Finding Time for What Matters

So this is my last week of maternity leave. I am trying to cram items from my to-do list into the few remaining days. I am not sure why I thought I would even have time to work on a scrapbook, remodel our rental property, list items on Craigslist, and volunteer in the girls' classes in the first place. I have learned that being a stay at home mom doesn't leave a lot of time in the day. After you drop off kids, get yourself ready, put the baby down for a nap, and eat lunch- it is time to go pick up the kids. (Confession: there is almost always time for a trip to Target.)

Anyway, one of the big things that Joe and I wanted to do before I settled into a work routine was take Colton to visit Joe's dad. So, Monday we headed to Wewa for an impromptu visit. You should know that although Colton is not a particularly fussy baby, he really only lets me hold him for a long time. That is, until he met his PawPaw! Joe and I were both surprised by how alert and happy Colton was to be in his arms. There was a lot of mutual staring going on. We hope to get over that way more. I think I overheard Joe and his daddy planning Colton's first fishing trip already!

Deep Thoughts

This morning, Molly and Victoria were eating cereal in the kitchen. I was within earshot- feeding Colton in the living room.  As they talked "sister-talk" preparing for the day, this is what Molly proposed to Victoria:

"So, I have this one question... (she goes on with absolutely no gestures) This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little had roast beef, this little piggy had none, and this little piggy went 'wee, wee, wee' all the way home. Where was the little piggy to start with?"

Good question, Molly. Good question.

Back to School

Today was the first day of school. Victoria is now a third grader, and Molly is proud to be a first grader. The girls were so excited to get back to school and see their friends. I was excited for them and thoroughly enjoyed being one of "those" moms who walked her kids to class pushing a stroller and promptly drove home.  Wow!  What a different experience. This was the first time in 15 years that I didn't have a class to prepare for and greet on the first day of school. It is bittersweet. But, I am ready to enjoy my mommy time with all three of my kids.