Family time is very important to me. My husband works second shift and as long as there is no overtime we are lucky to get him on the weekends. I'm with the kids all week, running from wrestling practice to Girl Scouts, play dates, keeping up with the housework, laundry, and the dishes. I sometimes feel that I can't breathe.
But, then I take a look at this picture and I glance at my family in the flesh and realize that all that running around and other stuff is just stuff. It's sacrifice, it's what you do when you have a family. You are going to be stressed out and feel overwhelmed but what would life be without those things. The ones you share your home with are what make it all worthwhile.
The look in your children's eyes when they see your face after being at school all day, running towards you, arms outstretched and a big hug to follow, " I missed you, Mom!" Or when you've made a favorite meal and they show you their gratitude with a kiss on the cheek, and maybe a little bit of food on your shoulder because they didn't wipe their mouth and hands well enough. Or even a simple game of Monopoly on Tuesday night. You're sure you're going to win because you're the adult, and you get schooled in math by your eight year old son while your six year old daughter laughs because she won the jackpot by landing on Free Parking.
These are just a few of the little things that make all the stress and sacrifice worth while. That's why my husband and I cherish the time we do get with our kids, just the four of us. Whether its just a lazy day at home or bowling on a Saturday night, as long as we are together, that's all that matters. We are truly blessed in our lives and I am so thankful....God is good.
