Remember back in lockdown when we stayed in our houses, escaping only to the garden, if you had one? In the midst of it, all I wanted was out. To go to the grocery store, the coffee shop, the park. Wanted freedom. Security. Fearlessness. Normality. And then we had it. Lives slowly returned to as they once were, full of after-school clubs, shopping, traveling, parties, and all the other activities that keep us running around like hamsters on a wheel.
So true Lauren - the boys (our refugee friends) teach me to be happy in the moment - enjoying just a smile or conversation - amazed continually that they can do this when they have so much unknown & fear surrounding their lives -
Blessings on your quieter Christmas - think you’re giving your boys one of the best ever gift you can give actually - your attention & love of the little things Life is made up of - children just need you xx 😘
Lovely read Lauren! I’m going to try to pay more attention to every day details more. I feel the same with wanting to fill our lives with activities ,but also needing to make room for days of doing nothing!
I feel this in my soul! One of my favorite quotes: "In a heart full of gratitude, there is no room for discontentment"
Another quote from dad about parenting... "Just love 'em, you won't do everything right... but just love them" ❤️
You're doing an amazing job! Those precious boys are so lucky to have you as their mom! Love you so much!
So true Lauren - the boys (our refugee friends) teach me to be happy in the moment - enjoying just a smile or conversation - amazed continually that they can do this when they have so much unknown & fear surrounding their lives -
Blessings on your quieter Christmas - think you’re giving your boys one of the best ever gift you can give actually - your attention & love of the little things Life is made up of - children just need you xx 😘
Lovely read Lauren! I’m going to try to pay more attention to every day details more. I feel the same with wanting to fill our lives with activities ,but also needing to make room for days of doing nothing!