We’re out of town this weekend, visiting my in-laws in northern Northern California. No doubt, we’re making more memories and being very mindful of how lucky we are. (This post has been pre-posted.)
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This week, I have been very mindful of the conversations behind the couch. I’m talking about the conversations between the 5 year old and 3 year old. Sometimes, it’s old world wisdom that the 5-year old is bestowing on the young one. Sometimes it’s interactive play — a conversation between Space Man Lego Guy and Pirate Lego Guy, perhaps. Whatever the conversation, it’s always interesting. And lovely. And makes my heart warm and fuzzy.
No matter what, it’s always better when I stay out of it.
If I’m caught eavesdropping or watching, the conversation usually ceases. The kids either become self conscious, or they want me to come join in. When I do join in, it’s not the same.
The magic is gone.
Something special happens when siblings play together without a grown up. Life-long connections are being made.
What were you most mindful of this week?
I am sharing this post with Tuesdays Unwrapped.
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hmmm, I can’t think of anything specific but I totally agree. Hope you time away was good.
My girls will be back at school in a few short weeks so I am mindful of the time we will have together before they are back in school everyday.
I did some sewing. Handsewing. I love it.
I was feeling a little stressed so Chris made up a quick playlist on his ipod of some very soothing songs and instructed I stay in bed and listen to at least 2 of them. For once I did as I was told. I lay there, turned off the thoughts and just listened to the lyrics. Living mindfully was just the solution I needed. Luckily Chris could see that when I couldn’t.
Hope you had a great weekend away.
@ Denise~
The time with the grandparents was good. However, it’s always an adjustment coming home. Urg. (I have two overtired children, chattering away in their room right now, when they should be sleeping!)
@ Amy~
I can totally relate to you. I just realized that my oldest is really starting kindergarten in a few weeks, and my heart dropped into my stomach.
@ mo~
Are you new at it or is this an old, much-loved hobby?
@ Sami~
Sometimes, it’s so much easier for someone else to see what we need…I’m glad you have someone special who can do that for you. ; )
Love this. And I do the same thing. There is an art to staying out of it!
YES! Isn’t that so true and yet so sad. You want so desperately to jump right in but in doing so it’s just not the same. Definitely one of those many moments I don’t mind just being a spectator as I record all those awesome things down onto the surface of my heart!
So true! There’s nothing like waiting with baited breath, hoping you won’t be discovered, and straining to hear the dialogue between the little people. Love this post!
how observant and loving of you to notice and choose to do the harder thing.
I feel this often, especially when they sit in the kitchen chatting with friends now , as they are older, but I guess I’m suppose to quietly go elsewhere.
I love listening to my kids play (before they reach the point of fighting, of course. Thanks for this reminder.