Last week I posted about how you never want something as
badly as when you can’t have it. The
saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side.” Cinderella (the band, not the princess)
wisely told us back in the 80’s that you “Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s
Gone).” All true.
Today, I’m remembering just how wonderful it was to be a
stay-at-home mom.
Yesterday I had the day off (Veteran’s Day). It was so great! It started out perfectly; I slept in and was
then able to go to the gym when the sun was actually out. I did some work around the house and took care
of a few appointments that I’d been putting off. I worked on my Christmas cards and began my
search for this year’s new Christmas music.
I enjoyed my first Red Cup of the season, and I took the time to fix a
delicious and involved dinner (something that I don’t have time to do on work days). I listened to a bunch of music and I played
one of my favorite card games with my loves.
I didn’t feel rushed or like I was simply hanging on and flying from one
commitment to the next; it was fabulous.
I am thankful for my job as it is very much needed during
these college years.
I am thankful for our Veterans and for the reminder to thank
them and pray for them. I honor both of
my grandfathers, Walter Reed and Robert Heyenga, who both served in the Navy.
I am thankful that I had the opportunity to stay home with
my boys while they were little. Our
family made sacrifices so that it could happen, and my husband was our champion
and amazing provider while working full time and putting himself through
college, all so that I could be home with the littles. It was worth every second; the
bonds that the boys and I have are priceless.
And today I am thankful for days off, when I can put the junk of
life aside and just be a wife and a mom.
I am eagerly anticipating the coming holidays. There are numerous breaks ahead and I will be
able to cook, clean, bake, play games, watch movies, and make new memories with
the ones that I love most.
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