Sometimes I Have to Slow Down...

With my Type A personality, I always have a To-Do list.  There is something that I think I should always be doing.  This means that I do not like just sitting down and relaxing.  When I do that, all I can think about is what I could be checking off of my list.

One of my friends shared the poem "Slow Down Mummy" by R. Night on Facebook this week and it brought me to tears.  I really need to just let my To-Do list grow and spend time with my daughter because I am not going to get this time back.  I printed a copy of it and taped it right in my planner so I won't forget it.

Here is this amazing poem. Rebekah Knight has many other great poems on her blog. Enjoy!

Slow Down Mummy

Slow down mummy, there is no need to rush,

slow down mummy, what is all the fuss?

Slow down mummy, make yourself a cup of tea.

Slow down mummy, come and spend some time with me.

Slow down mummy, let's put our boots on and go out for a walk,

let's kick at piles of leaves, and smile and laugh and talk.

Slow down mummy, you look ever so tired,

come sit and snuggle under the duvet and rest with me a while.

Slow down mummy, those dirty dishes can wait,

slow down mummy, lets have some fun, lets bake a cake!

Slow down mummy I know you work a lot,

but sometimes mummy, its nice when you just stop.

Sit with us a minute,

& listen to our day,

spend a cherished moment,

because our childhood is not here to stay! 

Rebekah.Knight (c)2011