I missed Five Minute Friday last week so I am pretty excited that this morning I am up to a quiet house, both boys are still sleeping, and I get to participate! I should probably hurry and start before someone wakes up and I don't have the time.
It's that time again - FRIDAY!!
So just in case you don't remember here are the rules:
1. Write for five minutes flat
2. Link back up with www.thegypsymama.com
3. Encourage the five minuter who posted before you!
Ready, Set, START:
Backwards - well it brings lots of things to mind. Like this week, my son who has been putting his shorts on backwards every single day! It makes me giggle but it always reminds me that maybe I have been a little backwards as a mom. I have enjoyed doing everything for him, that he is almost 5 1/2 and can't really get dressed on his own. Yes, that is backwards. BUT we have plans, BIG BIG plans to work on that this summer while we are home together until August 6! YAY!
Backwards also makes me think of how I grew up - no I didn't grow up backwards - but instead of listening to everyone and instead of doing it how someone might have told me - I did it MY way and well sometimes, okay, alright, most of the time my way was a little backwards. Did I get to the end result - YES - could it have been easier if I wouldn't have gone "backwards" so to speak, YES!
I have decided that most of life is about twists and turns and you know what sometimes those twists and turns take us backwards! That isn't a bad thing at all - actually it might be pretty good for all of us. Especially those of feeling a little overwhelmed - it brings to light things we might have forgotten about. Just yesterday I was going backwards to when I turned 21... oh my I was so excited - tomorrow I turn 30, I can't say I am that excited. However going backwards, remembering 21, reminded me there will be something good in 30 and I won't be always feel this overwhelmed with it!
STOP
GUESS WHAT! No one woke up while I was typing. Now on to enjoy my coffee on my porch!
It's that time again - FRIDAY!!
So just in case you don't remember here are the rules:
1. Write for five minutes flat
2. Link back up with www.thegypsymama.com
3. Encourage the five minuter who posted before you!
Ready, Set, START:
Backwards - well it brings lots of things to mind. Like this week, my son who has been putting his shorts on backwards every single day! It makes me giggle but it always reminds me that maybe I have been a little backwards as a mom. I have enjoyed doing everything for him, that he is almost 5 1/2 and can't really get dressed on his own. Yes, that is backwards. BUT we have plans, BIG BIG plans to work on that this summer while we are home together until August 6! YAY!
Backwards also makes me think of how I grew up - no I didn't grow up backwards - but instead of listening to everyone and instead of doing it how someone might have told me - I did it MY way and well sometimes, okay, alright, most of the time my way was a little backwards. Did I get to the end result - YES - could it have been easier if I wouldn't have gone "backwards" so to speak, YES!
I have decided that most of life is about twists and turns and you know what sometimes those twists and turns take us backwards! That isn't a bad thing at all - actually it might be pretty good for all of us. Especially those of feeling a little overwhelmed - it brings to light things we might have forgotten about. Just yesterday I was going backwards to when I turned 21... oh my I was so excited - tomorrow I turn 30, I can't say I am that excited. However going backwards, remembering 21, reminded me there will be something good in 30 and I won't be always feel this overwhelmed with it!
STOP
GUESS WHAT! No one woke up while I was typing. Now on to enjoy my coffee on my porch!
3 comments:
I just read your sweet comment on my blog and had to stop over. I am so glad I did because I think I found a kindred spirit! I am also a (former) teacher with three kids - all boys here. I love to bake and drink coffee on the porch. You have a new follower! :)
Oh my two little boys have something on backwards nearly everyday.
Good to know we aren't the only ones.
Tee
I just wanted to stop by and thank you for your super-sweet comment on Chelsea's life story. It really means a lot to me that you took the time to read and comment on our story!
Your boys are adorable!!
{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Robin (aka: Alabama Slacker Mama)
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