I feel rushed. Out of time. A little out of control. And my mind is full of thoughts about what I would do if I could use a time turner to add a few hours to my day.
If only I had more time...
Time to read my Bible.
Time to get a haircut.
Time to make Christmas cards.
Time to read books.
Time to knit a scarf.
Time to watch movies with my kid.
Time to eat breakfast and lunch.
Time to exercise.
Time to connect with far-away family.
Time to write.
Time to nap.
Time to find balance.
Time to have date night with my husband.
Time to clear my email inbox.
Time to cross stitch.
Time to do laundry and dishes.
Time to read blogs.
Time to take a family picture.
Time to watch all the shows sitting in my Hulu queue.
Time to write (and actually send) letters.
Time to work.
Time to sit in a quiet room without distraction.
Time. We could all use more of it.
What would you do if you could add extra time to your day?
Today I was taking both kids home from errands/school and one was crying she was cold (which required cleaning the pellet stove before turning it on) and one was crying he was hungry (which required making him a fancy quesadilla) and during all of this, I had to read blogs, edit photos, open my own mail, connect the new DVR box, answer the phone, and eat my own lunch.
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say, I'd just like the chance to do even half of my own stuff! And I badly need a haircut. Badly.
I would do so many of the same things on your list! It's crazy how we try so hard to add so many things to an already hectic schedule during the holiday season. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI recently decided I missed reading and that I would get to it, if only for 5 - 10 minutes a day. That's how I'm rolling right now. 5 - 10 minutes a day of the things that I love and miss. This way, they are not totally out of my life and gone.
ReplyDeleteFinish the decorating, go see Southern Lights with the kids, take a hot bath, fill out Christmas cards and get some sleep.. lots of sleep
ReplyDeleteSadly I would probably waste it. Time does seem to rush by way too quickly. I know over the last several months I have been trying to cut down on some things that take too much time away (like watching things on television) to replace them with things I ultimately enjoy more, like reading.
ReplyDeleteAlso am trying to get up early enough to spend time reading the Bible, exercising, and having breakfast before work so that I feel I've done some important things early and will have a better start to the day.
Ah yes, never enough time. I am feeling that way always, but especially during the holidays. With extra time I would blog more, read more blogs, read books, watch Christmas movies, meditate, clean my house. The list goes on. By the way, I know have the Cher song in my head.
ReplyDeleteIt does feel as if there is never enough time. I loved that you made a list, I was thinking I might do the same thing and then commit to do at least one of the things on my list each day. Thanks so much!!
ReplyDelete...I would finish the books piling up on my nightstand, add some nice curls to my hair in the morning, write more poetry, take more pictures, call my friends more often...and the list continues.
ReplyDeleteI think we could all use a little more time, couldn't we?
ReplyDeleteI like that you mention reading your bible. I do not make enough time for that, and it's really jumping out at me lately. It seems like everywhere I go I see it... I guess God is really trying to drive a point home to me right now!
Time goes by crazy fast! I try to remember that whenever I'm making a choice of what to spend my time on--don't spend it on something worthless, but instead something worthwhile! That idea really helps me in making choices. And this week it meant spending time with my little sisters instead of chores and computer work that needed to happen sometime, but could be postponed. :)
ReplyDeleteIf I had more time, I'd use just to,sit back and watvch my daughter grow. She's 6 and I don't know where the time went because I feel like I just bought her home from the hospital #SITSsharefest
ReplyDeleteI don't know. I had a lot of extra time this week due to taking 3 vacation days (I call it my Christmas Sanity Week), but I was busy every single minute of it, so I didn't feel particularly rested or festive. I think the "stuff to do" just magically fills up every tiny grain of time available, so I just pare down the to-do list and what I get done, I get done, and what I don't, I don't. #SITSSharefest
ReplyDeleteIt is so true. I read your list of things you wish you had time for & many are on my list. I would also add to mine... time to bake. I feel like I may not have time to make any of the things my family so looks forward to. Visiting from the SITS a day late because I did not have time yesterday :) Have a blessed Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYes the problem is that is a viscous cycle and a trap! If we were to get more time we would want MORE time and MORE time so it's better to do with what we have :) I think this is why prioritizing is best :) it is also essential to slow down and take a minute to smell the roses, otherwise we'll be pulling our hair out in no time! Have a great one Tracie! -Iva
ReplyDeleteIt's odd but we all gradually move through stages, vacillating between too much time and not enough time. I remember back during my single and ready to mingle days, there was plenty of time...then comes marriage and a baby carriage, and I'm here today wishing I had more.
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