Thursday, May 17, 2012

let's just enjoy this moment, shall we?

oh you guys... i'm treading water.  i'm balancing a million things, none of which are bad.  mom duties, photographer duties, church duties, wife duties, part-time worker duties, self-duties, housekeeper duties... you get the idea.  probably because most of you are doing the same thing.  we take on a lot because we know we can & then we feel like {as a good friend of mine put it} you're just one step away from not getting up out of bed in the morning.  it's not depression, it's exhaustion.  and it's a situation i've chosen to be in because there is so. much. i. want. to. do.  sure, a couple extra hours in the day might help... but would it?  because i'm pretty sure i'd find a way to fill that too.

i guess what i'm saying is that i am feeling the need to slow down.  i'm getting tired, i'm feeling pregnant & i'm starting to freak out a little at what's ahead.  two kids.  but then i look at everything i'm juggling & there isn't a single thing i'd choose to take off the table.  so then whattyado?

i've definitely cut back on the blogging... maybe you've noticed, maybe you haven't.  i feel like lately it's pregnancy update, week in iPhotos, token post of another subject, rinse, repeat.  and it'll probably continue to be like that as i'm insistent on continuing to document this pregnancy & our lives in the meantime.

but right now?  right at this moment?  i just want to slow down & take a breath.  i want to enjoy some of the good things in my life, some of the quiet moments & some of the things that make life worth living.  this is what it's all about.  this is how my little family spent my third mother's day as a mom.  it was just me & my two guys + the one in my belly, at the park.  it was a gorgeous day, parker was happy & the lighting was perfect for picture taking.  so i took lots.

i love my crazy, exhausting, sometimes-overwhelming life.  i am blessed with so much & am so grateful for all the opportunities that come my way, even if sometimes i think it's gonna kill me.  i'm so grateful for sam & parker & for this little boy we get to meet in less than three months.

and sometimes i just need to step back from it all, look at the big picture, take a deep breath... and remember that.













{ps:  wanna see what our mother's day looked like last year?  click here.  spoiler alert:  i had a much flatter stomach & better hair.  just sayin.}

19 comments:

  1. You have no idea how 110% I relate to this... I've been struggling with all the same things... It's so nice to hear it coming from someone else! :) Not that it helps you... But, well, helps me a little! haha XO

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  2. Oh yes, I can totally relate (as usual). Wait, I feel like we live the same life... 2 little boys, photography... yah. Anyway, now that I'm back at work after Easton's arrival, I can just feel the stress and exhaustion coming on. But I need to remember to step back and slow down. And definitely appreciate my life, cause it's a good one.

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  3. For serious. I feel like I'm barely making it. Two totally wild boys. Full-time job. Housework. Blogging. Ughhhhhh.

    I wish I had time to stop and realize how blessed I really am.

    p.s. I think you look really great!

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  4. Yep, sounds like my world. Some days are better than others, but I have just come to accept that this season of life is just.so.full.

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  5. Whoa, I was just writing this post in my head this morning, but now I can just copy and paste yours, minus the pregnancy piece. Will this ever get any easier? Life is so freaking busy!

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  6. this post is like you read my mind! so true and can definitely relate! you do such an amazing job and i love the pictures from your mother's day! looks like it was a blast! you look adorable!!

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  7. Don't stress about the blog, we love hearing and seeing anything you have to say :)

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  8. I can totally relate - I've cut back too...and it feels good. Focus on all that's important to you but be sure you take time for yourself too!

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  9. Great pictures! I've also been struggling with finding time for everything, and like you the blog was the first to cut back on.

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  10. OK - you might expect this coming from a concerned Mom of an expectant daughter, but I heard Dr. Nancy Snyderman, on NBC news this morning referring to a new mother fighting for her life with a serious illness - which I will not go into here - anyways the Dr. said that expectant Moms in the 3rd trimester have a great drain on their immune system. So you are getting it right - time to back off - not just to enjoy life (very important) but to give strength to your body which is putting finishing touches on yet another amazing Nielson kiddo, who will need a very healthy Mom before you know it! oxox

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  11. PS - These pictures are AWESOME! A great record of the joys in your life! :)

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  12. I know what you mean with the juggling. Some days/weeks are much busier than others and I usually can tell when it's time to step back a bit. I've been LOVING the weather...getting out, enjoying friends and sunshine for a couple hours each day...but it definitely makes you feel the crunch at the end of the day.

    Parker is still awake...jabbering away!

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  13. He is so darn cute (and you are the most adorable pregnant lady ever, I think!). You are smart to try and slow down and savor these moments. My " first baby" just had her last day of high school today!! It's crazy how fast it goes, I.am.not.kidding!!

    -heather

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  14. I know, sometimes you just have stop everything and take a DEEP breath. Gorgeous pics! I love that one of him on the slide (great perspective) and the ones with you in them! By the way, I've enjoyed reading your blog that I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger award. http://www.croppedstories.blogspot.com/2012/05/versatile-blogger-award.html

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  15. I'm with ya Amy! I have always thrived when I am on a tight schedule...balancing a million things at once. I don't feel complete unless I am constantly doing something...but at the same time, sometimes I really feel like I am missing out on important moments when I choose to sit in front of my laptop blogging, or editing pictures instead of just relaxing with the hubs, or taking some time to myself. I think it's SOOOO easy to get wrapped up in all that stuff and feel like you HAVE to do it all...but sometimes you have to think...what am I missing by choosing to do this task right now...and is it worth it???
    xoxox hang in there hon!
    ♥ Kyna

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  16. seriously cute prego bump.

    i try and remind myself daily... to enjoy what matters the most.

    it is soooo incredibly easy to get soooo busy and wrapped up in life demands. and... not even notice the million mile and hour pace we end up at.

    needless to say my once spotless house has become the first thing i walk away from... and go to the park instead.

    :)

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  17. amen to the balancing act that is being a mom. it's good advice to enjoy the moments. oh, and - i think your hair looks great! :) hope you guys have a great weekend. :)

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  18. ahhhh balance..... you look gorgeous though. And those photos are spectacular.

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