5 Min Friday- Listen

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 Write for 5 minutes and link up here at Lisa-Jo Baker. Todays word- Listen.

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I think, I want 5 minutes of peace. I want 5 minutes to myself! 5 minutes without a 3 year old whining about something, without a 2 year old calling for help, 'mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy...', without a infant crying to be picked up.

Then I stop and listen. Really listen.

I hear a 3 year old who so desperately wants to be independent but doesn't know how to break away yet. I get to be her everything for only a few more years.

I hear two very special (almost) two year olds who love me and want me to be involved in everything they are doing and learning. I get to be the one to help them learn, I get to be the one that cheers them on and encourages them.

I hear a brand new sweet blessing calling for me. I am the only one she wants, I am the only one that can feed her and help her grow. I am the one who can comfort her in a split second. 

When I really listen to my life- 5 minutes of 'peace' doesn't seem so peaceful! I am thankful for all the blessings and promise to hear them for what they truly are- moments in time that will be all but gone soon enough. It's all in the way you listen....

STOP

Comments

  1. ResealiaJune 14, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Great post! Sounds you lead a busy and entertaining life! Savor those sacred moments of listening and enjoying your little blessings! I'm stopping by from The Heart Spa.

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    1. Leigh AnneJune 14, 2013 at 10:07 PM

      We are super busy- but I enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. SabrenaJune 14, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    What a beautiful sentiment! I have four kids too, but my closest are two and 6 months, and I have an 8 year old and 12 year old...mothering sure is hard!

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    1. Leigh AnneJune 14, 2013 at 10:09 PM

      It sure is! Four is a good number I think! Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. ElishaJune 14, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    This is great Leigh Anne!

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  4. Simply BethJune 17, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Oh how beautiful this was! To stop and listen to those beautiful sounds of our children. The time does go by too quickly but we listen in new ways.
    Blessings to you. Thank you for stopping by my page for FMF too.
    Beth

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    1. Leigh AnneJune 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

      Thank YOU for doing the FMF!! I have really enjoyed them so far! Thank you for the encouragment.

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  5. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    I hear you on this one, sister. Though I only have one little one clamoring for my attention, I echo those thoughts of desiring five minutes of peace and selfishly wanting to escape sometimes to just have some 'me' time. But when I stop and really think about it, and like you said, just listen? I realize how greatly he needs me and how special this time in his life is. AND how lucky I am as his mama to be able to provide love for him. That's greater than any five minute break I could take ;) Thanks for the great reminders, Leigh Anne!

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  6. Leigh AnneJune 21, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Thank you for stopping by! This time with our kids is so special but hard! Keep on truckin' mama!

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