When my kids were little I had no time to myself. They are all 2 years apart and there were MANY years that were filled to the brim! Just meeting their physical needs when they were little took up most of my time. If I wasn't feeding or disciplining someone it was nap time or time for a diaper change. I always had someone hanging on my legs or needing to be held. I joked that our house only needed to be 5 square feet because that was where everyone was all the time! I could barely go to the bathroom alone! Then came homeschooling, again-no time to myself. Then as they got older there was a little time for an occasional girl's night out or date night.
Well things are completely different now. With only one kid at home now- and he's practically grown (almost 16!) - I have so much time to myself! I could have never imagine this! Now if I want to go for a walk or watch tv or read a book or take a bath...I can! and nobody interrupts me!
I don't want to sound like I'm bragging. Because really it's bittersweet. It's great..but I also miss my babies! Even though it was a really tough time back then it was a lot of fun too!
It's also tough because I never had to think about who I was or how I spent my time before. I was just raising babies and doing the best I could! Now, I don't want to be idle or just waste my time. I want to glorify God in the things I'm choosing to fill up my day! All though just being lazy calls my name more days than not.
Moms of young kids---enjoy these days! They are physically demanding. The emotional days are yet to come. But there will be a day you can rest!
Who knows what the future holds...but for now I'm just trying to enjoy my time and not be too lazy :)
