Wordful Wednesday - Seizing the Moment

I work full-time. I’m often asked, how we manage to do all that we can. Well, I think the biggest thing we do is “seize the day” – every day.

Monday was not the ideal day to take the boat out. The weather was cold and windy. It was a holiday and the lake was sure to be crowded – despite the weather. But, when we asked the girls what they wanted to do for the holiday, they both said “go boating”. I did not grow up as a boater. It was never something that I thought I would enjoy. But, I have learned that it is great family time. The girls behave. They smile the whole time (unless they almost get dunked on the tube). Both of them get along with one another and I can’t think of a time we’ve had to separate them – on the boat. So, we seized the very cold day and enjoyed a few hours on the choppy and green lake.

When our lives are over and we are looking back at the memories that we get to take with us, I want the memories to be fun, happy and playful. I don’t want them to be memories of cleaning and working in the yard every day off mom and dad both have. That may mean that my closet has a pile a foot high of clean and worn clothes. It may mean that there are a few weeds in our flower beds. I may have to scramble to do laundry so that everyone has underwear. But those are sacrifices I am willing to make for memories of fun and games.

The girls had a blast with their friends and no one got too cold. I’m sure they won’t remember the specifics of the day, but they will remember they that their friend, an 8 year old boy, dove into the freezing water to fetch a Twinkie that Scott had tossed to the girls on the tube. They will also remember the one time both moms got on the tube and froze their fannies off.

I know seizing the day isn’t the only thing we do to fit it all in, but it does help explain why we try to find fun things to do as often as possible.

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Loralee

June 2, 2010 at 11:33 pm

YUP, I was one of those going “OMG, HOW THE FREAK DO YOU DO IT ALL?!!!”

🙂

And?

You take some seriously awesome photos, woman.

I am THRILLED if I manage not to cut the heads off of people. 🙂

(LOVED meeting you!)
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Amy
Twitter: familytrifecta
Reply:
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:26 pm

Thanks Loralee, the trick to not cutting off heads – shoot wide and crop. 🙂 Oh, and if you saw my house and closet you would say, “Oh she doesn’t do it all.” My husband would add the inside of my car to the list of things I don’t do.

Blessing

June 2, 2010 at 9:53 pm

Seems like they had so much fun!!!

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Stephanie
Twitter: stephsday

June 2, 2010 at 3:37 pm

Such an important thing to remember! I, too, want to be a fun mom – the kind of mom who is willing to be spontaneous and leave the laundry behind! 🙂
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Amy
Twitter: familytrifecta
Reply:
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:28 pm

laundry will be there when you get back, but those precious girls only get some opportunities once.

Trac

June 2, 2010 at 12:46 pm

SHE IS SO CUTE! We have a boat (well in laws do) and we have a Jet Ski! So much fUN! I want that raft!

This is my first time here… I love it. I’m now a new follower. Come follow me back when you get a chance? Hugs, Traci

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Amy
Twitter: familytrifecta
Reply:
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:32 pm

Hi Trac- Welcome 🙂

The raft is from Costco. This years model seats 4 instead of 3. They are great and very durable.

Emily

June 2, 2010 at 9:08 am

I just found you on work,wife,mom,life. I love your blog, and I really loved what you said about “seize the day, every day.” I work full-time too, and I work with another mom who is working full-time temporarily. She often complains that she doesn’t have time with her kids, and that she doesn’t have time for the zoo, library, etc. I told her we did all of those things — we just make sure to do all the important things first, and to me, the important things are spending time together and making good memories. But “Seize the day, every day” is a beautiful way to put it.

Amy
Twitter: familytrifecta
Reply:
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:34 pm

Hi Emily – I’m so glad you found me 🙂 I love hearing from other moms who believe all of the unimportant stuff can wait. Heading over to check out your blog now.