On Saturday morning, my stress level was up just a bit. No big things, but lots of the little things that make the life of a stay at home mom feel daunting. Sick kids, tight budgets, hard working spouse.........I know some of you have been there, are there----right now.
I decided to take matters into my own hands and get out for some fresh air and some exercise. I hooked my faithful walking buddy to his leash, grabbed the I Pod and set out. The sun was shining and it was a tad warm for a December day in Ontario. I set the I-Pod to random shuffle and my friend, Kenny, sang a song for me. Instantly, the tears started to flow. Fortunately, there was a tissue in this well-prepared mom's pocket. Here are the lyrics, they really caught me right where I was, at that exact moment. So, for all of you that are feeling the stress of this holiday season:
Be As You Are........
Man, I could use a Pina Colada
Little bit of sun on my skin
A hammock, a book
Never gonna look back
Once my feet hit the sand
I've had it up to here with this rat race
Need a smile on my face
I wanna go where I can lighten up the load
Drive a little while on the wrong side of the road
Get this laying low off to a flying start
Play my guitar in the Caribbean sun
Hang with the locals at the Quiet Mon
Where you can be a tourist, a beach bum, or a star
And be as you are
Gettin' stuck sure would be easy
In this palm tree paradise
Ambition fades with every wave
For the finer things in life
Maybe I'll just hang around here
Go home later next year
I wanna go where I can lighten up the load
Drive a little while on the wrong side of the road
Get this laying low off to a flying start
Play my guitar in the Caribbean sun
Hang with the locals at the Quiet Mon
Where you can be a tourist, a beach bum, or a star
And be as you are
I wanna play my guitar in the Caribbean sun
Hang with the locals at the Quiet Mon
Where you can be a tourist, a beach bum, or a star
And be as you are
Be as you are
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3 comments:
OH Christy, thank you for posting that. I could have written your post word for word!! *hugs* to you!
Ah yes, Kenny to the rescue :) Do you have the whole CD? Every single song on that lowers my blood pressure bit by bit. When I am stressed or can't sleep, I pop that CD in and am instantly relaxed.
((((((HUGS))))) to you. I can't say I know what you're going through but as a kid of a stay-at-home mom, I want to say thank you for what you are doing for your children. They will be better people because of your sacrifice.
~Heidi
Merry Christmas, and I hope it was worth all the stress. Hope you are feeling better!
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