Saturday, August 09, 2008

Blocking out frustration isn't easy, but it is sometimes best

How quickly life goes bye day, by week, by month, by year. In this case it is the week that I am referring to. I can hardly believe it is Saturday. As I sit here at my computer typing I can hear my precious child sleeping in his bed room, his bright yellow bed room. The color he loves. He is lying in his bed surrounded by the toys he delights in playing with. His slide, his cars, his kitchen set, and his books that he could sit with and look at for many hours. He has all these wonderful things but he gladly leaves them to spend time with Daddy or Me. Grandpa picked me up from work today and drove me home. After picking up Gregory from Ms. Linda’s house we went home. Grandpa asked to see Gregory’s room and Gregory was so very excited to show Grandpa. That excitement, that delight is quite something really. I have tried to keep it alive in myself, but with age come life experiences that change the feel of life, the taste of it. Which in life is not as sweet as it once was, but in some parts still exists. How easily a giggle, a laugh comes to him. This joy that Gregory has in even the smallest things. I know I once had and still do. This week’s frustrations have let many negative emotions come in. Things I have had a hard time blocking out. Cullen is also dealing with similar feelings although his come from a different source than mine. Our frustrations are sucking our energy. Which if we just looked at Gregory we should know life is alright and it will be ok. The hard part is letting go so that we can move on with the day and be happy. We are happy together. The part about blocking out the outside pressures is what we are having a hard time with. So, tomorrow we will just breathe and enjoy each other. Tonight we will rest.

9 comments:

Holly said...

I love seeing life through the eyes of my children. It's so good for my perspective. I hope this next week is better for you!!

Corrine said...

so true, if we could just stop and see life as a child then life surely would be sweeter. but it is amazing how much more difficult life is as an adult.

Attila The Mom said...

Oh you are so right!

Sometimes I catch myself about to miss seeing "something" from Little Guy's point of view because I'm feeling tired and harassed.

I feel so guilty!

Great post!

Eagles' Wings said...

Its good that you recognise that there are negative stuff rather than go into denial.

I know its easier to ignore but facing it when you are ready helps you to grow.

I like to ignore too sometimes but then I have no choice but to face it. God gives me the strength and I am sure He can do the same for you.

Niksmom said...

Hope you had a restful and peaceful day together! Your lovely package arrived; I was so touched that I cried. The timing couldn't have been more perfect! Thank you.

Jenn @ Juggling Life said...

It is true that often all we need to do to make the world seem right is to really experience our children's joy.

Violet said...

All that effortless, childlike joy is probably balanced by the ability to slip in and out of a massive tantrum at the drop of an ice cream...

Courtney said...

If we could all remember to look at life through the eyes of a child it would be so much easier to deal with. Unfortunately, like you said, life gets in the way. Thank you for being honest and posting this, you once again opened my eyes, I think we all need a reminder once in a while. (Especially on a crappy Monday morning.)

Emily said...

It's hard to stay optimistic all the time. Hope you're feeling better today! =)