Last night before bed, I was laying in bed watching videos posted on Facebook. When I came across this video. Once you watch it, you will wonder how a message so simple, is not something that we actually realize while living our lives. This video had me on the verge of tears, because I have definitely been that Mom. I have been the person where all I see is what went wrong with the day, instead of embracing all the smiles that happened. It is so easy to fall into the Debbie Downer way of life, and do nothing but complain about all the things that you see have gone wrong. This is definitely something that I have to work on, because in the end, I can pass that way of life on to my little. He is too happy, and full of so much love for everything, to be taught this horrible habit. It is time to slow down, and see more of the silver lining in the things that may not work out as I plan them to. I have to change this mindset, and the change needs to happen now.
So, in an attempt to be a little lighter, and see a little more fun and happiness, I slowed down. Today I decided to really try to see things through LB's eyes. We took our time getting ready, and out the door to the zoo. Instead of my normal robotic method of getting us together and out the door to our adventures. He ate breakfast, I did my workout, and then it was all fun and games. We spent about 20 minutes trying to learn how to use a zipper, another 20 minutes trying to figure out how to put shorts on, and then came the fight over hair. While moments did get frustrating, mostly because in learning I usually get a push or a smack because I am trying to help too much, I did a really good job of just going with the flow. I did not rush us (as I have a bad habit of doing this, mixed with getting frustrated), I spent the time that LB wanted to spend trying to do the little things. I also realized that when he is trying to adventure and learn, I need to let go a little. That however, will require years of work! Baby steps!! ;)
The zoo was fun, as always. We did not get to see the giraffes poop, however we did get to see the penguin house...3 times...in a row. We saw all the animals that LB had requested to see, yelled at peacocks while they yelled at us, and shared a strawberry shake while listening (and maybe singing...loudly) to the soundtrack of Moana. LB crashed the second he got into the car, which led to a little Mommy-Baby nap session once we arrived home. He does not nap much anymore, and getting him to sit still for 10 seconds to steal a snuggle is nearly impossible. So, the fact that he wanted to snuggle up (and nap) was amazing.
All in all, today was a great day. Great weather, great adventures, and most importantly great company! It was nice to let go a little, and allow him to take the lead. We were never in a rush today, and man did that make for so much less stress. Life is stress enough, it is time to flip the script and learn from my toddler. I think we can all afford to take a little step back from the rat-race of life. To truly allow ourselves time in the day to enjoy the little things. Tomorrow is not promised, hell the next minute really is not either, and all we truly have is the moment we are in. We should not spend that moment wondering and rushing to what is going to happen next. In all reality, what if what happens next does not show up, and we wasted our moment?! It is time to sit back and embrace the beauty and fun that a good ol' fashioned zipper has to offer!! It is time to take a deep breath, and fall into the little moments, and just allow life to happen. I have a sneaking suspicion that I am going to be a happier person, and a better role model for my little, with this new change of pace.
Until next time, huge kisses and lots of love to you guys! :)
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