Ok. Here it is........the honest truth. I've been fantasizing about becoming an Octopus. Why? Because then I could have enough arms to juggle it all. Just today I was breast feeding the baby while decorating cupcakes with my son and consoling my daughter because she had a boo boo. Everyone needed me at that moment. It wasn't even ten in the morning and my brain was about to explode. So, instead of counting to ten and taking a deep breath like most people do, I took a moment and thought about what it would be like to be an octopus with a million arms. Then, I could actually do it all. Maybe even take a shower before the day was over. Now that's a concept!
I lost myself in my octopus moment as the chaos continued. What would it be like to have a million arms? I could get everything done and still have a smile on my face. I could brush my hair, put make-up on, go to the bathroom all while tending to my children's every need. I could clean up the kitchen and throw in a load of laundry while setting up my next recording session. Wow! If only......yes if only I could be an octopus.
I eventually came back to planet earth when I realized that picturing my life as an octopus meant I really needed to get some more sleep. I had officially gone bonkers. I even started to laugh out loud at myself which then made my kids think I had gone bananas too. But then the most beautiful thing happened. No one asked me for more sprinkles or band aids. No one was crying or needing my attention. In fact, just for that moment, everything stopped. Sure, my kids looked a little scared because mommy had lost it, but it was quiet. There was actual silence.
So, when things go a little nutty. I suggest picturing yourself as an octopus. It'll make you smile and maybe even laugh out loud because you've realized you've officially gone crazy. But who cares! Everyone will be quiet for a fleeting moment and you'll be left to enjoy it.
I eventually came back to planet earth when I realized that picturing my life as an octopus meant I really needed to get some more sleep. I had officially gone bonkers. I even started to laugh out loud at myself which then made my kids think I had gone bananas too. But then the most beautiful thing happened. No one asked me for more sprinkles or band aids. No one was crying or needing my attention. In fact, just for that moment, everything stopped. Sure, my kids looked a little scared because mommy had lost it, but it was quiet. There was actual silence.
So, when things go a little nutty. I suggest picturing yourself as an octopus. It'll make you smile and maybe even laugh out loud because you've realized you've officially gone crazy. But who cares! Everyone will be quiet for a fleeting moment and you'll be left to enjoy it.
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