Being a Homemaker

I've been struck the last couple of weeks with how blessed I am to be a stay at home mom/wife...and moreover, how much I enjoy it! Maybe it just took me this long (about a year) to really adjust and get into the "groove" of things. At first, I always felt like I needed to show my husband a long list of things I accomplished during the day, beyond taking care of the kids, that is. (This is by no means Ben's fault!) I think coming off a job, where I was earning money and accomplishing tasks, I wasn't sure how to measure success at home. Slowly and surely, though, I've changed. I now know it's okay to stop and read a book for awhile, or to take an afternoon nap. More importantly, I now know that it's not just okay, but imperative that I stop DOING, and just spend quality time with my kiddos! While "playing with the boys" is not on my check-list, it really is the MOST important part of me being a homemaker. I want my kids and husband to remember me for the FUN that we had together, not because our house was in impeccable order. So, with all the said, we're having a lot  more fun these days. Posted below are some silly things we've done recently, including playing in the dryer and helping mommy cook in the kitchen. I even heard myself say to Ben the other day, "Maybe we should have the boys go play in puddles." Thank you Lord for helping me grow-up and realize that I should be having more fun!

(Seth, Sam)