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There is something about appearing to have all balls juggling nicely in the air. Everything is in sync, kid is fed and dressed, house is spic and span, work is done promptly and I leave the office smiling knowing all is good, to come home to dinner already prepared over the weekend as I am all over it.
And then for the other 95% of the time my ducks fall out of line. Washing is piled high, floors are filthy and kid is fed noodles for breakfast. Aside from always getting out the door in time for school and my work being completed, I pretty much fly by the seat of my pants for the rest. And you know what? I like it that way. I hate the pressure we place on ourselves to be amazing, to be organised and primped and on time and organised. I like disorganised sometimes. I like filthy floors and spending my weekend being with my boys instead. I like that this past weekend I did not undertake a single bit of housework. Zero. I enjoyed some text banter with friends, some long chinwags on the phone, some reading and writing, and lots of nothing. I put a load of washing in at 10pm on Sunday night (because I seriously had to) and I may have watered the gardens. That’s it.
Every so often it’s okay to drop one of those balls. I think it is actually healthy. I made a conscious decision last weekend to not worry about the abode, and I spent more time focusing on my family. When my niece came to visit I sat next to her on the lounge and we talked iPad apps. For once I wasn’t cooking and cleaning and organising my life, I was talking to her. And it felt wonderful. The house looks a mess now but do I care? Not really.
There is always tomorrow.
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I'm a bit cautious around people who never seem to drop a ball or ten.
ReplyDeleteIt just doesn't seem right to me!
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Me too Shar, I'm a ball-dropper from way back! xo
DeleteI love this post Peggy.
ReplyDeleteI am trying very hard to learn that dropping the balls does not mean the end of the world, that dirty floors or un-folded washing does not make me a bad mum/wife. My kids & hubby do not care about dirty windows or walls they care that I am happy, relaxed & that we have time together. It's funny that they seem to understand what is important more than I do sometimes :)
That's exactly right, the things that make the little ones smile is what truly counts. They don't care less about dirty floors or piles of washing. Honestly if you could see my abode right now you'd cringe. Don't drop in! ha!
DeleteLove it Peggy! I am ALL about the disorganised and flying by the seat of my pants at the moment. There are always things I SHOULD be doing, but just lately, I have been focusing on the boys and doing things that make them... and myself... happy. Good on you Peggy xoxo
ReplyDeleteSeriously Jules change the 'should' to 'could', totally changes the sentence and takes out the judgement. And then you're realise you COULD be doing it but you won't. ;)
DeleteEnjoy the disorganised flying by the seat of your pants moments, I love them. Occasionally I launch into a cleaning 'must get organised' frenzy but it's short lived. xo
I'm all about taking it easy these days! Way too tired for anything else :)
ReplyDeleteOh Stacey, pop those feet up lovely. Taking it easy IS THE SCHIZZ! :)
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