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Earlier this week, I was helping my oldest son with a school assignment—though in preschool, homework is really more for the parents than the kids.
It was late, and I was about to say, "Okay, that’s enough, we’re done," as he painstakingly dragged another unrecognizable blue squiggle across the page. But just before the words left my mouth, a small voice inside whispered, "Don’t rush this."
Don’t rush this.
How many times in life could we use that reminder?
As kids, we can’t wait to grow up—counting down the years until we get our driver’s license, move out of our parents’ house, or head off to college.
In our single years, we yearn for the day we have a family of our own, not realizing the quiet beauty of making decisions that affect no one but ourselves.
At work, we rush through the learning, eager to climb the corporate ladder, often overlooking the wisdom gained from simply being the intern.
And then, as parents, we find ourselves speeding through the very moments we once longed for.
It feels fitting, on Valentine’s Day, to recognize that slowing down is an act of love. Love for others. Love for our children. Love for ourselves.
Maybe, if we embrace that love, the next generation won’t inherit our society’s relentless urge to move on to the next thing—the next meeting, the next basketball practice, the next milestone.
Maybe they’ll feel the freedom to slow down and hurry less.
What if we chose not to rush them as they fumble with their shoes in the morning?
What if we let them linger over their outfit choices without hurrying them along?
What if we didn’t rush through Sunday dinner with friends just because bedtime looms on the horizon?
What if, this time, we let them stay up a little later?
What if we said no to that third birthday party this weekend so we’re not overextended, distracted, or already thinking about what’s next?
What if we simply allowed ourselves to be present—fully, intentionally—in the precious moment we’re in?
As an act of love for them, and for ourselves—let’s savor what’s here, right now. Don’t rush this.
P.S. We’re heading to Disney World with our kids (2 & 4 years old). If you’ve taken your kids to Disney, what’s your favorite memory? Please reply, I’d love to hear from you!
👗 If you’re starting to shop for spring, Target has the cutest dresses right now like this stripped maxi and this shirt dress. Both are work but also kid-activity appropriate.
🧀 My friend Courtney made this dip for our Super Bowl party this past weekend and I couldn’t stop eating it. It’s seriously addicting!
👸🏻 The best part of my skincare routine right now is this instant glow serum. It feels so hydrating and refreshing when I put it on, and leaves my skin dewy and glowing.
Happy Friday, Friends! I hope you all have a great weekend!
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