While waiting for the pot of water to boil so I can start cooking my vietnamese sweet/sour fish soup for dinner, I had to stop the urge of wanting to use the ipad. By habit, I went to grab it, then I remembered what I'm trying to do so I put it down. Everything can wait.
What I noticed about me (from being disconnected less) during this withdrawal time is, whenever I have some free time, I'm plugged in the net :( I'm reading news, articles, scriptures, responding to posts/comments, and shopping. They are not bad activities, they just consume a lot of time, time I already don't have too much of. However, taking some time off, made me realized that I overload myself with both useless/useful information and the cycle starts again after I wake up. Like a machine, I spend a lot of time "downloading" and have very little time "processing" them. All these time on the net and I must say it added very little beneficial qualities to my life. Many of them are just distractions, fruitless entertainment, aimed to keep my brain busy. What I really need is less brain activities ! I need quiet down time to reflect and pray. To examine, to give thoughts in my daily plan, and to pay attention to where God is leading me. Because my life is so hectic, I need to spend more time with the One who knows my tomorrows, my source of wisdom and who is my strength.
Tonight 5 min. into story time and Bee was out, shortly after Lovebug followed. While they were sleeping I kiss them repeatedly. Hubby wanted to hold them a little bit longer before taking them to their bed (which is next to our bed :) I must say night time is the happiest time of my day. Us four snuggling in bed together, giggling, talking, listening to Bee praying. Such sweet time.
Usually after they sleep I would go online and check emails & messages and do some reading. Keeping to my goal of using the ipad less, I've added a few more hours of sleep the past 2 nights which I'm sure my body and brain are very thankful for. So far so good !
