Sunday, January 10, 2010

It's the Small Things...

Trying to get Rafi to sleep upstairs tonight, my little finger being used as his pacifier - and looking out across to the darkened church, and thankful I was not outside in the minus temps. I began thinking about all the things I hadn't done or still needed to be done in the next few days, and the list was getting longer and longer.

However, slowly I began to feel that this is what I should be doing right now - enjoying the quiet, the low-light and helping Rafi get to sleep. It was for a few moments peaceful, the dogs were even quiet - and I suddenly wanted to make an concentrated effort to remember this moment as we rocked back and forth. Perhaps I won't remember this exact time - writing it down may help - but it was lovely while it lasted and it's the small things that count...and Rafi woke up about 15 minutes later!

4 comments:

  1. aw, too right. and ha! typical he woke up so soon after! he wanted to remember the moment too!

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  2. aw, nice post, Rich. If only we could know then that Raf would be up for a play session at 1:30am!!!!xx

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  3. ha i totally assumed this was al posting, rich! Nice to see you postin'!

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  4. What a lovely post. You are so right, Richard! It's those fleeting moments that are so meaningful, and it's so good (and sometimes difficult) to stop and enjoy them. Good for you.

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