It was a long and exhausting bedtime routine, as they sometimes are. I was looking forward too much to them being asleep instead of enjoying the moment fully with them.
When I watch my son read, slowly attempting to sound out each word, and when I hear my daughter’s imagination at work as she adds a mixture of her own words to the ones she recalls from a book, I am in awe of how adorable they are. Children are precious angels here to be with us. Here to teach us. I never want to lose sight of that!
In my mind, I thought about the possibility of hanging a sign around them that says- I never want to take you for granted! That way each time I look at them I will be completely conscious of what a miracle, a true gift they are, even when I’m tired, even when I’m exhausted, even when I don’t feel like saying one more time “Remember to flush the potty!” The fact is, my children are a miracle all of the time, and they deserve the best of me 100% of the time. At the very least the feeling of warm love and kindness emanating from my soul to theirs.
I truly believe our lives are meant to be enjoyed. That God wants the best for us if we just allow that to happen instead of fighting life or trying to force it.
Children see life as a playground and so should we. We can only see clearly when we stop taking things for granted, especially people and nature.
Let’s be aware today and not take the gifts for granted.
With Love ♥
In my work with divorced parents, I often hear fear, trepidation, and frustration about the inability to control the child’s experience while under the other parent’s care.This takes many forms … my kids are eating junk food at the other house! not going to bed early enough! not finishing the antibiotics! wearing shorts to school in cold weather! hearing terrible things about me that are not
Tue, 10/05/2010
PBteen
The side rail on the bed can crack allowing the mattress support to collapse, posing a fall and injury hazard to users.
Consumers should immediately contact PBteen to schedule installation of a free replacement side rail support bracket.
For additional information, contact PBteen toll-free at (877) 494-9822 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET or visit the firm’s website at www.pbteen.com
The firm has received seven reports of the bed rail cracking or splitting. In one reported incident, a child sustained lacerations to his head when the side rail split as he climbed down the ladder.
When sleep deprived, I get cranky and sometimes feel down. I don’t handle situations, especially with the kids, the way I would like. When a lack of sleep builds for too long I start to feel stuck in a rut.
As parents we put so much effort into bed time routines with our children to ease them into sleep, but adults can benefit too! Bedtime routines are not just for kids. Try a quiet evening bath, or a caffeine-free herbal tea such as Nighty Night. Turn the lights down low and relax. Lull yourself to sleep with a routine that brings you comfort.
Sweet dreams & Happy Sleeping!
Your body + soul will feel revived.
The shopping list for any parent can be fairly daunting with the arrival of a new addition to their family. Cots, bedding, prams, nappies – the list just goes on and on. Just want to add something to that list for any parent and any future parent. When looking at what you need add to that a KING SIZE BED – extra length is a bonus. The reasoning is when you have children and I am sure those of you that read this can agree and sympathize – it is common practice – well for our family anyway – that when a little one is sick or having a bad night they end up in the bed with you. This is not easy on a normal double bed and can really constrict your sleeping arrangements making an already difficult night completely unbearable. OK it is not a total solution however believe me it does help! You see even if you had a double double king size I am sure the nightly rustlings and turnings of a restless child in your bed will effect that quest for a decent nights sleep however the king size goes along way to assist you in the quest!
So if you shopping for a bed or making a listof what you would love – add a KING SIZE BED to the list!
