A rant, a reflection, and a resolution
Rant: People, please stop saying how busy you are with this beleaguered air that somehow implies the universe is conspiring against you. You are as busy as you let yourself be. Learn to revel in the fantastic cacophony of your life or learn to say no.
Reflection: I'm not as nice to my kids as I am to other peoples' kids, even though I like my kids more.
Resolution: In light of my rant about negativity and my need to be kinder in my house, I'm totally stealing this idea. (Thanks, Malinda!)
http://www.handsfreemama.com/2013/05/29/how-to-fill-up-a-child/
And on another note:
The phrase "rat-race" never made sense to me before. I mean, I got the *idea*, but I didn't get it in my gut. I think I do now, but only because I am struggling without the validation that society ascribes to a traditional job. You work 8+ hours out of the home, and you are rewarded monetarily and with societal acceptance (sometimes applause) for that job. I set goals for myself with my new business, but they are not in the same vein as most "start-ups". I am striving to make the same (or more) $/hour and work less. I am learning now that I could definitely ramp up this business and make lots of dollars. And I will probably do that eventually. But I'm also trying to force myself to spend more time enjoying my children. It's hard. I love them, but I am not someone who is completely enamored with their every waking moment. (Distance makes the heart grow fonder, even if that distance is only 3 feet!) I am also prone to getting absorbed in my stuff (blogs, books, house stuff, whatever), and I like that this summer I've set up an activity to do every day with them, which will force me to be present. :)
And that's my thoughts for the day. I just got an offer accepted on a condo that I'm going to flip, so I should go sign some papers. :)
Reflection: I'm not as nice to my kids as I am to other peoples' kids, even though I like my kids more.
Resolution: In light of my rant about negativity and my need to be kinder in my house, I'm totally stealing this idea. (Thanks, Malinda!)
http://www.handsfreemama.com/2013/05/29/how-to-fill-up-a-child/
And on another note:
The phrase "rat-race" never made sense to me before. I mean, I got the *idea*, but I didn't get it in my gut. I think I do now, but only because I am struggling without the validation that society ascribes to a traditional job. You work 8+ hours out of the home, and you are rewarded monetarily and with societal acceptance (sometimes applause) for that job. I set goals for myself with my new business, but they are not in the same vein as most "start-ups". I am striving to make the same (or more) $/hour and work less. I am learning now that I could definitely ramp up this business and make lots of dollars. And I will probably do that eventually. But I'm also trying to force myself to spend more time enjoying my children. It's hard. I love them, but I am not someone who is completely enamored with their every waking moment. (Distance makes the heart grow fonder, even if that distance is only 3 feet!) I am also prone to getting absorbed in my stuff (blogs, books, house stuff, whatever), and I like that this summer I've set up an activity to do every day with them, which will force me to be present. :)
And that's my thoughts for the day. I just got an offer accepted on a condo that I'm going to flip, so I should go sign some papers. :)
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