I guess a better question is: When wasn't it busy? When you were dating that special someone there is never enough time between work/school and your one true love. When you have little ones you think life can not get any busier with all the feedings, diapers, laundry, housework, meals and maybe a little spare time for your spouse and a nap, forget about it. Maybe if you have one child but if you have two it is next to impossible (unless you watch a movie with them and doze off). When the kids get a little bigger you are chasing them around the house, yard and park. When they are even bigger you are driving them everywhere. Not an overstatement. It's a fact. A friend of mine does not have children but there was a stretch (like years not days or months) of time she was driving her niece and nephew everywhere. And don't even get me started on the homework. I was fortunate to be very hands off when it comes to homework but I know many parents who are up to their eyeballs in homework.
When they say time does not stand still they hit the nail on the head. It does not stand still. We chase after it with the same zeal as chasing a firefly when we were still single digits. I remember waiting for dusk so that I could chase the fireflies. I am not sure why I thought it was fun. I didn't want to touch them. I am not a very 'naturey' person but I loved it. When they were to high to reach or when they landed on the grass- that was the best. Getting the glass jar and putting holes in the lid so they could breathe. Good times. Good times.
It may not stand still but we all (from the President to your boss to you) have the same 24 hours in the day. How will you spend yours? Take a nap once in a while, chase some fireflies or simply give your friends and family a hug. I promise (pinky promise) you will be glad you did.
-18 pounds since starting
+88 days
49 days to Graduation, 139 days to 21st birthday and 277 to Leah's birthday
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