5.05.2011

Slowing Down

I'm a busy body.

I'm 100% guilty of getting Josie started on a project then rushing around to get as much done as I can while she is occupied.

I shrug off requests to sit with her with a "give me a minute."

But this week, when she asked me to help her paint her Basil Pot, I did.


And it was gloriously, amazingly peaceful.

Here's to slower days, letting the laundry go unfolded, and embracing the camera.

17 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    What a great post!!! Life is so much better when we slow down just a little =)

    You have a beautiful family!!!

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  2. WendyMay 5, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Great shot! And so true... sometimes we just need to step back, let the laundry pile up and enjoy every minute!

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  3. Mama BearMay 5, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Such a cute mama! It's hard not to put off the little things sometimes. Good for you for taking that time with her.

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  4. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    i am right there with you...feelin' ya... ~d. xo

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  5. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    very sweet. i wish we could live that way everyday. time and life flies past us waaay too fast.

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  6. Heather @ Raising Memories BlogMay 5, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    AMEN!!! :)

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  7. Kendra @ Domestic Princess in TrainingMay 5, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I think that’s a good motto to have!

    Kendra aka “Domestic Princess in Training”

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  8. Jamie KubeczkaMay 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Amen to that! I find myself guilty of the same thing. Here's to slowing down!

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  9. Kristine@thefoleyfamMay 5, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Nicely written! THANK YOU for the reminder!! Perfect timing ;)

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  10. JessieMay 5, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love it! My favorite thing about blogging is capturing those moments!

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  11. Mommy GirlMay 5, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    amen and amen!! those moment will be gone before we know it and I hope I can say, "I enjoyed all of them."

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  12. Ruthie HartMay 5, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    adorable pictures!! you definitely embraced the camera! such a sweet moment you shared

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  13. JoeyleeMay 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    you are right about slowing down & being with our kids. great picture

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  14. Mirys SegallaMay 5, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    So lovely! Loved it!!!

    When I found Emily and her "embrace the camera" project, last month, I did 5 pictures, Monday to Friday, and posted in my blog.

    This month, all my friends and family where asking me about the "mommyrazzi week"!!! So it´s back! And there is a lot of other blogs following the idea!
    http://diariodos3mosqueteiros.blogspot.com/2011/05/mamarazzi-week-quarta-diario-da-mirys.html

    Kisses and blessings.
    Mirys
    www.diariodos3mosqueteiros.blogspot.com
    from Brazil

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  15. AmberMay 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    precious and true

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  16. TamiMay 5, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    thanks for the inspiration! i WILL slow down today and spend time with my daughters, versus doing things for them.

    p.s. great picture!

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  17. KameronMay 5, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I love the look on her face! Good job on slowing down and enjoying time with her, it can be so hard sometimes!

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