I am going to appreciate MORE. I sweat the small stuff. I hurry. I expect others to hurry. And I realized I need to stop. And appreciate. Because it means something.
"C'mon let's go?!" I said in frustration.
"What's the rush?" replied my dear daughter (age 9 and wise beyond her years).
Why am I rushing? I rush to get the kids breakfast. Rush to get them to the park. Rush them from the park to home so they can eat lunch. What's the friggin' rush Caroline?!
I need to stop. Appreciate.
What's the rush right?
Last week, during nap time, I sent Erica a little email of appreciation (she probably thought I was off my rocker)...but I truly wanted to let her know how much I appreciate her...as a friend...role model...Mom. Don't you think you should tell a Mom you appreciate her? Couldn't that be a day-changer? I know it would for me.
A Mom's life can be very rushed—balancing work, kids, dinner and dishes. It's time to step back and prioritize what you value most.
Because there is no need to rush through a good life. My goal is to appreciate more.
Now that it is summer we are often out and about with our families enjoying family field trips or just running errands. Our vehicles become moving-home-base and can "house" (forgive the pun!) some really important summer items.
5 Must-Have Items in Your Car for Summer
First-Aid Kit (band-aids, antibiotic ointment, wash cloth, gauze pad, surgical tape)
Sun hats (we don't always remember to pack the kids' hats so extra hats in the car come in handy)
Sunscreen (don't be shy to re-apply!)
Books (great boredom buster when you get stuck in traffic on the way home from the cottage)
Kids' bathing suits (from needing a change of clothes because someone spilled their ice cream to finding a splash pad on-the-go...extra bathing suits in the car come in handy!)
You can use a bin, bag, or container for your car emergency kit.
You should carry snacks and water wherever you go (always hydrate!) but don't keep these items in the car long-term as the warmer temperatures will heat them up.
And I know it's been said again and again...but please don't leave children or pets unattended in hot vehicles...it can lead to fatal consequences!
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