Hudson and Hill

It can be so very easy to blow things off, especially when we are over tired, not feeling well, or struggling with something we don’t really want to share with the world, like anxiety or feeling blue.

And yet the things we blow off are the very things we signed up for or said yes to because of their potential to bring us joy. The yoga class. The awesome group of local bloggers. The day at the zoo with a friend.

This morning I was moments away from blowing off the yoga class I love. Then I focused on how I feel after the yoga class–exhilarated, victorious, relaxed and happy. I showed up to class this morning, and now I feel all those things. If I hadn’t shown up, I would’ve maybe made it next week. That is, if I could break through the inertia that gets stronger the longer we blow things off.

Because that’s how it works: The more we blow off, the more miserable we feel, even though our exhuastion/sickness/depression tells us staying home, or staying stuck is what we need most of all. The more miserable we feel, the less likely we are to show up.

This week I will practice showing up.

I will practice not listening to the voice that tells me that staying home is a better alternative.

I will focus on how I feel after I attend the things I love.

(And I won’t let my little homebody 3 year old talk me out of it, either.)

I can’t remember how I found this little gem, but oh how I’d like to kiss the couple who invented it.

What it is
The tag*a*long is a brilliant little strappy handle that wraps around your stroller, shopping cart, diaper bag, etc. Kids hold on to their tag*a*long, and suddenly being mobile with tots is a breeze.

Why kids love it
Something about the shape, feel, and bright colors makes toddlers walk around like happy little hot shots. It tricks them into thinking they are autonomous.

Why moms love it
It’s like an invisible leash–they just stay connected to it. It’s crazy. There are plenty of times when my toddler and preschooler refuse to hold my hand when we are walking, but they’ll always grab on to the tag*a*long.

Here’s my two-year-old at the Sarasota Bradenton airport after flying from JFK. This is the moment I knew I had to blog about it. (Although I wish I took a better photo of the product itself.)

And you should see all the attention this little contraption gets when we are out and about. People are constantly stopping and pointing. At least I think it’s the tag*a*long they’re pointing at…

You can purchase the tag*a*long at Amazon.

This is not a sponsored post. However, if you make a purchase through the Amazon link above, I’ll receive a small percentage of the sale. 

We used to never have the time to do nothing.

Now we watch cars go by.

And sound out new tunes.

Hunt for backyard treasures.

And find them.