As much as I wish I could say that our days at home solely consist of craft time, imaginary play of trips to the grocery store (as pictured above), and nap time, they don't. In our real world we go on an errand usually everyday. This is a must do either because we have a need, or, I simply need to get out of the house for a bit because I'm going a little stir crazy. There is something therapeutic for me just to be in the car, have a moment to listen to a non taylor swift song (can you tell my children love tay tay (as they lovingly call her) at the moment, and regroup before reaching our destination, even if that destination is as simple as the drive thru at the bank. With the age of my children (five and two) I can honestly say, too, that most days errands that consist of us actually going inside somewhere usually end better than ok with my oldest giving me an idea for a snack I hadn't thought of at the grocery store, or us reading a book together at the library, or even the girls taking turns getting the stamps at a self service station at the post office. I can also say, honestly, that it hasn't always been this easy. Anyone who has lugged around a rear facing baby carrier with a baby in it knows that it could prepare you to be in a weight lifting competition, add a crying baby at that and you are in for a fun filled errand time. Such fun, in fact that when I only had M and I was still teaching and juggling working and being a good mom, that upon a return from trying to get groceries I put her carrier down on our kitchen floor and literally went to my knees to pray about someone helping me (and He did, allowing me to stay home where there is already enough to juggle). Yes, errands have definitely gotten easier, to the point now where if I don't have my girls with me on an errand I feel naked (that would not be good), and extra light. After talking to a friend about this who feels the same way,the conclusion is easy. Of course you feel light without your nearly 80 lbs of security blanket, loving children surrounding you. They definitely make the errands more entertaining and fun, even if by chance a taylor swift song does come on the radio.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Errands
As much as I wish I could say that our days at home solely consist of craft time, imaginary play of trips to the grocery store (as pictured above), and nap time, they don't. In our real world we go on an errand usually everyday. This is a must do either because we have a need, or, I simply need to get out of the house for a bit because I'm going a little stir crazy. There is something therapeutic for me just to be in the car, have a moment to listen to a non taylor swift song (can you tell my children love tay tay (as they lovingly call her) at the moment, and regroup before reaching our destination, even if that destination is as simple as the drive thru at the bank. With the age of my children (five and two) I can honestly say, too, that most days errands that consist of us actually going inside somewhere usually end better than ok with my oldest giving me an idea for a snack I hadn't thought of at the grocery store, or us reading a book together at the library, or even the girls taking turns getting the stamps at a self service station at the post office. I can also say, honestly, that it hasn't always been this easy. Anyone who has lugged around a rear facing baby carrier with a baby in it knows that it could prepare you to be in a weight lifting competition, add a crying baby at that and you are in for a fun filled errand time. Such fun, in fact that when I only had M and I was still teaching and juggling working and being a good mom, that upon a return from trying to get groceries I put her carrier down on our kitchen floor and literally went to my knees to pray about someone helping me (and He did, allowing me to stay home where there is already enough to juggle). Yes, errands have definitely gotten easier, to the point now where if I don't have my girls with me on an errand I feel naked (that would not be good), and extra light. After talking to a friend about this who feels the same way,the conclusion is easy. Of course you feel light without your nearly 80 lbs of security blanket, loving children surrounding you. They definitely make the errands more entertaining and fun, even if by chance a taylor swift song does come on the radio.
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