What Can You Let Go?
This is so big for me... The biggest thing I can let go of is my need for having everything perfect. Especially the house... It's one thing to have the house clean and somewhat tidy but I get really bothered when I see things around the house that don't belong there. I mean REALLY bothered... If I could learn to let go of this I know it would feel like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders...
Letting Go
I hear you...as the mother of two grown sons (21 & 24) if I have any regrets it would be the amount of time I spent fussing about the house instead of letting go and goofing around with my precious sons.
Having said that, keeping a clean and organized home was something that served me, made me feel comfortable. Again, it is that never ending quest for a balance of both. As mothers, I am not sure we can ever completely dispel our ability to feel guilty. If I didn't keep up our home I probably would have felt guilty about that too!
Sometimes we have too look at how we want to feel - and do what needs to be done to get us there. As you well know, when we feel good - everything falls into place in a much easier manner. Enjoy the journey!
great perspective
Thank you for your reply... I love hearing from someone who has gone through this phase. You have a great perspective on it. My kids are 6 & 9 and so I am right in the thick of it and definitely feel pulled in different directions. My heart knows what's more important and that I'll remember the precious times with the kids more than the house being perfect. Thanks!!!