Why hands free?
My eldest son is my motivation. This last year has been a difficult one for him. Never being one to demand attention as much as the other two and very independent as early as age 2, he kind of got lost in the crowd here at the Gallman house. At age 4, he was suddenly demanding to be heard and begging for attention.
Now, Facebook is just one of many ways we are changing things up at home. Most importantly I'm learning to stop what I'm doing and listen. If that means putting work, cooking, cleaning, or laundry on hold...I'm trying. And he's noticing. His random hugs, smiles, and loving words let me know he sees the effort. And so I will only try that much harder.
I hold on to this fear that out of three kids, someone might always feel left out. But then I watch them and I see these three have a bond that will never be broken. I thank God for that!
Sadly...You can not break an addiction without a little backsliding. So this past week and weekend were NOT Facebook free by any means but I plan to compensate by making tomorrow's holiday with the family absent of any and all things Facebook.
More to come on this journey of becoming hands free...
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