Productive in simply bonding

I subscribe to Jill Savage's daily thoughts and her message today was very convicting! (See below) Today I found myself texting Mike a list of all that I had accomplished... laundry, cleaning out the Christmas tree stand, putting clothes away, dishes, dinner, etc.. When I got to checking my e-mail this message really hit home.

I am only home with Owen for so long. I need to chill out with my tasks and make sure that I am finding the time to be present and bond with Owen. He is sleeping next to me right now. I love listening to each little sleepy snort he makes. Thank you Jill Savage for the reminder that "Bonding with a baby by just being present, is being productive."
 

Sometimes I need to rethink the way I think…

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 03:50 AM PST

You know, I try to accomplish as much as I can in a day. In some ways, it’s how I measure success.  I bet you do too much of the time!

My friend Jody said a post from another Mom on Facebook made her reevaluate this way of thinking, though. The post said: “I’m totally unproductive when I have a sleeping baby lying on me. I can just lie here and listen to her breathe….”
As Jody imagined this Mom being unable to get things done, she read another Mom’s comment: “Looks like it’s time to redefine the word ‘productive.’ I’m pretty sure sharing a heartbeat with your newborn is a good use of time.”

 

Bonding with a baby by just being present, is being productive. Being really present for much older kids, and my husband and friends is too. It’s like sharing a heartbeat all over again. How do you need to redefine “productivity” today?