New Phases of Life
I have officially entered a new phase of life. Both of my kids are in school all. day. long. It’s such a bittersweet mix of emotions. I’m loving the flexibility of my day. I mean I only have one person to take care of during the day now. No not myself. I’m talking about Troy. He is my baby.
But it’s so weird to not have a baby or toddler around, hanging on me, demanding snacks. Last night I scrolled through pictures of my babies and reminisced with TL about how sweet and cute they used to be. And then this morning, my sweet Madi girl snuggled up in bed, told me that my breath made her sick to her stomach, and let me hold her for 20 minutes before she was done.
Each stage of this so called life (90’s reference!) comes with challenges and triumphs. My Mom and I often talk about how weird it is so realize how old we are! I mean up until two years ago I still told people I was 25. Troy told me that I had to stop telling people that because 25 was a decade ago. Whatever. Back to my Mom and me. When we talk, I have the opportunity to get advice, guidance, perspective, whatever you want to call it regarding this phase of life that I am in now.
Years ago I had the privilege of having Mike Murray as a mentor. Mike has an amazing story to tell and he gives wonderful counsel when asked. He told me once to find people in my circle of influence, or just outside it, that are in a different stage of life and watch them. Watch how they navigate through their challenges. Watch how they choose their priorities. Watch how they choose to live. I have held tight to this advice over the last 15 years and really sought to find indiviuals that I can aspire to be like. That I can ‘watch’. Do this. Find your person. Or people.
I love the pictures KK.