APPRECIATE APPRECIATE APPRECIATE

IT IS TOO EASY FOR US TO RUSH HROUGH OUR DAY SEEING, EARING, FEELING AND SMELLING NOTHING!!!

SLOW DOWN!
BECAUSE
Before you know it your children will be grown and out on their own.
You may get sick and not be able to wash those dishes and take care of yourself.
You may lose your hubby and be alone.
You may lose your friends.

SO FOR TODAY AND EVERYDAY APPRECIATE.
LOOK AROUND YOU AND SMELL THE ROSES. I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT BEFORE.
I started to think about this on the drive home from shopping. I had bough meat to make a spaghetti for my daughter who is home for a month and a chicken soup which we both love.
APPRECIATE!!!!! SHE SHOULD APPRECIATE THAT I AM HERE FOR HER. I wish I would have appreciated my mother more.
I am happy she is home and I can do for her but it upsets me to realize that there is no one left to do for me!!!!!
So all I am saying is SLOW DOWN. Think of what you are complaining about and think of what it might be like without that person or thing.
Take some time out of your busy schedule and plan something relaxing and fun for you, for you and your children and for you and your hubby.
STOP RUSHING YOUR CHILDREN FROM ONE ACTIVITY TO ANOTHER!
Let them have time to lie on the grass, create with all types of markers and papers and scissors.
Sit down and PLAY with them. believe me the dirt and dishes will wait.
So now that I’ve had my say I am going to go make supper for my wonderful daughter who is home for just a few short weeks.

Great reminder! ** big hugs **

Mezzo

August 8, 2007

I love just hanging out with my daughter. We laugh and giggle and have a wonderful time. I do the same thing with my mother… I guess it’s a legacy that’s gotten passed down. We really do like each other, so spending time together is wonderful.

Lady of the Bann

Thank you,I just saw my son and daughter too who live away.

H. Majesty T. Mudfish Queen

Love this one! RYN:well it’s complicated how I got into it but to make it real short both my parents are buddhist. Although it was not big in the house growing up it was always present ya know? And then they got really into it when they decided to move back to thailand. it’s the only religion i’ve ever felt comfortable with, that made sense to me, ya know? and it’s very complictated there are >>>

many different denominations of buddhism. It gets very complicated when you get into those as well. For me it’s simple though. And it makes things in life very clear. although it takes practice to keep them clear it’s nice. this entry is what it’s about. living in the moment. it’s hard to do but even when you are washing dishes you are supposed to be totally in the moment of it.>>>

i just want to say too that i enjoy your notes even though i don’t get around to noting you much i do so appreciate your notes. so please know that. i know it takes time for each person to leave a note. sometimes there are certain ppl you just want to make sure they know they’re appreciated.

Great advice

Jodie

I really enjoy those times I get with my son now that he is grown and gone. The good thing though is that when there is dinner he is always here….

FredOtter

Yes, you don’t have to do. You can just be. And smell the coffee. Used to be roses till they stopped being fragrant

Gypsy Spirit

I applaud these sentiments too. hugs P

Simple pleasures are so wonderful. I used to make lists of them.. the fragrance of black tea, watching a sunset, listening to rain fall.

TheWoodsprite

August 9, 2007

I really love what you said about how parents need to slow down and start giving their children time to lie in the grass, color pictures, etc. It is a sad state of society we’re in, when even children are constantly rushed about! hugs, Weesprite

Happy Trails

I agree with parents slowing down and stop scheduling every single minute of their day with educational activities. Kids need time to be kids, to daydream and imagine.

I like “Stop rushing your children from one activity to another!” — WHY oh WHY is everyone doing that? This is a great entry!

offmychest

good reminder, thanks!

RYN: to answer your questions – yes I am very glad I came down here to my daughters, we all get on so well and I love them dearly….the time spent building on the relationship with my grandkids is wonderful. My only regret is that they don’t live closer to where I am on the island. I gave up my little flat when I came down so will have to find a new place on my return…its a challenge but friends are supportive and helpful. I’m not concerned, just exhausted at the thought of another fresh start. Thanks for asking, hugs P

Very wise words..