Monday, February 15, 2010

Mad Libs in Motherhood...

A few days ago, I left a comment here  for a Motherhood Mad Libs. 
This is what came about using my answers..... 


Job posting: Motherhood
WANTED:  One sharp lady to work full time as mother in a magnificent household.  Job duties include:
Doing laundry softly for at least seven people in a washing machine the size of a sock

Coming up with something to cook for dinner every night even when you only have rye, butter & bananas  in your cupboards.
Cleaning the house until the floor’s so clean you could shine on it.
Bathing and dressing children.  (Experience working with sea lions is very helpful.)
Creating and maintaining a discipline plan to ensure that children talk, sleep & travel promptly.

You don’t have to do it all alone.  You could also make a gorgeous chore chart and sit back and watch while the children love.

You should probably be paid about $ 4 an hour for this work, but you’ll do it for free since it makes your heart say “seriously!
Big people need not apply.
Oh, and remember that in heaven, you’ll get lots and lots of books.

There are days some of these 'job requirements' feel that way in real life... thankfully not everyday. Even with the hard days that come along, I am grateful for the opportunity. 
  I love being a Mom! 





Saturday, February 6, 2010

Salt and Pepper


Today felt like a marathon, but we got so much done. We went to the local library for a family event that ended up being a LOT of fun (and confirmed that DS is really, really good at playing checkers against whoever wants to play), we went shopping for groceries, some clothes for the kids, joy school materials, fish oil for the kids, and 4 more fish for our tank.
But a moment today, has left me thinking and pondering...
We were having lunch and our kids took form the table the salt and pepper shakers... they were ready to play with them and a sudden question came out my mouth... "Hey kids, do you know where salt and pepper come from?"  Then silence for a moment....
So, DH and I had a very good chat with them about salt and pepper... playing at the table was then channeled into a nice talk and a reminder that 'teaching' children can happen anytime, any day and I do not have to have a formal time to teach. I can take any opportunity and turn it into a moment where I can connect with my family and feel joy. This is not new and already obvious... but today was a time to reflect on that and relish on the moment.
The moment turned out to be the 'salt and pepper'  in our busy day and a chance to have a simple moment we will all remember. 
What are some of your "salt and pepper" moments?