Friday, 03 July 2009
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Is the Hokey Pokey Really What it's All About?
by Mama Pig Last night I was sitting in the living room watching Caleb and Emily play. Emily was busy with her Magna Doodle (can't ever say enough great things about that toy) and Caleb was switching from his blocks to nickjr on the computer. There are those moments that come over me and I just sit and watch them with wonder.
Stress simply is not a part of their lives. I might be sitting there pondering what bills need to be paid this week or what in the world I am going to make for dinner, but those two are just enjoying the moment. Caleb had decided that the blocks were boring him so he suddenly stood up and started spinning. Do you remember as a child that sometimes the most fun thing in the world was just to spin so that you would get dizzy? I couldn't help but smile at him; he was so happy just spinning.
I so want to go back to the time in my life that the most difficult thing I had to worry about was which Barbie to play with next. A time when the Hokey Pokey was fun even though the song made no sense whatsoever. I mean really; what is a hokey pokey and is it really what it is all about? A perfect example, Caleb wouldn't care what it was, he would just be laughing at the song. I on the other hand must figure out what exactly a hokey pokey might be.
I am making myself a promise. For just one day I am going to live in the moment. I am not going to concern myself with how much needs to be done in preparation for Alyssa's visit or our trip to pick her up. Tomorrow I am going to lose myself in a coloring book. I am going to sit outside and watch Caleb's face when his kite takes off into the sky. I am going to slide down the slide with Emily a million times if that is what she desires. I am not going to ponder anything tougher than "why is the sky blue, momma?".
No phones, no computers, no outside distractions. Just a day of learning the art of being with my two little ones.
I will be back on Tuesday to let you know if indeed the hokey pokey is what it is all about. Have a good one!
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- About Me: Hello everyone. I am Mama Pig. I am a very busy mom of eight children. Five by birth and three my marriage. While it is a busy life, it is one I wouldn't change for the world. Our oldest is 18 and will be graduating in May. We are even in the boys/girls department with four each. Two just turned 14, two just turned 12, one will be 10 this year, and the babies are 4 and 2. There are no twins in the mix, just step siblings that happen to be close in age. You will read alot about Down syndrome when you read my blog. Our youngest daughter was born with Down syndrome as well as a congenital heart defect. These are two issues I am extremely passionate about. I just resumed classes at the local community college. My goal is to someday reach law school with the hopes of focusing on family law.
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Ah, I remember when my 6th grade English Teacher, Mr. Dawson, told his class a story that went something like this...
So I was sitting at home one day when out of nowhere I heard the Hokey Pokey song start playing from the neighbor's house. So I decided to follow along, at least for one verse, at home. So I put my right arm in, and pulled my right arm out. I put my right arm in and I shook it all about. I did the Hokey Pokey, and I turned myself around. Suddenly, a bright flash of light, and the doors of truth opened themselves up, the secrets of the universe revealed themselves to me. That was what it was all about.
I took some minor liberties with the story, but the essence of the story still remains. Sometimes the simplest of actions, songs, etc. can be truly enlightening and, in some cases, relaxing. Best of luck doing the latter for that one day, and I hope the following day isn't twice as tough as usual. :þ
Sounds like a great idea!