Much of mom-ing is tedious: the laundry, for example. Or policing the stupid fights about nothing (Otto took my rubberband!) And don’t get me started about the the incessant endless never-ending tidying.
But once in awhile, they do something that makes me stop. Stop and smile. It breaks me out of my grown up seriousness to get everything done right now as efficiently as possible. It tickles me, like a good piece of art can.
This week, Felix and I were hanging laundry, and he made what I thought of as a toddler-Calder mobile.
You remember those suspended kinetic sculptures that continually redefine the space around them as the move. (Achtung: art history major over here!)
Sharing here to help you remember to pause for whimsy. Whimsy is an important counterpoint to the heavy seriousness of adulting. Wouldn’t you agree?
Until next Sunday,
Lizzie
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Have you ever considered giving up your illusion of being an adult?
At 70, I believe I am still a responsible 12 year old. When I remember this I am curious & present with what ever is happening. Yes, my house is messy. A result of there being a limited amount of time, not knowing when that time will run out and way more important things... like making whimsy.. watching that interesting bug, going outside, seeing the clouds pour over the hill as the eagle flies by........ Perhaps my messy house is a result of having more than I need? Thanks for inspiring me to consider this. Kath
Oh you cannot even imagine how much I can relate to your comment this week. I must admit the most beautiful moment of my extremely busy week-end was building a cabane in the woods with my 4 years old. Activity which I undertook only reluctanly upon his insistence. And then I realised that I should listen more to my children and take them as an example because they are very wise and little natural Yogis who know how to live in the present moment!