This is Teague helping me sweep the floor. The fact is he's the one that makes most of the mess around here these days! I can hardly keep up with the Cheerios, dried peas and carrots and other food and toys he leaves behind throughout the day. Yesterday it was the toilet paper streaming across the hallway, living room and entry way as though we had some mini party going on and needed streamers for the occasion. Sometimes it feels like fun for me. Other times I feel like I am fighting a losing battle trying to keep up.In the end, I pause ad breathe and take it in. Because I have learned life's lesson that this season of his life and mine will be a distant memory before long. So I snap a few pictures and try to take it in. And remind myself that a clean house isn't what I really want in life. I want happy, well-rounded kids that know there's no place like home!
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Well said, Jody. Hold onto that thought... and thanks for reminding ME to enjoy this present moment. God bless.
Absolutely. Your kids will appreciate you being "present" rather than being too busy cleaning. And I must say, Teague is a pretty darn cute "helper." :)
I tell everyone that comes to our house not not to mind the mess because I'm too busy cuddling with my girl to worry about cleaning.
You are so right! Do you remember how it was a child yourself? I remember that I loved the homes where the peopled 'lived' rather thand 'cleaned'. I am sure it will be the same for the children in your life. :-)
The photo's of Teague are very cute!
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