I love being a stay at home mom, but I also work part time from home. Then, of course, there's the six appointments each week for Sheridan (music therapy, OT, a teacher, speech, and PT x 2). I love his appointments. Really. It's all the other stuff that gets in the way... but the other stuff is important, too. For example, I'm on the Board of the Down Syndrome Information Alliance and I'm leading a few programs for them (more on them in a different post - they are very exciting!).
But lately I've been wishing secretly that Gary and I would just win the lottery already. Then I wouldn't have to work at all and I could spend my days hanging out with Buddy. And the extra "stuff" in our life wouldn't feel so overwhelming...
But the more I think about it, I do love what I do every day. And, more importantly, we already won the lottery. It's a genetic lottery, but a lottery nonetheless. It's the kind of lottery most people would prefer not to win - and some people actively try to avoid this lottery. But our winning ticket gave us the BEST life I could have ever imagined. And who wouldn't want to win such a beautiful life? Money can't buy this kind of stuff...
that was so sweet, Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI have missed you greatly in Blogland but I KNOW how busy you are...and you are inspiring to me because of all you do!
You did win the lottery! Your family is beautiful ... the photos says it all! However, to actually win the monetary lottery, I secretly hope that I win before you...hehehehe my family is bigger than yours ;p
ReplyDeleteGosh, Lisa, I've really missed your voice and photos and you just really hit the jackpot w/ this post. I feel overwhelmed with all we are committed to as a family, and I'm trying to say "no" more often than not. It's hard to do everything, even when we're super qualified or if it's something we really like to do, etc. I hope you'll find a healthy balance. Sheridan is so precious
ReplyDeleteHey Lisa - I've gotta be honest, this is the first time I have read your blog and I've gotta say, I am honored to know you, even if it's just a little bit... Thanks for sharing, Nichole Becker
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you. Missed your posts. You have such a beautiful family. I love the pictures and you can tell that Sheridan is the light of your life. Yes you did win the lottery. Yes it can get overwhelming at times as we can get so busy.. But it's worth it isn't it?!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and he is ADORABLE. More more more pictures...I can't get enough. You and your hubby look like great parents too.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back! Missed you and beautiful Sheridan's face!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the photos!! I was telling a friend the other day that I've never been more stressed and pulled in so many directions in my life - but I've never been happier. It's amazing how the simple things your child does can bring so much beauty and joy to your life and make everything seem okay. Still, I too wish I could win the lottery so I didn't have to work, so that it wasn't a challenge to coordinate all of my son's appointments (that I don't mind in the least), that I didn't miss so much of their lives.
ReplyDeletelove your post about winning the lottery!!! your pictures are beautiful too!!! don't you wish we didn't have to deal with anything else like cleaning, bills, buying groceries, etc... hope your week is going well!!!
ReplyDeleteSheridan won two lotteries that you didn't mention - the mom lottery and the hair lottery.
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