Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Silence Please!
This year I have learned to enjoy and look forward to the silent moments in our home. This is a big deal for me! When AAP, our oldest, was born I hated to be at home alone. I loved being with our sweet baby, but to be in the quiet house just about put me over the edge. I hated the silence, I was scared to be alone, and I longed for interaction. Looking back I think it was more that I was scared of my own thoughts...of having to be quiet enough to learn who I really was. Now I long for the mornings when I have the house to myself, well almost to myself...AAP is in school and AKP goes to preschool three mornings a week, so all I have is bubby. I usually get a two hour period while he is napping to have the house to myself. Before this year I would fill this time with errands, shopping, or coffee with my friends. Not now! Instead I look for every reason to be at home during this time. I like to be in the house by myself. This probably comes with the busy life of raising three kids. I found myself this morning reflecting on how far I have come in six years as far as using this time for myself and I felt good about my progress. How refreshing quiet time can be! I hope you find some time for just you today!
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Great insight! I understand where you are coming from. Everyone needs time to be alone to spend time with just ourselves and God. I would also add that I admire your opportunity to spend alot of quality time with the kids. They will not be in the home forever, in fact most of there life will be lived outside of our home. Cherish the time you do have with them because it will not last forever. You will always have the opportunity to be alone for the rest of your life. It certainly can be tough to balance and I admire your ability to do so! I love you.
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