Lazy. It’s one of those good/bad words isn’t it? Conjuring up images of decadent chilling or irresponsible slacking.
And depending on your perspective, it can be both. At the same time.
Two thirds of the way through our summer holidays and I’m yearning for a few lazy days. In the decadent sense, of course.
We are having a wonderful holiday (bar the odd threenager tantrum and six(teen) year old strop) and I’m enjoying the break from routine immensely.
We are making the most of our days and having a good go at ticking everything off our summer bucket list.
I won’t lie though. I am exhausted.
Where do children get their energy from?
Twelve hours a day of constant motion and noise. It amazes me as much as it exhausts me (and not them?!)!
I wonder at their enthusiasm, and it is infectious. A buzz of busyness surrounds them.
But, a moment of quiet would be wonderful :)
I think most parents would relate to the feeling of: Lazy? Chance’d be a fine thing! Laziness and parenting are not words that sit comfortably together. They are almost mutually exclusive.
Being lazy feels like a bit of a luxury.
Sitting on the sofa with a cuppa, some trashy TV, and no guilt, takes on an air of magic. A fantasy. The stuff of wishful thinking.
I am not by nature lazy (in the irresponsible sense). I like to be busy, productive. I like to achieve.
However, I would not say no to a day off. One with no responsibilities, no tasks, no errands. One where I could be ridiculously lazy. Do absolutely nothing.
Just a day though. Okay, maybe two.
Because I’d miss that buzz, that infectious busyness, that wonderful enthusiasm.
And anyway, summer vacation with three kids? Chance’d be a fine thing :)
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You summed it perfectly that laziness and parenting don’t go together! I’d love to be lazy on a tropical beach but actually I’m nuts about scuba diving so wouldn’t be.
I do sometimes think that the fantasy of laziness is probably better than the reality :) But, the odd day might be nice!
Oh, I hear ya! I’d love to be lazy more often but these days, even when I get the rare chance to be (ie time away from the kids when I’m not working), I feel I should be getting things done and end up clearing stuff out and cleaning etc. One of these days/years I will reclaim lazy though because I do love a good old slob around! xx
Exactly, it’s actually really hard to switch off and do nothing, isn’t it? Would be nice for a day though :)
Sounds like you deserve some serious ‘me’ time. The up side is, if they’re anything like my son, they’ll embrace the slacker lifestyle and you’ll never have to do anything with them again …
Ha! I suspect that the teenage years will be slightly less frantic :)
That photo doesn’t say ‘lazy’ to me, it says ‘relaxation’. That is something altogether different and definitely required! Enjoy the rest of your Summer bucket list :) x
Ah, I think that relaxation is almost like intentional/positive laziness :) And, definitely required from time to time!
Lovely post, Sara. :)
I enjoy the odd lazy day, as lazy as it can ever be with an autistic child but it helps to recharge the batteries. I understand my Ma’s afternoon power naps now lol X
Yes, it’s sometimes becomes a necessity to switch off, even just for a short while, to refresh and recharge x
Great post, hope you do get a lazy day soon, even if you do spend it missing being busy!
Lol! Thank you, I’m terrible for actually managing to relax :)
Oh the dream of being a bit lazy! Even when I have a whole day to myself and I try to build an hour or so of ‘me time’ into it I inevitably end up just finding more and more things that need doing and then -bang- the kids are back! I also love the fact that there is rarely a boring moment though – that is one of the great parts of parenthood I guess that maybe you don’t even appreciate at the time. Thanks for linking up to #thetruthabout Xx
I am really quite bad at being truly lazy… But, you’re right, it’s certainly never boring :)
I’ve learnt to embrace the summer holidays but I’ll be honest….it’s taken years! As they’ve got older, it has got a LOT easier. Having said that, by week no. 5 I am craving some down time…on my own….in a cafe…with a notepad and pen! x
It has been much easier this year, in a lot of ways, as like you I’ve embraced it. As a result, I’m blooming knackered :)
I imagine most parents of at least one school age child will be able to relate to this post hon. I’m very fortunate in that I have a lazy day with one of my best friends planned for next weekend. With five kids between us, we’ve earnt it ;-) Hope you get some chill time soon lovely xxx
Oh, have a wonderful time! I really could do with one of those :)
Yes I feel you here, sometimes a little down time is nice, I find with my two a good book for 10-20 minutes keeps them quite. But of course sometimes they bicker or have to much energy to sit still. I do enjoy it all their energy as much as sometimes I just crave some quiet me time. x
Oh, I love the energy, wish I could bottle it, but a little quiet time would be good :)
I think being lazy, doing nothing for a while is essential, for parents and kids. Many of us seem so busy trying to keep up with the Jones’ and thinking we need to fill every moment that we forget that just flumping on the sofa and watching a movie or curling up with a book are perfectly acceptable ways to pass an afternoon. It’s hard to find a balance at times of activity and rest, especially with little ones, hope you find some time to be lazy soon
I feel you on the exhaustion part and the kids have so much more energy then me even after a long day swimming and running outside in the heat. Where do they get it all from? I could use a piece or two of it myself to get things done. lol You aren’t alone there. Thank you for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme
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