As I mentioned I had not been feeling well last week, but I still babysat this weekend. I wasn't contagious (because asthma and allergies just aren't lol) and I made sure I was physically up to the task. I look forward to babysitting for two reasons :1) There is nothing more interesting than learning to me and with kids if you pay attention you can literally watch them acquire new words/skills and 2) Kids love life and that is contagious. In between the boogers and the tears, kids are so silly it's hard not to enjoy yourself with them.
So, after a hard week you can understand the benefits of babysitting for me. No one requiring much of me, limited timeframe, lots of sugar- good times had by all! I want to be clear that this is not a matter of taking advantage of my siblings'/friends' and only babysitting when I'm low. It's just the opposite, I generally don't mind babysitting because I know it will be an adventure and I'm happy to help when I can.
Like many of the other posts, this weekend was about getting back to myself. Retuning my perception AND reality back to what matters most to me, enjoying life. Laughing, sharing and borrowing joy from the 8 kids I interacted with maybe my weekend that much brighter. It made ME that much brighter to be with them and take in the little things like watching ants, shooting baskets and playing dinner.
Don't be afraid to go where you know you can find and borrow joy. Pay it forward and be mindful that who you are matters, let it matter in a good way. #WeekendRefresher #KidsAreStillWork #PostBorrowSeason