It's 8:30 pm and this is the first chance I had to sit down all day. I'm not even close to done with what I need to do. Lunch still needs to be packed and clothes still need to be ironed. I know I can leave all the toys but if I do, tomorrow morning will be crazy because she will want to play with them instead of eating breakfast and getting ready. I'm better off picking them up now because since I didn't put gas in the car yet, and that will be an extra 10 minutes added to my morning.
I promised myself that I was going to stop drinking coffee after 4pm but I'm so exhausted that if I fall asleep now, I'll miss two school deadlines. I had a lot of fun this weekend with the kids so I only regret saving all this work for today, a little. I'm very good with time management, but I just don't have enough time to actually manage it. I need to write a list of my daily routine and see what I can cut back on.
I feel like I am constantly rushing around and then having to wait. For instance, school drop off. When I get there and have 10 extra minutes, maybe I can do something then. Same as school pick up, what can I do then? The beauty of an iphone and the capability. I can pay a bill, respond to an email or even write a grocery list. Plan dinner so I know exactly what to buy and only buy that? maybe those split shift 10 minutes should be used for meditation of some sort. I'm always so tired, I'll probably just fall asleep.
When I stop and notice, I’m proud she don’t fuss
Perhaps, it’s because, I am her bus
While the other parent’s chit chat away
I rush to leave and go on with my day
Most days, I’m at school and think “these kids are so young”
I catch myself holding my tongue
I’m learning from them since my son’s close at age
They helped me get back on his same page
They learn from me too; my age made me wise
Some even said that I have opened their eyes
Time for pick up and the same parents are there
I got there in time but not a minute to spare
As the local kids play in the park
We have to head home before it gets dark
Again there’s no fuss, just a smile; let’s go
We talk about our day, as I drive home slow
There’s someone waiting for us to get there
And when we do, there’s love in the air
My kid’s share a bond and a love that is tight
When I stop, I notice that I did something right
Randi,
ReplyDeleteGreat poem! Always an air of humor and insight. Very cool.
Your last line is the clincher! The lesson learned!
I think it's brilliant.
I also like your free write. I can relate. I feel like I rush around all day, too, but sometimes, I think it's because I just need to better organize and prioritize.
That's a common feeling, I'm sure among most parents. I don't even have kids yet, I'm going to go crazy! But I look forward to it.
Great writing. Glad you're staying present and producing some good stuff.
GR: 95