I have a to-do list. Don’t we all? And usually Sunday is set aside for the list. I want to start off Monday with a clean slate, at the very least with clean laundry. But yesterday that didn’t happen. And I need to be OK with it.
I chose people instead. After church I was invited to have lunch with a dear-to-my-family family. I accepted even though the list was waiting. The lunch was delightful and fun.
Home long enough to dash off a Slice of Life post, my daughter sent out a Help! message. Her toddler son’s ears were hurting. He was crying, and the baby woke up from her nap. I remember well the feeling of overwhelm as a mother of three, so off I went to help. The list could wait.
Now it’s early Monday morning. I scrambled out some lesson plans. I’ve got a rough draft of an article due today, and there are a few things left to do, but I’m going to take a walk, and start this week knowing that people (family) are more important than a list.
Reflections on the Teche 
YEAH for people! How wonderful to have that choice this Sunday. What a warm feeling I got today reading this post. Thank you.
You chose well! The laundry and lesson planning can wait for your loved ones! Glad you gave yourself a walk!
Family (and “family”) first. Always.
You are a master of being mindful and present.
People over tasks. Family first. A beautiful choice.
The most important job you’ll ever have – motherhood! It never ends and you chose it again. Bravo!
Definitely people first is the best course!
A wonderful choice for everyone!
I picked people over to-do’s yesterday too! I was going to get some schoolwork done and some spring cleaning done but the neighbors were outside and my daughter was outside and I decided enjoying the sunshine and warmth was a better choice! Glad I wasn’t the only one!
This list can most definitely wait. Good call!
Love seeing your grands with their books. It’s never wrong to come to the rescue of a needy Mama. We’ve been helping out with our three boys since son-in-law’s been out of town.
I read your spider story. I love how grands give us a story to tell every time.