Decisions

I feel like I always have such difficult decisions to make these days.  Maybe for you, they may not seem like such difficult decisions, but for me, they are excruciating.

Today's difficult decision?

Should I stay in bed, while Brian is home and stay in my pajamas all day?

or should I get showered and dressed and enjoy the semi-warm spring temperatures?

It probably seems obvious, but who says staying in bed all day isn't good for me?  I haven't stayed in bed for an entire day, yet.  Aren't I entitled to just one?  I'm comfortable, I'm content, why do I feel guilty staying in bed?

The kids are going outside with Daddy and I can't help but feel like I'd be missing out on the moments, the laughter, the picture taking opportunities.

And the birds.

When I can hear birds singing, I feel like James and Jake are sending the birds to me, singing me a gentle song.

I've never loved that sound so much in my life.

I think I need to go outside.

or open my windows and listen to the birds from my bed.

I just can't decide.

Comments

[Antonette]

Do both. Lay in bed for awhile and listen to the birds, then get up and go out to take pictures of them.

I hope James and Jake send you bluebirds.

[Lynette]

We've got some rainy days coming up so I say save the bed days for then, that way you don't feel like you're missing out. But we all can benefit from a day spent lounging in PJ's. That's for sure.

[Beth/Mom2TwoVikings]

I hope they send you a robin to tell ya it's Spring and a cardinal to brighten your day!

[Jdude]

I think you are entitled to stay in bed - and eat your ice cream - ALL OF IT!!

[Adventures In Babywearing]

Ah- you can do it all. Lay in bed, open the windows for those birds, and if they draw you out to them, go.

xoxo
Steph

[ellinghouse]

what a wonderful decision to have to make, I think whatever you decide, you are bound to win!

[mandy]

I vote for staying in bed and opening windows! But it is late enough you have likely already made your decision!

[ryley]

You seriously do need to go outside.
It's a balmy and sunny 52 degrees here.. and I haven't been feeling great all day.. I kinda have a headache.. my nose is all stuffy.. and my sinuses hurt.. and I'm so tired I feel like I need a crane to hold my eye lids open.

I almost never take a lunch while I'm at work (I live off of Overtime!!) but today I decided to get out. I opened the sun roof, rolled down the windows and turned up the radio as loud as my headache would let me.

And MAN.. it felt soooooooooo good.. it was just what I needed..

I hope you decided to do the same! (p.s. sunday is my favorite day to stay in bed all day!! I sacrafice a church day everyonce in awhile for a stay in bed day!)

[Susan]

Uh, hello??!! Handsome young servant men should carry you outside IN your bed, plant you in a happy spot, (not under the tree; you want to hear the birds, not "experience" them). Then they shall fluff your pillows & bring you as many bowls of ice cream as you desire. Several should be on guard for you while you doze while the others should be tending the laundry.

[vickie]

no matter what you decide...in bed or outside, the birds are definitely a healing source, nature is like that, a spiritual blanket when we are immersed in it's loving embrace. and i love how you said the bird songs are sent by your sons....i believe it.

[Tara R]

I understand. If I ever have the chance to stay in bed I feel guilty too. When my post partum depression was at its worst my hubby would try and let me get some extra rest and instead I would lie in bed feeling guilty for not spending my time with my kids and for not enjoying my life more.

I think it is beautiful that the birds remind you of your sweet angel sons.

[Becky]

Open the windows, stay in bed, and eat ice cream. Oh, and keep sweat pants on at all times.

[Brittany]

I would stay in bed and eat ice cream... Or just stay in bed and sleep. We, as moms, are entitled... but, alas, I never stay in bed when I have the opportunity either!

(PS I just happened to stumble upon your bloggy, while reading some other ones! Great posts, so I thought I'd comment! :))

[Carolyn]

By now I know you have made up your mind. Please post and let us know what you ended up doing. I for one would love to know.
And did you eat some ice cream today? What kind?

[crookedeyebrow]

um if it were up to me to have my own free time, I'd stay in pjs and chill.

But that's just me.

Better yet, I'd eat ice cream in bed, then nap, then watch my favorite movie. Yup. I'm all about the lazy moments.

[pinksandblues]

Last evening, as my husband and I were leaving a restaurant, we could hear a chorus of birds. It was just at that point where the dark is slightly more defined than light, and it made it even more beautiful that we could hear the birds without seeing them! And singing!... it was more like a symphony! James & Jake sent the gentle songbirds to sing to the entire earth!