How many times have I heard "one more time momma!" From one of the kids?... I think back and I am disappointed in myself.
Too many times I replyed "one more", or would just say that's it, we gotta go, no time. What was SO important that I couldn't throw a few more pitches, give a few more pushes, lift up and let go, or simply watch another dance move or pretend to play make believe for a while longer. Why was/am I/any adult so unaware of the presence of now? Why are we in such a rush that pushing our child one more time on the swing will interfere with the 3 conversations going on at the same time in your phone stuck in the free hand. If you can chat via text with hubby about dinner, Facebook message about upcoming school meeting and update status as "quality time at the park",(NOT) and check your emails for private online sales and then calling a friend about the upcoming sale you just read in an email. Now if you just did all that WHILE pushing your child one handed on the swing, just think about what you could have done if it was just him and all your attention. Think how capable of a multitasker you are and if you put all the energy into your kids during "their time". WOW!
It's not that I'm a pushover, an easy parent, or a non disciplinary adult, I just have started to see things differently. The rush isn't there as it used to be. The pressure to get things done just exactly so is no longer there. If he would like 7 more pitches before we come inside so be it! It's not my time to take from him it's my time to give to him! If she wants to show me a dance move she learned (even though she's been spinning around forever and I can't tell the difference,) of course I'd love for her to show me.
Maybe because of my brain neurologically slowing down, or my body and physical movements (at times none at all and other slow maybe unstable) I've learned/seen what I believe is a reason to slow down. Enjoy every moment, take nothing for granted, find meaning and compition through all. Make seconds into minutes and enjoy life more!!. Love deep and heard with all your heart.