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Recovering from entertaining last night, I kept a light schedule for today. In stopping to smell the roses, I played legos with Miss 3 this morning, visited with a friend, and browsed appliances.
My daughters love the Hello Kitty legos play sets. Miss 3 never ceases to amaze me with her conversations with her figurines. I love the time hanging out with her.
We then had a play date with a friend that lasted mid-morning through late afternoon. From dress up to a balloon hot potato game, the girls played hard. I really enjoyed the time catching up and listening to my friend while our children played.
This evening our stove was pulled out to identify the broken part, so we decided to adjust our menu plan and head to Chick-fil-A. We planned to go next week to use our calendar cards, but tonight worked out great.
We then went to check prices on scratch and dent ranges for information as we consider our options for repairing or replacing our 9.5 year old unit.
Though I walked into our house seeing cake crumbs still on the table from last night’s activities, toys strewn about, furniture out of place, and the kitchen sink full of dishes, I felt no guilt in stopping to smell the roses. Investing in my family and friendships far outweighs a clean and tidy home.
I’m so thankful that today was slow. I need more days like this to refresh my spirit, encourage my soul, and rest my mind and body.
In this fast-paced age, it is easy to zip from one activity to the next to get it all or mostly done. As you continue using time wisely, you will find some days busier than others. However, set your schedule so that you are not too busy for stopping to smell the roses. Happy stopping!
Question: What “roses” have been in your life recently?
I try to make every Friday a rose day. I usually do something fun with my 2 year old tailored specifically for her. And here’s the best part–I DON’T cook on Fridays. Instead, the girls get Chick-fil-A and dad is on his own. It is a great way for me to recover from the week and know that Friday is always going to be filled with downtime.
Love this, Sabrina! I hope you keep up the rose tradition with your family. It is these little traditions that your daughter will remember from her childhood. Happy rose day, and thanks for the comment!