I enjoy being constantly busy. I beat myself up worrying about not achieving enough. I force myself to rush from one job to the next, to justify being at home, rather than working. I do get a kick from ticking off the list. It is the endless list of tasks that keeps me turning from cleaning the bathrooms to wiping the dogs backside, no joke. But it is easy to forget that standing still is just as valuable. Reflection is an under rated way to spend your time. Having found a tasty Danish designed seat and stool in the local charity shop, I took the time to sit in it and enjoy a few moments. I was soon joined by no.1 son, who was off school sick. We sat and chatted about the kind of things that pass through a ten year olds mind. I stopped and saw the world through his eyes for a while, and it was refreshing and educating. It made me stop and think about the way he sees me and what I ask of the boys. Time well worth spending. I've booked that ten minute slot for tomorrow in my new chair. Here it is........
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