Come on, join US! I said to my colleagues. US I said, as if I should assume myself a worthy member of this brilliant writing community. Its fun, I said! You’ll be inspired, I said. Whelp – day 1 and I’m stumped…..
What have I experienced today that should cast a light of inspiration on my dark writer’s blocked mind.
A very long sleepless night.
A busy morning of indoor balloon baseball.
Church and breakfast with 20 members of the Johnson clan.
A shower. Yes, my weekly shower! Thats it!
Ok I shower often, dont get me wrong. BUT I have mastered the art of shower and dress in under 10 minutes. I’m clean and clothed and onto tackling my toddler tasks without missing a beat. But once a weekend I get up early and stand under the HOT shower until steam fills the room and my head is clear. I treasure this shower. Its hot, long and uninterrupted! Its 20 minutes just for me. Its quiet.
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nock knock knock – today as I rinsed my hair I was interrupted. I exhaled, accepted my fate, as I predicted I hear my boys calling Mama. I peered out from behind the curtain to suprised to see my husband dropping off breakfast and sneaking back out the door. Take your time, I’ve got the boys under control. I heard him call.
Wow, he gets it. He gets that sick babies (even as toddlers) need their Mama all night long. He gets that I love my Mama life but sometimes I need 20 minutes to wash away the tired in order to put on my best Mommy face.
Today I faced the day with a clear head. And a heart full of love.
Happy March to my fellow slicers!
Sara's Slices 
I totally love a long, hot shower and have some of my best thoughts in there. Water is cleansing beyond the physical – as you say – it is restorative, healing, and rejuvenating, especially to mothers, I think. I’m glad you had a few minutes for yourself. Happy March!
A very sweet slice of family life! How sweet to see the little ones sneaking away and hear that shout “take your time!” That’s a definition of love!
First — welcome! I’m glad you’re slicing with us this month.
Second — isn’t it a gift to have a supportive partner? My husband sounds a lot like yours. He’s always trying to help out when life gets a little crazy. For instance, he’s working today (this morning at work and now from home), but he still took the time to amuse our daughter so I could take care of SOLSC stuff.
This is just perfection! I sort of sighed with you when you heard that knock and realized that your peace and quiet was no longer yours, and then cheered when it was just a sweet husband moment!
I am so glad that I popped into the Pep Rally on Friday and confirmed my desire to do this again….and glad I get to do it with you as we’ll!!!
Welcome back!!!!
Sara, first of all, you absolutely are a worthy member of this community. You’re a veteran now.
Second of all, I’m so, so glad you signed up again. I loved your Slices so much last year. I would have truly missed your voice.
Finally, love this Slice! I totally, 100% get it. I love my “mama life” too, but every now and again, not often, I just need a minute. I’m glad you got a few minutes today. Thanks to your sweet husband. 🙂 I hope you get some sleep tonight.
The shower – did you ever think it could be such a treat? Loved that your husband was bringing you breakfast. How awesome and well deserved! I like that you admitted although you love your mama life, you do need a break sometimes. Other women need to hear that and know it’s okay to feel that way. Way to go Sara! And…thanks for your inspiration!
It’s nice to have a mama moment and know that you have an understanding husband that just gets that is what you need every now and again.
“He gets it…sometimes I need 20 minutes to wash away the tired in order to put on my best Mommy face.” I got a little teary when I got to this part. Those precious few extra minutes make all the difference, don’t they? Gotta love a supportive hubby!