I recently answered a friend's facebook question regarding secrets of success (she just started a life-coaching business...funny that I have at least 2 friends that have done this)...anyway, my answer was "to be in the moment." The concept is simple - when at work - focus on work, when at home - focus on home. But how well do we all do this? In fact, I am not doing it now, I am at work and writing this thought down. Granted, it is New Years Eve, no one is in and I have not yet fully engaged in my new job (I just started a couple of weeks ago). I know within the week, I should be pretty occupied...but it is still slow. But enough excuses...as it is December 31 - there is one of my New Year's Resolutions.
What got me to thinking about being in the moment is Lilly's current sleep pattern...which sucks (sorry Lil). You are 3, and for some reason have NO desire to sleep all night in your own bed. Now, most of the time this drives me nuts. It takes me 2 hours to get you to sleep (at least) at night...and you still end up in our bed or me in yours. I really wish you would take your bath, read a couple of books, and let me walk out of the room so you can go to sleep. But alas no - you throw in some requests for water, dancing, one more book, "mommy stay with me a couple more minutes"... I am sure Super Nanny could help me break this but I think part of me enjoys it. Seeing as I work - this is some serious 1-on-1 time for us. I don't really mind the cuddle and occasional nap I get while lying there with you. You are precious - as is your baby sister Bella - and I know that someday, probably far too soon, you won't want that much to do with me. So I should soak it up. The problem comes when I think of the dishes that are still in the sink, the lunches to be made for tomorrow, having some time with your dad, maybe read a book or watch a little tv...clean a tub...maybe get to bed at a normal hour.
Your wakings do make it near impossible to get up in the AM to workout which would be ideal. I could get it done before everyone gets up and minimize my time at work (since I wouldn't have to work-out there). But that would mean getting up at 4:15 so I can work-out 4:30 to 5:30...and that just isn't happening at this time. So, for now, I will live in the moment. Our house probably won't be as clean as I like it (although it will be better once the Christmas Decorations are down - baa humbug. I probably won't get as much sleep as I like or work-out as much as I should...but I will have this time with you. So, when you are a teenager and don't want to kiss me goodbye in front of your friends I will think back to the times when you would ask - "mama stay with me just 2 more minutes" with no idea of just how short 2 minutes is.
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