Tonight was one of those nights that young couples dream about when they think about starting a family. No matter how few, and far between, those happen . . . tonight I realized that they are ALWAYS worth waiting for! I got to go pick up the kids from school and Tucker from daycare early in the evening. When we got home, we had a snack – all the kids shared and there was no argument over what color of cup or who got a lid and who didn’t. Then the girls played “house” and Tucker played “ball” for a little bit while I worked on organizing some pictures. Then when Tyler got home, we all sat down on the couch, shared one blanket and watched the movie Simon Birch. All the kids sat still and watched with us – it was crazy! Then at dinner, we all sat down and shared stories of our days, and before it was all over, we were all giggle-boxes. We all headed to bed at the same time tonight at 9:30, and seriously, I am feeling a little like June Cleaver right now!
I can remember when we were talking about our “future together” when Tyler & I were dating, we used to discuss how we’d get married and have babies and they would come in our bedroom (at 10:00 am ideally) and climb in bed with us on Saturday mornings and we would all lay there and watch cartoons together. As most married couples & new parents soon find out, all these “dating dreams” aren’t always reality, but every now and then, they do happen – and those are the times that make all the tough times so worth it!
Moral of the story – I am so glad that I finally took a stand for myself, and took some more time for our family away from work. I finally feel like I can take some time to relax and enjoy myself and my family and not have to feel guilty for doing so (because I wasn’t being “productive”). After praying about this decision for over a year, I am so thankful that God finally gave me the strength to follow my heart!
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