"Don't mock the mom", I cried all the while laughing and chasing my son around the kitchen with a fork. He is faster than I am so I know that I could never catch him, and I'm not sure what I would do if I did catch him. It was a crazy evening in the kitchen with Alyssa hogging her favorite chips and telling us about the crazy customers that graced her store that day, James hiding Alyssa's chips when she left the room to feed the dogs, me breaking yet another can opener while trying to cook dinner, and James laughing until his eyes watered at me and my can opener antics (Some how I missed out on the gene that allows one to use a can opener without breaking it...I am totally inept with hand held and electric can openers!)
I love these crazy evenings in the kitchen. When my kids were little I treasured my quiet time, now I revel in the noisy encounters that seem to be so rare in our very busy schedules.
At a Bible study I attended the other night my friend asked, "What do you want your legacy to be?" I pray that these silly times will be what fill my kid’s minds when they think of mom. I have made soooo many mistakes, but I love them so much. I strive hard not to dwell on regrets and 'I wish I would haves' I think that doing that is counterproductive. I look at my life, see where I am, and move on from there continually trying to please my Lord and Savior in all that I do. Some days I do way better than others, but what a blessing to know that my Savior will forgive me and give a fresh start whenever I ask!
I also feel pretty blessed that my kids still want to be around me. To have a 20-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son that want to spend time with me is a huge blessing! I'm not cool and I'm kind of naggy, but boy do I love them! I thank God each and every day for my family.
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