I love this time of year! I even love the crazy fun that Halloween creates. But what I don't love, is the unnecessary busyness that takes away from focusing on what really matters.I found that I really had to hunker down this month before POOF, all my time was spent doing fun things, but of lesser importance.
I was Guilty.
I realized this early October and came to a screeching halt. I re-evaluated the rest of the month and then started dumping out everything extra that I could. And it felt really good.
It is my job to make magic for these boys, Justin included:), and that comes first.
We stayed in our jammies for most of the day and ate ghost pancakes. A few nights, after the boys got out of the bath tub, I lit the candles and we read Halloween stories by candlelight. Pumpkin shaped sandwiches were eaten and hot apple cider sipped.
There is nothing better than ghost stories told by a 4 year old and games spread out all over the living room floor. Time was there to actually enjoy a meal together and visit about what we did that day. My stress was disappearing and I found myself noticing the giggling more.
We carved pumpkins and spent nights "in". The bat cave was glowing at full force and soft music played in the background.
I've learned a big lesson. Slow down. Get rid of anything extra that pulls you down. And I'm grateful to learn this before Christmas.
3 comments:
I wholeheartedly (tearfully) agree. You're SO wise. It's no wonder you're my hero!
Oh my gosh the costume story is hilarious! I can just see it! There's always some adventure, huh!? That's what makes life so fun. You are such a great story teller. I felt like I was right there in the classroom with you. HAHA!
Dying laughing about the costume! AND I'm so proud of myself cuz I made ghost pancakes too on Halloween and now I see this and it gives me hope that I'll be a fun mom like you! You're My hero! Xoxo
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