Well, life has been a little crazy around my way, how about you? The fam and I just returned from a week-long trip to New York City (by way of Springfield Gardens in Queens) and it amazes me how enlightened I become when I am away from it all. It's as though all of the hustle and bustle of my life can be so blaringly overpowering of my own voice. In the midst of the city noise, which I liken to the noise around me, I found when I look up I can appreciate being in the moment as well as finding a space for just me.
We were in the Village walking around with the kids when I found myself overwhelmed by the noise of the cars, people chatting on their cell phones, but when I glanced up at the Empire State building it occurred to me (again) that taking time to "do me" is just what will make this life rewarding. Kids will need me, the man will want me (ooh lala) and the phones will ring...but if I don't take a moment out every day to rise above the crowd and just look up, I'll be swallowed whole by the constant busyness of my life. At 29 1/2 years old I'm prepared to find calm, to find quiet, to find all that makes this life precious. I'm so ready.
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I believe that the number one rule of parenting is to take care of yourself. The obvious example is drummed into our heads every time we fly and they show us those little oxygen masks. They always say at that point, "If you are traveling with young children, or someone who needs assistance, place your own mask on first!" That's because if you are out cold in the aisle, you are just in the way, and are not really helping anyone at that point. Glad you're on to this!
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