Spenny has been officially walking for 3 weeks now, and is constantly on the go. He runs circles around our apartment, dragging his toys, laundry, and anything else he can get his mitts on. He’s a busy boy. But he hits his breaking point after a few hours, and usually throws himself onto the floor sobbing and screaming (his way of saying “I need a nap now.”) He wants to keep playing, but he knows he needs to rest first. He isn’t wired to run around all day and night without taking a break.
His running around today made me think of how life is also in constant motion, and sometimes it just feels busy, busy, busy. I feel like I have a perpetual to-do list that will never get done, and that I don’t have time to rest or take a break. It’s been a struggle to learn how to balance things and slow down for a moment. Much like Spencer and his naps, I am not wired to be on the go non-stop every day. Rest is important and taking time to relax is necessary so I can recharge and be ready – physically and emotionally – for the next day. Sometimes I may feel like I can’t afford to rest, but really… I can’t afford not to.
Kristen Stewart, Writer 