I was in ‘world detox’ this weekend. I opted to spend time with my family and leave the rest of the world alone….no email, no blogging, no cleaning (nice in theory, but my house isn’t looking too tidy right now), no long chats with friends. Just Jeff, Coop, Mini and Me.
You know what? It was heavenly. I horded a years’ worth of hugs and kisses. We tickled and laughed, alot. We did our traditional out-to-dinner Friday at a new place…then hit the park (lots of swinging and sliding!) and had icecream. We went to 2 birthday parties and a neighborhood get together. We ran and jumped and skipped. We ate pizza. The kids skipped naps both days, and are therefore in bed early tonight. My husband and I watched a movied last night AND actually WENT to a movie in the middle of the day today (I know…the audacity! But thank the grandparents). We all cuddled on the couch and watched baseball. Hubby and I talked. I kept pausing for regularly scheduled interuptions, but I think Mini and Coop got so much attention this weekend, they didn’t feel compelled to jump in.
I didn’t make dinner the whole weekend. I have barely tidied our rooms. I didn’t do any laundry. I didn’t wash the car. I didn’t do any dishes or wash the floors.
I did giggle with the kids. I did hear, “Mommy……I love you.” enough to fill my soul for the coming week. I did stop to look at my husband while he was talking. I did have fun.
Divine. All of it. I wish you ultimate Family Focus Time sometime in the next week! (We didn’t go to the beach this weekend…but this is just how much fun we have together!)
How in the world did you get that picture? It is AWESOME.
I try to take the weekends for myself, too, which is why I don’t post (or not much, unless there is something SPECTACULAR going on). I think everyone needs a break from being “plugged in” to refocus on what’s REALLY important in this world!
Your post reminds me of a song I learned as a teen called, “Are You Giving The Least To Those Who Matter Most?” I love the times when we can just disconnect to re-connect. Babies don’t keep, and the housework will reliably be there tomorrow – for sure! Thanks for your heartwarming post.
What a wonderful thing that you did for you and your family! Our family functions best when everyone’s “emotional tank” is full and wow, what a way to fill it!
Have a great week!
AWESOME!!! I did the same… ok, well not with the kids, they were with their dad… and there was a little chatting, email, but i took this wekened for ME! and it was much needed!
That’s what I love to see (or read about it this case), families taking time for each other! It sounds like you had a great weekend. Your kids will cherish those memories. Way to go!
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