I have been living in our home for almost a year and I still can't remember which light switch is for the fan or for the light when I go into the bathroom. I am starting to leave the radio on the classical station instead of the usual 94.7 more often. I played 4 games of a doubles match over the weekend and instead of hitting a running down the line winner, I keeled over stop-drop-and roll style re-tearing my plantar fascia after doing the exact same thing just 4 months ago. I am feeling old and I'm letting it get to me today. I hear my Dad often say how he feels like he's still a young active man but his body just doesn't cooperate and he's in his 70's. I'm starting to understand what he means. Yes, roll your eyes all of you reading this that are older than me but I'm having a down and self-critical day. It happens.
Looking at all the pictures from October helps perk me up some. I see my almost 3 year old Paul and Elise in what I call their prime of cuteness. Gosh, I love this age. When they are being fun and being so good - I try so hard to make time stop. I don't remember that when I worked. When I had work successes, I was quick to think about the next milestone or challenge. Not so when I'm with my kids. I did feel that when they were babies though to some extent. I see pictures of Lily and how proud I am of how outgoing and independent she is. I look at her class picture and I don't see cute as much as I see young pretty (yes, I said pretty even though it doesn't seem appropriate this day in age) girl busy learning and talking at such a rapid speed. I see pictures of my parents in their apartment downstairs having a blast with the kids - my dream fulfilled on a daily basis - seeing my kids interact so happily and comfortably with Oma and Opa regularly.
Ok, that 2nd paragraph helped. It's all good. I may be a gimp and feeling old these days but it really is all good.
Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island
You guys look great! I agree with you on the prime age of cuteness - and definitely wishing time would stop right in its tracks... okay, now I'm quoting a country song ... thanks for this post. :-)
ReplyDeleteHeya Lovely! love those pics, love your update ...and Darlin´ we all have those gimpy feeling days or awkward weeks...we just don´t confess ´em!
ReplyDeleteBummer and Crap to your fascia-tearing - something goin on there with your leg/foot. Maybe you need new tennis sneakers? Just a guess!
Sending my love out to all of you. Say hello to your beautiful, pretty and adoring kids.
lets skype soon!
And get yourself a nice glass of wine in the evening- enjoy, feel you deserve it and now put on some lipgloss!
Love ya!