My husband and I often lament over the fact that time goes too fast and that our boys are getting big so quickly. I know this is universal. We did realize that unless we were actually doing more outside the home that when we looked back on the years, we would see a bunch of wasted time. We do tend to be home-bodies, but we are trying to change that.
We have now made a few additions to our schedule: our older son is now in Cub Scouts and the younger one is eager to join in 6 months when he'll be old enough, the boys are in weekly swim lessons, we have gone rock-climbing, and we have gone swimming on the weekends. So far, we have been out of the house a lot more. There are days/nights that we just want to stay home, but once we get out, we have been happy that we went. It's the old adage of a body in motion stays in motion.
I hope we are able to keep up the momentum as it gets colder and more challenging to leave the house after a long day. I know the boys really enjoy it and we are spending a lot more family time together instead of in the house all doing our own thing. It's actually how I always envisioned my family would be. I'm just so happy that we're making it happen!
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Now it's your turn. What is your Bright Side? Have you had family resistance to leaving the house and then all being happy you did?
I tend to want to hibernate during the winter, not get out more in the winter. Good luck with that!
ReplyDeleteHowever, I forced myself out without the kids one night. I went to a 7 workout class which I thought was WAY too late, and I loved it. I came home a better mom as a result. That's my bright side :)
Heli - When it's cold out AND dark out hibernating does sound like a great idea.
ReplyDeleteGlad you made time for yourself and really enjoyed it. I sneak away to the gym when I can. It makes me a better mom too.
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