Ever have one of those days where you feel like you haven't gotten anything done - one of those days where a little one is very needy? Today is one of those days. I have to keep in mind that I am doing my job. My job today is holding a baby with 102 degree fever who really wants her Mommy. That's first on my to-do list - top priority. And second on my list is coaching the other kids from the sidelines. That's one of the blessings of being home with my kids. She just alternates between nursing and sleeping and I do my job for today. Pretty much everything else will be wiped off my list - or at least postponed until another day. It's kind of like a traditional job when some sudden and urgent task arises and everything else gets pushed to the sidelines.
I remember the days when I would feel guilty about sitting here all day. I would feel guilty that my to-do list wasn't being accomplished. And, honestly, even now, there is an niggling thought in the back of my mind that I could be doing something else if I could just lay her down or pass her off. But today I know I'm doing what is most important. Everything else can wait.
And, thankfully, I have bigger kids that will help me keep everything (just barely) under control. They are happy to help when I ask. And, when Rebekah is bored, she makes cookies. What could be better than that?
What a good reminder, Missi. I still get got-to-get-it-done-at-all-costs-itis. Slowing down to look at the priorities (um, the kids?) is sooooo important.
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