It's funny how things change when we enter different stages of our lives. I remember being younger and always making sure my weekend was jam packed. I would have a panic attack if a Friday night was left open, and feel like the world was against me. The college comes along and no matter if you try to or not, your weekends start on Thursday and they last till Monday morning. They were always jam packed with things to do, people to see, errands to run and we would have it no other way. Now, being in my mid-20s, I look forward to weekends without plans. It still doesn't happen often, but it becomes a joyous occasion when our 2 families, many friends, and active lifestyle doesn't give us any set plans for a day out of our week. I look forward to those now, and when they do come along, I cherish them.
I cherish them because everyday I pray there will be fewer of them to come. I know in the next stage of our life, we won't be able to enjoy a quite house, but instead will smile and adore what is making said house not so quite. I look forward to Saturday morning cartoons (as does my husband who currently tries to watch them childless), and Sunday mornings rushing to make it to church on time. I look forward to turning in early because I was up before the rising sun. I can't wait to say no about grabbing drinks or dinner with friends because we do not have a sitter. All of the things that makes many people cringe about parenthood, I can't wait for it.
I'm so excited to experience it all, I can't wait, even though I'm forced to. Again, I just need to keep reminding myself: It's well worth the wait.
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