#140

I feel like, as a mom, too many of my stories start with "While I was in the bathroom..." Not that I spend a lot of time in the bathroom. I don't. Really. I have two kids, how could I have time to spend extra time in the bathroom?

However, my daughters take that 5 seconds that I am peeing to 'explore'. That is when they figured out how to open the front door. And how to open the fridge. And when they tried to eat dog food. And when they jumped off the couch. Really the list goes on.

Today, 'while I was in the bathroom' my lovely angel colored her fingers blue. Not sky blue or pale blue. We are talking Blue Blue. There was a pen on the table. Big mistake there. Somehow, she got the ink out of the pen and on to her fingers. Not little lines. It looks like she stuck her hand in an ink pot. And of course, it didn't wash off.

So, thinking that the glass is half full, that means it won't rub off on anything else!

And, we have changed her name to Smurf. Or just Blue. Still in the air.

How cool is it, to be a stay at home mom? I get to have all these crazy stories about my children. When they are trying to learn the role of Mommy in 500+ years (or 20 years, whatever), I can do the whole "Well, when you were 2..." I will be able to do that! Because I was there!

I am not saying that working moms are less mothers, or they are bad, or anything along those lines. You do what you want to/have to/feel is right. For me, staying at home and raising my children is what I want/need to do. It is what I feel is right.

Yes, it is a lifestyle choice. And it is a privilage. It is trying. And it is beautiful. I have really been thinking about how great it is, this lifestyle of mine. I know it is something I often complain about, and almost always take for granted. But lately, I have been trying to see God's blessings in the Every Day of my life. And I have been able to see the amazing work He has given to me.

It rocks.

And I am sure, tomorrow 'while I am in the bathroom' the two monkeys will think of something new to try!