I feel a little guilty because I haven’t been out and about with the boys as much this week. After receiving some sad family news on Monday, I kind of lost my mummy mojo and found it hard to get my usual ‘get up and go’ enthusiasm to be honest. Also, the weather wasn’t dry every day and we were without a car due to OH working away four days so maybe I shouldnt feel toooooo bad!
Anyway, Wednesday was actually sunny, dry and not too cold so after almost an hour of trying to get ready to leave the house *sighs* , we headed off to the park where we were the only people inside the playground when we first arrived. I just wanted to get some fresh air for the boys and I really.
I also wanted – needed – to remember what is important in my life and to appreciate the little things. And lets be honest a trip to the local park is a little thing, but its not about where you go and what you do, its about who you are with and how they make you feel.
*That* is what that hour at the park was about for me. Being thankful for my family, the love we have for one another and having them in my life.
Burton is grumpy here because he didn’t want Jenson on the swing because he wanted to go high and fast!
he got his alone time eventually!!
I still feel sad inside about my Na (Grandad), but these two boys are my reason for living – they are my happy ever after and I have a lot to be thankful and happy for.
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Jenny you are so right! I use our Country Kids time out in much the same way. I love to be outdoors with the children and running Country Kids ensures I make time to do that each week and don’t put it off for work that can sometimes feel more important. Watching them having fun makes me so happy and grateful, both at the time and back in doors editing the photos late at night and seeing the expressions on their faces I perhaps missed at the time. I deal with sad news by reminding myself all that good in my life, I hope it works for you too.
Sorry to hear you had some bad news. You are right though, being outdoors is so much fun for the kids and I feel bad if we can’t get out in the fresh air every day. Here’s hoping the weather stays dry! x
*sob* This is really beautiful Jenny.
I think when you have children life has a totally different meaning and they are a lovely distraction when sad or bad things happen.
I agree that little moments like this can really make you understand what’s important in life, I used to get that feeling when we went to the zoo.
The photos are lovely and I particularly like the one of Burton laying down with his eyes closed and arms open, its almost like he feels the same as what you’ve written here.
xxx
This is lovely Jenny, and I am a MASSIVE believer in the little things, I often write about them, and have a post scheduled next week. Your love for your boys totally shines through in all your blog post, and I can imagine after having some sad news this week, it makes that love feel even stronger. Big hugs. xxx
What a lovely post Jenny. I think becoming a parent helps you see the smaller special moments in day-to-day life, but losing someone important definitely brings it into focus even more. I’m so sorry for your loss Jenny
It’s those little moments that make it all worthwhile & they create the memories we’ll treasure. I know it’s been tought this week Jenny – sending hugs. xxx
Am sorry you’ve not had a great week but those boys sure do make you smile. Hugs to you. x
thank you, i have had better! and these two monkeys certainly do make me smile. x
thanks Erica – they do make help to create new memories and make them very special. xx
thanks Lucy. it makes everything different when you are a parent and whats important x
thank you Katie and i know you love the little things too 🙂 its what makes the world go round even more happily and wonderfully x
thanks Lauren. i haven’t meant to mope about and you cant very easily with two little ones but they do show me whats important. xx
thanks Laura. i hope we get some better weather too x
Fiona i should thank you, its because of your fab linky that i make more of an effort to get out and about each week. and thank you. its been sad but they make me feel better x
Lovely post Jenny! What beautiful boys you have and I hope they keep you smiling xx
Jenny your children are so beautiful and so close, I envy (in a good way) the fantastic relationship that they have. When my dad was diagnosed with his second cancer, I found The Boy’s existence a real comfort.