Just a Minute

"Just a minute"... it's a phrase you frequently hear in this Sassy House I'm afraid. It's true, I "just a minute" you too often. It's what happens when there's other things going on, like bills, meal planning, meal cooking, kid comforting, and self preservation even -- the list is truly endless. I noticed today that while I was on hold with the student loan department at LSSU that I "just a minute" 'ed you both twice. Then, I realized wow that's not nice. It is important to learn patience... and it is imperative to learn that you may not pester while someone is on the phone... it is also important you know that your thoughts are worth more than "just a minute" to me. So, instead of staying on hold any longer; I put the phone down and I sat on the floor and I listened. What you had to tell me was important to you both, "Kailee is not sharing the Barbie toy." "Gracie is bothering me by asking so much." Ok... those important to you in the moment things were worth taking a minute to listen to because if I hadn't put the phone down I now see how this could have escalated to something more - thankfully it didn't. But, don't let it that fool you -- we had a bit of that this morning - more than I care for in a year to be honest. I'm going to try and not "just a minute" you as much... and in return you are both going to try and make sure if I am in the middle of something, that what you have to say is something you absolutely cannot solve on your own. It turns out though, you do have the strategies to solve all of your own problems; I see it every day... you just like me there standing by with my "atta girl" at the ready and my "you tell it sista"s of plenty. I don't mind it, really I don't! It's my job...the description of a mommy is never-ending and continually changing to be honest so; whatever you need, whenever you need it... I will do my best to guide you, atta girl you and you tell it sista you, all the times that you desire. Just remember, we're human. We err... we faulter... we even fail... so if I "just a minute" you please know I'm trying and I will catch myself and I will re-evaluate if need be. I love you. xo