disconnected

Being too busy doesn't work for me. I'm feeling disconnected from my loved ones. The good news is that after today things calm down again and so hopefully I'll be able to reconnect. I did manage a bit of painting with my girly last night. And the parents eve was good - my son's teacher uttered the words "he's a credit to you". I don't know if she says this to everyone - if I was a teacher I'd say this to everyone as I believe it's what all parents need to hear. I have been thinking about a place where staff never criticise a child, only giving praise for good behaviour and only tells parents where they've done well - I think this is fab. I may not be a teacher but I am a sunday school leader and I do try and say to parents what a joy it was to have their children in the group that day. I will endeavour to do this more.
I think lots of us are pulled to notice where others could do better and think it does require effort to stay focussed on what is going well. It's a sound principle tho. I will keep applying it to myself and everyone else today :)

... still feeling disconnected. weather is grim and really i'd like to curl up in a warm duvet with the book my colleague has lent me. There's cakes at singing tonight so hopefully those - two of my favourite things - will help.