Thanks to my good friend Alli, I was introduced to this 31-day photo challenge called "Picture the Holidays." Everyday for 31 days I get an email prompt giving me a topic to focus on for the day and I take photos of whatever inspires me about that topic. I'm really looking forward to the next 31 days. I feel like this will really give me a chance to get back to taking photos as well as challenge my creativity surrounding the given topics.
Today's topic was "Holding on to Gratitude." A fitting topic for the post-Thanksgiving week. I chose this photo as an example of one of my many blessings...
I took this as we were getting bundled up for our morning walk. The reason I chose this photo is not as obvious as it looks. Of couse I'm thankful for my beautiful children, but it's more than that. Today I am grateful that I'm able to be at home with them, spending this precious time with them while they are little and still want me around. I get to see this little face all day long, every single day. At times, believe it or not, I have to remind myself that this is a good thing. There are days where all they do is fight, or times when they cannot possibly go 5 minutes without needing something from me. There are moments when I'd love to hide in my room and close the door, and most days I go all day long without having a conversation with someone over 4 feet tall. And honestly, weeks go by where I don't shower or wear "real" clothing. But that being said, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am lucky. My kids will look back on this time and remember ME. Not a daycare or a nanny. ME. And just when I think that my life would be easier (and more lucrative) if I went back to my day job, I look at this face and the face of her brother and know that it is all worth it. I might not have a fat paycheck or a clean house, but I have them. And they have me. And together we have a pretty good thing going. For that I am grateful. Until tomorrow...
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