After a very busy day on Saturday with two birthday parties at our house, Sunday I wanted to do nothing more than a lot of nothing. I even stayed in my pajamas most of the day which never happens..maybe once or twice a year. I had loads of dishes to wash, mountains of dirty clothes piled high, and new toys scattered everywhere. I really try to keep in my mind the idea of keeping the sabbath as a day of rest, it often doesn't work for me as a busy mom, but we try to keep Sunday a family day. We were all lazy, played with the kids all day and watched football. Monday is usually a catch up day and I did get caught up for the most part.
Although I still had much to do, I couldn't resist stealing away a few minutes of solitude while my younger two babes nap. Am I a horrible mother for saying those few moments-which don't happen that often-when they are both asleep are my favorite time of the day? What is better than a cupcake, ice cream, hot coffee, and a good book?
Afternoon solitude is great because I am not yet as exhausted as I am at the end of the day. I love to read. I used to have a problem that bordered on an addiction-buying books. I have since changed my ways (ok truth be told I still buy too many children's books). I now get the same thrill going to the library and bringing home lots of books on any variety of topics.
I know in a few short years all my boys will be gone to school all day and I most likely will be back in an office working. That makes this time all the more sweet because it is something I treasure and am intentional about. They take their naps, I get a little break, and both of us come back together refreshed. The dishes and laundry can wait....
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