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Thursday, September 20, 2007Remind Me Again What I'm Supposed To Be DoingOh, that's right -- I'm supposed to be writing. Like, stories and things. And sending queries. And status checking Material At Large. And all that. Or maybe I'm supposed to be cleaning something. Like, my children's tub, which once-upon-a-time was white instead of black (why do children's tubs get so inordinately dirty?). Or my stove top, which seems to have been largely ignored by my in-house kitchen brigade over the past couple of weeks. Or maybe even the guest bedroom, considering the fact that my parents are arriving on Sunday for a week-long visit. Obviously I haven't even been blogging for the past week. It's not because I've been tired or overwhelmed by Life With Baby. No. It's simply because I haven't been able to think of anything to blog about. Brain fog. I'm living in a state of perpetual brain fog. You know what, though? As I meander through my days of nursing and diaper changes and the occasional sentient thought, I have a husband who is taking tremendous care of me. Telling me daily that I look beautiful (oh, please!). Bringing me bowls of Phish Food before bed. Taking charge of the kids-on-kitchen-duty routine. Sponge-bathing the baby. Rubbing my back. Handing me glasses of wine before dinner. Telling me that I'm a good mommy. And all of the above serves to remind me that I'm not supposed to be "doing" right now. I'm supposed to be "being." Being an around-the-clock mommy to a newborn. Being here for all of my other, less dependent children. Being committed to the life God has given me. Being a wife. Being a woman. I'll be back to "doing" in no time. For now, I simply need to "be." Easier said than done, considering my personality. But sometimes when I write wise things, I actually pay attention to what I'm saying. Like right now. Please pardon me while I continue to "be" for a while longer. It's where I am, and when I really think about it, it feels good. |
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I am: Mother to five stunningly individualistic children... Writer of young adult fantasy... Passionate advocate for Women At Home... Madly in love with my husband... In need of Organic Gourmet Chocolate on a regular basis. I've got a Paypal account if you'd like to contribute to the cause....
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6of my readers are feeling chatty:
a friendly reminder that we all need on occassion! besides, your mom will either watch the baby while you clean, or better yet, clean for you! i'm wondering, has school started yet in your house? i couldnt imagine tackling that along with everything else!
Kristen -- Yes, we've started homeschooling at about a 75% level. :) The kiddies do a LOT of independent work, so that makes it easier on me. I just have to keep barking at Jonathan to stay on task. LOL
You ARE doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing. Funny how all the things you said to me 10 months ago are now coming out of my mouth. I should have just saved all those emails and resent them to you!!! ;o)
As you already know, the time just flies by so very quickly. Enjoy each and every moment of Molly's precious infancy.
XOXOX
Jill, several days ago I blogged about always "doing" and not just taking the time to "be".... so this blog entry has really touched me.
One thing I do know is that you are in fact beautiful...on the inside and the outside!
xoxoxoxo
Oh hon, just BE as long as you need to BE! Being is part of BEING a woman. The hats we wear demand that we BEcome whatever role life demands of us at that particular time. And this season demands this of you right now.
And I echo Leese, you ARE beautiful! Calvin and I have talked about the self-assurance, joy, and peace about you simply radiates beauty and 'Woman'.
Call me, and we can just BE together one day soon!
to be or not to be....
do be do be do be do....
Congrats on the baby! Enjoy being! Doing is highly overrated! :)
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