It's been over ten years since I have worked in a preschool but I am now reminded of this simple fact: Asking my three year old to hurry is like asking my cat for a million dollars. It's just not gonna happen. Even still, going preschool pace has taught me a lot. For instance, there are 9 stairs from our house to the car. There are four cracks in the sidewalk in said distance and contrary to popular folklore, stepping on said cracks has had no ill effect on my back. And those are just the things I learned this past week.
I've said it before and it's even truer now. Staying at home, slowing life down with Mack, going her pace has taught me so much about life and about myself , too. This is a gift that she has unknowingly given to me. Even when we are on the cusp of tardiness for our doctor's appointment, or I have two arms full of groceries and a long journey up the stairs ( 15 steps, in case you're wondering), I am thankful for a gentle reminder that life is fast enough all on it's own. It's ok to slow down.
I think God designed children as they are with a definite purpose in mind- to remind us of what really matters. And it's my prayer that one day, when the curiosity of childhood is replaced with the break neck pace of adulthood, she, too, will have a reason to slow down and enjoy life .
2 comments:
That's beautifully put!
You are such a great mom! Most Mom's, even those that get to stay home, don't see this, they just hurry their kids through those moments instead of enjoying them for what they are. I know this because I am one of those Mom's most days, thanks for reminding me to slow down at least every once in a while!
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