Silent Night

I don't know about you other Moms out there but bedtime means "lay on your butt and enjoy the silence" time. I struggle with the fact that it should be time to sit and talk to my husband, catch up on things that don't deal with homework, sports, or boo-boos. He just doesn't understand why I want to sit by myself in silence. By 9:00 PM I don't want anyone within 5 feet of me and I don't want to answer any questions. What is a Mother/wife to do? This is why date nights and "Mommy-Daddy time" is so very important. If you don't take an evening or a whole weekend off every once in a while, one day you'll look at your husband and say "Hey, I remember you. What's your name again?"

As a mother you have to not only balance family time and parent time. You have to get Mommy time. Daddy needs that manly time with his O so manly friends. I am not done. You also have to make sure each child gets individual attention and special time with each parent. There isn't enough time in a day, week, or even a month for all of this. It's a struggle but we do our best and when all else fails...listen to your kids. They have a way of telling you when they need something extra from you.

I apologize to all of you extra energetic Moms who do all the laundry, clean every dish, and pick up every last toy, before dragging your happy butt to bed. I think you all are CRAZY!!! Something my Mom told me long ago rings so true to me today. Your children won't remember how clean your house was or how fabulous you dress (I added that for all the Mom's who show up dressed to the 9's, full makeup and hair all did up to drop off their kids at school.). What they will remember is all the memories you make with them. Your house can look pretty in 18 years or so. Let it be Messy and enjoy LIFE!!!!