A confession at 5,000ft

Hello from 5,000ft above sea level (Or somewhere high in the mountains)

The night before we were leaving for a trip to the Blue Ridge mountains in North Carolina, I was a bit cranky.

Must have been a few sleepless nights and I always get a little anxious before traveling thinking I’ll forget to do something…

Which I did.

We actually got out of the house on time, which is a miracle in itself.

So my wife says, “Well, are you going to apologize to me for your attitude last night?”

I said, “Yes, but we better wait till we get past TSA security first so I don’t have to apologize again for being a nut.” 😂

Oh that thing I forgot? Making sure that my license was in my wallet.😡

We did get on that plane, thank God.🙏🏼

And I did apologize to my wife once we were sitting down on the plane:)

This post is less about travel prep and more about staying present when you have a million things to do as a parent.

You’re making sure the bills are paid…

Kids are fed…

Coordinating activities to keep everyone happy…

You have that big deadline you have to be ready for…

Oh, and dinner plans the night before your trip when you’re not even packed yet.

Life can feel overwhelming at times.

But our kids? They only see what’s in front of them at that moment.

Take some time and give yourself grace, stare at your child for a little while and feel the present moment as they feel it.

We can learn from and slow down watching our kids.

Sometimes I just watch my son entertain himself and it takes me back to when I used to do the same.

Life as an adulting parent is no joke.

But life is short so go be a kid again and play.

Buy yourself a toy.

Build a fort.

Watch your favorite movie as a kid.

I promise the adulting stuff will get done.

Just a reminder, you’re doing great.

You got this!

In your corner,

Greg

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