A downloaded a bunch of pictures from my iPhone to my computer tonight. I realized something very profound while looking at all the pics...I LOVE being a mom. I love it now more than I ever have. I love having my children around me all day and being a constant witness to their little lives. I love when they are asleep and I feel a sense of "well now I can rest" after a day of fun. I love taking them to soccer, dance, the park, and all other activities. I love being in the thick of motherhood!!
I feel that going from 2 to 3 kids just made my life better. Yes, I have less time to myself but really I don't miss it. I have arranged our schedule this fall so we have a great balance of busy and simple. Monday and Tuesday we mostly just hang out at home and play. The girls are super into playing house (aka destroying my downstairs) and coloring (aka a huge mess of art supplies on my table). It keeps them busy all afternoon. Most days we don't even turn on the TV, which is wonderful. I also let them ride their scooters outside and have taught them to stay on our street. They love the little bit of independence and I love cooking dinner in peace! Alice will sometimes take a nap in the afternoon when Jack does. When she does sleep Scarlett and I will do home work, read, and chat. I love having Scarlett home in the afternoons and am so glad I found a school that does half day kindergarten.
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons are our activity days. On Wednesday the girls have dance across town. Alice does ballet/tap and Scarlett does cheer with Centri. They LOVE it. I sometimes stay and watch them but other times I run to the grocery store. We have been meeting up with Emily after dance because her boys have karate right across the street. We will go to McDonalds or the park and let the kids just wear themselves out! Thursday we have Scarlett's soccer practice in the evening. I love being outside this time of year and feeling the change from summer to fall. Scarlett is doing really well in soccer and even scored a goal in her last game.
Friday is our fun day. After I pick up Scarlett from school at 11 I ask her what she wants to do. So far her answer alway is "go to grandmas house". We have been swimming at her house and enjoying her backyard on Friday afternoons. The girls just love her house and all her yummy drinks (she has a drink fridge in her garage).
So far I love Scarlett's school and teacher. She loves it just as much if not more than me! I am amazed at how well she is reading and understanding the world around her. Her school is just around the corner so drop off and pick up is very easy. Now that it is cooled down I can even walk her to school. I just wish her school did not start so early. Getting her there by 7:50 means everyone wakes up early!! By the end of the day the girls are pretty tired/silly/cranky and crash by 7ish. It's hard getting up early but I love having 2-3 hours in the evening to decompress and gear up for another fun day.
Why has the transition from 2 to 3 kids been so smooth and enjoyable? I have been thinking about this a lot lately. It is because I have amazing support! Of course Nick is a huge support but I have friends, sisters, and parents that have been by my side. If I need a break I just go to my moms (who have an open door policy) and the kids play while I chat. I have Emily who is always up for fun! I feel so incredibly lucky that I have a sister who always has time in her schedule to hang out. Her kids are my kids and my kids are her kids. To top it all off I have amazing friends in my ward. I love being able to just text them and meet up at the park. I have amazing women in my life that give me constant support and take the monataney out of motherhood. I have never been one to believe the quote "it takes a village to raise a child" but I am changing my ways.
My constant prayer is that my children know that I love being their mom. I want them to remember a smiley and happy mom who truly loved her job!
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