Remember the movie Groundhog Day though? The one where the day repeated over and over again. That was my day on Tuesday. And I loved it. That's right. L-O-V-E-D it.
I know that sounds a little weird that I would be so excited about the same old routine, but I was sick this weekend. Like, dying on the couch can't do anything except get up and pee, sick. Mr. Incredible was amazing and took care of the kids and me. Don't get me wrong, I am well aware of how lucky I am to have had him around to take care of everything. It was kind of terrible to be unable to do anything though. Like I wasn't able to help the kids fold their laundry, or hear about their days at dinner. I wasn't able to help the girls with their hair or make sure the boys didn't accidentally have each other's clothes on. I wasn't able to hang out on the couch with Mr. Incredible after the kids were in bed. Simple, mundane things that I do every single day...the tasks I sometimes take for granted (and sometimes grumble about)...for three days, those small moments were all I wanted.
Tuesday...Tuesday I was back to MY Groundhog Day. My every day, take care of the house, take care of the kids, take care of my hubby...My. Every. Day.
And I loved it.
Sometimes you have to lose a little to know what you have. Fortunately for me this time was just me being out of commission for a few days...but there is the morbid, though very real, chance that it could be more serious. Hang on tight and appreciate every day...each day, no matter how "normal" or "mundane"...no matter how exciting or frustrating...Take it in. Enjoy it and appreciate it for what it is, one more small moment with your loved ones. One day you will be wishing you had another Groundhog Day.
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