Slowin Down

These last two weeks, I have been given a warning/ blessing in disguise to slow down and rest due to some minor 'pregnancy-related issues'. Well, if you know me at all resting and relaxing is not exactly my fortay! I feel at my best when I am busy, a quality that I have been strongly advised to 'tone down'...so to speak. No heavy lifting, no standing on my feet for too long, and absolutely NO exercising....which makes for a very chubby and unhappy pregnant mama.

I do know one person who has been very thankful for this 'new me'.....my husband. My first weekend off of work was spent doing absolutely NOTHING.....which is a foreign concept to me, but one that is very familiar and enjoyable to Paul. I had to actually force myself to lay down when the kids napped, and when they were awake, I just laid on the floor and let them play around me.

As I reflect on these past few weeks, honestly, I have to admit I have never been more stress-free in my entire life. Despite this minor pregnancy scare, I have been able to do just what the doctor ordered.....relax, relax, and relax some more (or as much as you can with two rambunctious kids).

My point in sharing this information is not to focus on what is going on inside me, but what is happening around me.....I feel more present in my kids' and husband's lives than ever before. I mean don't get me wrong, I have always given my family my utmost attention, but I think the fact that I was always on the go, had led me to not be as present mentally as I probably should be.

So that being said, I am very thankful that for whatever reason, God has called me to slow down. I am focussing on being healthy for this new baby growing inside and busy enjoying my two wonderfully energetic kiddos and very EXTREMELY caring, funny, and patient husband.

Is there something or someone in your life that is calling you to slow down and focus a little more time and energy on a particular aspect in your life?? If I were you, I would listen....you never know what you are missing:)