So, when we decided to switch Bubbie's schooling from 5 days down to 3, I realized that we had one free day a week. Tuesdays are reserved for MOPS mtgs, the Steering mtg and then a playdate once a month. Bubbie goes to school Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, so that left Thursdays with no plans. I decided right then and there to listen to the small, still voice and mark it off the calendar every week.
This summer we went somewhere just about every day. We either had a playdate or went to the park or had errands or appointments. I mean, seriously, when I look back at our summer calendar, we were going non-stop. I liked it. It kept the boys busy. I got to chat with friends and play with the boys while they were getting some energy out. The more pregnant I got though, the harder it got to keep up that pace. Around the time I started having difficulty moving as fast, Peanut became the man on the MOVE and by that I mean, a full fledged toddler! It made things a lot more difficult.
There were two days this summer that were "PJ DAYS" and by that I mean, we did nothing, saw no one and went no where. I'm sad to say, it was REALLY hard to keep those PJ DAYS!!! On both of those days we had invitations to get together with friends. I felt almost guilty for telling people no, but I also felt very possessive and frustrated that I had to explain that we needed a down day. I realized that after that last PJ day that we desperately needed a down day more consistently.
So, Thursdays are our new down days aka PJ DAYS. We go no where. We see no one. We do nothing. I feel very strongly about this choice. Does this mean it'll be harder to get together with friends? Most definitely yes. Will it mean we have days of loneliness and boredom? I'm sure it'll sneak in every once in a while. I am most definitely aware that this is something God has called me to do. I have felt very strongly about simplicity in our lives over the last few months and slowly, but surely, the voice keeps getting LOUDER AND LOUDER! I am sort of afraid that if I don't listen and sit back and enjoy this season of quietness, I'll regret it and the Lord will MAKE me sit down and be quiet. I have even started to question some of my commitments..... but haven't withdrawn from any as of yet. We'll take this "slowing down" process slowly and for now, Thursdays are ours!
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4 thoughtful comments:
I missed when you decided to go to 3 day preschool. I hope you enjoy your thursdays. I try to keep our monday snd fridays free of therapies, but I can't always do that. But our situation is different.
I totally think it'll be good. I don't see how you handle all you do! I need to figure out which vitamins you're taking!
One thing we've learned to do with 4 kids is keep the schedule in check. We severely limit the days we go out. Sometimes it is lonely, but we've learned that we are our own best company!
Thursdays are our "day" too. All of our regular playmates are in school or MDO that day, so it's just me and the kiddos. We may do a few special things just the three of us this Fall, but I expect that most days we'll just chill out at home. Cherish your Thursdays and don't feel bad about turning down invitations.
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