It is because of days like today that I feel successful, energized and that I can gracefully do it all again tomorrow. Days like today when the balance between hard work and wonderful play mesh perfectly. Days when kids crash hard and parents sleep easy. These days are the best.
Today I had another Tuesday off. I skipped spin this morning to have the house appraised (No -- we are not moving). Because our appointment was at 9 Mike and I were able to beast out the entire house of cleaning before 830 -- yes, be impressed. So not only did I have a clean house, I was able to grocery shop for the week, mow my ridiculously large yard, do two loads of laundry AND enjoy lunch out with my husband all before the kids jumped off the bus. Once the kids got off the bus Mike and I split up reading, tackled homework and then sorted Cub Scout popcorn. We picked up Jack, had dinner and then Owen and I headed to soccer. I was able to catch up with an old friend, watch Owen score a goal and enjoy the evening sunshine. At the same time Mike was taking Cameron and Jack out to sell more popcorn. Once we all met at home the older boys went back out to sell while I played with Jack and gave him a bath. When the twins made it home (yes--we were up a little past bedtime) they showered and enjoyed a snack.
Today life worked and it worked well. These days fuel me for the next. They remind me how sweet this time is. They remind me to work really hard so that when I am around my littles I actually have TIME to teach, play and grow with them. Days like today are the best.
1. Mike
He takes such good care of me I can't say it enough. I hope that these boys are watching him closely and figuring out how to love on their partner and be a good husband and father -- because goodness he does it right.
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| Mike taking the two out while I was at soccer practice with Owen. |
Cameron starts out almost every single sentence with "guess what. " Every one. It is hard to not actually start laughing when you are talking to him when after each sentence he adds another, "guess what." He actually wants you to say, "what?" and then he will complete the next sentence. Sometimes I will try and say, "Hey, guess what?" but he just responds with a "what?" like it is totally normal to start every sentence that way.
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| I absolutely love this picture of him. |
3. "Oh really."
So the twins talk A LOT. Owen talks the most but when you get Cameron on a roll he keeps going and going....I have found that I say, "oh really" at least 100 times a day. They tell me the most random shit and are clearly looking for some type of response. Hmmmm.....maybe I am as bad as Cameron's, "guess what?"
4. Porta (aka Porter) Potty talk
While I am on the subject -- today at soccer Owen had to run to the bathroom so I was standing near the porta potties waiting for him. He yelled, "mom," I assumed to see if I made it there since he was running ahead. Once he realized I was there he started into a story about why he ate lunch with the teacher today. I stopped him mid sentence and told him to concentrate on pooping. Yes -- our kids talk A LOT.
5. Goals
I am super grateful that I am goal oriented and goal driven. I think that this trait has helped me a lot in life to achieve happiness and overall wellbeing.
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| This is just for your viewing pleasure. He has mulch in both hands and is pissed that he can't go on the big swing without mom's help. #thestruggleisreal |
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