Fun Friday - What have you learned this week?

The Fun Friday question is "WHAT DID YOU LEARN THIS WEEK?"  This could be anything - a realization, an "A-HA" moment, a new way of doing things, or something new you learned about yourself.

I have been struggling the last couple of weeks with helping my girls adjust to new schools and schedules, shorter days, two kids in activities (instead of one), and parenting on my own since my husband is busy on the election campaign trail.  I have been feeling overwhelmed and a little frustrated this week because my Type A personality is all about getting things done and accomplished. 

Last night after Paige's dance class (and after listening to other working moms share these same feelings), I had plans to run to Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire, and Costco.  Brynn was tired and hungry and I failed to think about her and what she really needed.  I was so focused on getting these errands done and I was not the best mom for her. 

After she was tucked quietly in bed, she was so peaceful and sweet.  I felt horrible and I realized that my to-do list really didn't matter.  They didn't need to GET DONE TODAY, they could have waited until this weekend.  I will have a new plan for next week and we will all be that much happier.

Have a glorious weekend!

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[~Kristina]

This week, I learned that if I don't take the sleep I need, the sleep will take me. Rather than staying up into the wee hours of the morning bustling about this or that, I should have been curled cozy in slumber. I function better when properly rested.

[Céline]

This week I learned that I need to take time to take care of myself. I am often taking care of the people around me and have little time to make sure I eat properly or find time to exercise or destress. This week I learned that I am important and worth taking time for.