Aware of the power I had to create for this family a routine which could make or break - I was left paralyzed for a long time by - you guessed it -- too much choice.
In the face of great choice - like I always do - I go for the very basics... faith, fitness and fun.
The slow two-hour argument-ridden outings slowly morphed into extended day-long park visits which the whole family could live through without a meltdown.
The bored sit-downs which were treated as the bane of a busy persons's life on a friday evening - now is a cherished break from the daily demanding routine of never-ending responsibilities.
The crowning glory for sure was the bike ride this morning. Hardly upto it, doing it purely because I was asked to - I ended up embarking on one of the best rides in san diego. ever. The blossoms were heavenly... the lake was full and the partner carefree. We could view for miles what otherwise whizzed past us on the freeway.
Pushing back guilt for a child left behind for this bike ride, we head back worrying for the child. He was more than okay - busy getting his way with the grandparents.
It took me only 4 years to get to this point. If anyone wants to know how to get two workaholics to like having fun - just ping me. I am dead serious.
In the face of great choice - like I always do - I go for the very basics... faith, fitness and fun.
The slow two-hour argument-ridden outings slowly morphed into extended day-long park visits which the whole family could live through without a meltdown.
The bored sit-downs which were treated as the bane of a busy persons's life on a friday evening - now is a cherished break from the daily demanding routine of never-ending responsibilities.
The crowning glory for sure was the bike ride this morning. Hardly upto it, doing it purely because I was asked to - I ended up embarking on one of the best rides in san diego. ever. The blossoms were heavenly... the lake was full and the partner carefree. We could view for miles what otherwise whizzed past us on the freeway.
Pushing back guilt for a child left behind for this bike ride, we head back worrying for the child. He was more than okay - busy getting his way with the grandparents.
It took me only 4 years to get to this point. If anyone wants to know how to get two workaholics to like having fun - just ping me. I am dead serious.
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