When you have small children, sleeping in late, being lazy all day, or eating ice cream for breakfast are not exactly possible. For awhile, I think, we tried to fight it. We tried to pass off days and hope that one of us got to sleep while the other took care of Calan. And with Maisie, forget it; we both have to be up for the most part. Seven A.M. seems so much earlier on a Saturday than any other day.
This summer we unconsciously embraced our early Saturdays. We started to use that time rather than just moving around moaning how tired we were. We get up and kind of rush around a bit to get us out of the house. We go out to breakfast and then head to our local farmers market, which is open year-round.
I am so grateful for that time together. We get a big Saturday morning breakfast without all the dishes for me to clean up and I get half of my grocery shopping done.
I am hopeful that as the kids grow, we will continue to do this. I hope that they enjoy and look forward to it as much as Bob and I do.
On Sundays, we get together with my in-laws. And yes, this happens every Sunday. And yes, we like spending time together and enjoy each others company. We get together, eat dinner, relax, play cards (euchure of course), and get ready for the week ahead. Just like our Saturday mornings, Sunday family dinners started unconsciously and it has been going on for probably 2 years. We rotate between my father-in-law's house, our house, and my brother-in-law's. The hosting house makes the main course and we all bring something. We live within 3 miles of each other.
I am so grateful that we get together as a family and that my children get to see some of their aunts and uncles on a regular basis.
My life is full of routines and simple joys. I do not live a crazy, fast-paced life. I live the life of a mom with 2 children younger than 2 and for now, I am grateful for my Saturday mornings and Sunday evenings with my family.
(P.S. Thanks to all my new followers!)
routines like this make memories and hapy times! we did something like this before my kids were old enough to have to many activities..we went out for bkfst every Sunday before mass....everyone looks back at those times with happiness!
ReplyDeleteHi! Found you on blogaholic. I have two sets of "Irish twins"...yep...two...lol. Our family all lives out of state, so I will live vicariously through you. Enjoy your Sunday evenings together, you are blessed :) -Kim (your newest follower) http://bbunchmama.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteYou are brave, but I am sure you wouldn't change it for anything. Thanks for following. I am following you as well.
DeleteI found you through MBC and am a new follower! I love simple joys and family time too. We live a pretty slow-paced life for now and I am sure that when the kids are older ... it will all change. But we are loving our lazy Saturdays! Hope to see you over at http://surroundedby3pink.blogspot.com :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. I just wish this weekend had been more fun. A sick 18-month-old was pretty exhausting for us.
ReplyDeleteI am following you back.