There is no one here. It’s suddenly quiet.
I can hear myself think. Breathe.
The view from my makeshift desk at the dining room table elicits feelings of sanity and calm.
My porch garden asks me to come and sit quietly; to take some time for contemplation.
The chicken stock simmers and the handcrafted sausages from Farmers Market are cooking all by themselves in the crock pot.
I wanted to go and spend this summer afternoon with my family. I know they are swimming and laughing and exploring.
Sometimes it’s hard to stay behind because I know the moments, with little ones, are so precious and fleeting.
But sometimes Staying Behind is just what I need. These moments are precious and fleeting too, and my appreciation for the chaos, the antics, the absolute madness of a house of boys and visitors from out-of-town are much more appreciated from my quiet little spot.
Today I’m so glad I Stayed Behind.
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I get it. Sometimes I feel like I am missing out if I stay behind and let D’s Daddy take him to the park or out. But I need that time, and I am a better, more centered mommy when he returns. :-)
yes, sometimes it is necessary to stay behing. i think it’s actually better than leaving alone :-) that quiet time can be so precious, very needed and well-deserved.
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Oh yes, that place of being left behind is sacred, and much needed. I can sense the calm from the empty spaces.
i feel this push and pull often.
my husband usually takes the kids on an adventure either saturday or sunday so i can get a little “alone time” in the house. there have been many days i have almost joined them or wished i could join them because our time to relax as a family is rather limited these days (we’re working on that!!) and they always have so much fun while they are out.
but you are right…it is good…so very good…to sometimes stay behind.
thank you for this beautiful reminder!!!
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