We went shopping and out for 'coffee'. My stomach wasn't feeling so great on the way home, but I rested up all night and awoke bright and early...I won't say when to avoid being laughed at...but yes, early it was! I love waking up before my family to mentally prep for my day. I was running on my treadmill and began pushing my way through a tough 'wall'. There has been so much stuff happening lately around here, I just assumed stress was dragging me down. Then it hit me...I was sick. Really sick. Too sick to move sick. No one is awake. I climb up my stairs so dizzy and super ill. I managed to find the shower as I had just run 2 miles and I was too sweaty to sit or sleep in my bed.
I finally lie down, and my kids are up! Daddy saves the day. From getting breakfast ready, preparing the kids for the day and making schedule changes to his own day and his 11 meetings. The kids need book forms signed, a costume on for the party and lunches made. You'd think the kids would be thrilled to have daddy help them...something special for them as he is usually at work when they awake. But no!!! A lil' boy needs his mother's prayer before school, a lil' girl needs her hair in ponytails and a littler girl needs her momma's full and undivided attention.
It did make me think though while I lay in bed...though I feel like there is so much mundane and repetition in my day, my family needs me. Not to say Kris can't do these small tasks, but I realized the value of my job and how I am able to bless my family. It also made me think about the attitude and willingness I do each task with as I think it may going unnoticed but it really doesn't.
Hearing my kids cry for their mommy melted my heart. Their father is so good with them and a great help in my time of need.
Again today, I was reminded of the beauty of my job (with a nagging reminder not to eat dessert too late in the evening)!
I truly feel blessed!
6 comments:
Sad to hear that you were sick, but blessings to that husband of yours for saving the day.
Motherhood is a job that seems so underappreciated, but impacts the world in ways that only some people understand.
They say you want to change the world? Become a parent.
Aww, those cries for mommy really melt your heart, even when you are so sick. Heres hoping you get better soon!
so sweet and good to feel needed, like you say! :)
Hope you are feeling better! Yay, for great dads!!! But yes, nothing like their mommy. :)
Oh, I completely understand. I know, me personally, I didn't realize just how much my children/family need me.. how I'm an important factor till I left for a weekend. I knew Hubby would take care of these sweet children, but a big piece was missing. It's a blessing to be such a big part of such precious lives.
Hope you're feeling better!
It's a good feeling, isn't it? Sorry hanging out with me got you sick... glad it passed though!
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