I love an ordinary day. A day of sunshine, backyard playtime and a clear schedule.
While these days don't happen very often in our home, they sure bring us happiness.
Lately, I have been more protective of our time. Our family time.
With a busy husband and children, I see it as my role to supervise and protect this time.
Often it means saying no to extra events and activities which is hard to do.
But when I do say No, it allows a more simplified life, which means a happier family.
Our children have adjusted well to keeping life more simple.
At first they were bored and complained.
Now I see them gather together in groups, creating games and having fun together.
It makes me smile and confirms to me that family time is worth protecting.
I am guardian of our home in many ways.
Guarding our family time is a responsibility that I take very seriously.
Family relationships are worth investing in.
The more time we spend together, the more we love each other.

Amen.
ReplyDeletebeautiful....and once again some very wise words. I have done a lot more 'just hanging out' with the boys lately and it certainly makes for a nice change xx
ReplyDeleteGlad to read that I'm not the only one that says 'NO' to friends over all of the time.Family time is precious and they are growing up way too fast....x
ReplyDeleteSo true and a journey i am trying to take. Kids get their sports for 6 months and the other 6 months r family trips and time just hanging out. I love reading your posts so keep going
ReplyDeleteA beautiful reminder for sure. Yes I found my kids got bored easily at first too and then the more time you all spend together the better it gets and you start to see their imaginations flourish.
ReplyDeleteMich x
Oh yeah! The best days are at home just being a family xo
ReplyDeleteTotally agree and love the picture of your cherubs together on the tramp :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sentiment Naomi - "guardian of family time"... love it.
ReplyDeleteI want to say that I love this post Naomi and I too feel that as the MUM and a Stay At Home Mum that it is my job to protect Family Time. I have a shiftworking fiance and shared care with my step-daughter's Bio-Mum and I sometimes have to be the bad-guy and say no to stuff so that we can have FAMILY TIME.
ReplyDelete<3 Lisa.