The Meitler Minute: Checking things off the 'To Do' List

I've learned many things in these short few months as a momma. One I have to remind myself happens to what I would say most parents of infants and young children. I get started on something and finish it within what seems like hours, days, weeks, or even moths later. It MIGHT get done and checked off the 'to do' list but most likely that list gets thrown away during a hurry up and clean moment and a new one starts with yet more things to get done. Adding into the mix both Jared and I who are working full-time jobs that we both feel very connected and dedicated to means our home is often neglected. This leaves our family time often filled with cleaning and taking care of the home things (scheduling oil changes for the vehicles, sending bills, mowing the lawn, etc) we didn't have time or ENERGY to do during the week days.
I have also been neglecting something I have come to LOVE, get energy from, and learn about on a daily basis. My photography...I got a new camera (WOOOHOOO) a Canon T4i and a new 50mm lens but I haven't even had the time or energy to get them out of their beautiful boxes they were shipped in because I want to have ENOUGH time to learn the new body and lens together and enjoy it. I WILL make time to do this in the next month. I've figured out giving myself the leeway and wiggle room of 4weeks helps me actually feel like I am accomplishing things! So beautiful photographs will soon be on their way!
Its the moments like holding Eli and listening to his sweet sleepy sounds, watching Jared make him giggle and squeal, and seeing him wiggle him self into funny half-rolling over predicaments that fill my heart with so much joy its overwhelming at times. This little man of ours is making me open my eyes to all the little things that make life so wonderful and understand how blessed we as a family are each day. Coming from a momma who worries about all the little things, has way to high of expectations for the amount of time we have in a day, and a very detail oriented organized mind slowing down and enjoying the moment is getting easier and knowing that things will get checked off the 'to do' list when they absolutely need to be.
For now just some Iphone photos that have documented the last few weeks :)