In the grand scheme of life sometimes the things that drive us crazy, or have us going from one end of town to the next, or just happy chaos, seem really big at the times. I was talking with someone last night briefly and we talked about our kids, when they were sports and how having 4 of them in sports was crazy. (I'm only down to one right now...Sara will start softball soon) Yes, its crazy and challenging to get each one to practice, and then trying to watch each of them play.
But I can look back and think now that all of was very small compared to the "big picture". It was no big deal and we all managed and got through it with lots of smiles, a few bruises and lots of pictures taken.
I have began to cherish and and enjoy the "mom taxi" phase......its only temporary. I enjoy my kids needing me, although I'm trying to balance out the "gotta let go" and help them move into their next phase of responsibility. My oldest daughter will be 18 next in September and a senior next school year! It's crazy how times goes so fast, gone are the days of the little girl running around easily dressed in the cutest outfits that I got to pick out. Gone is the day that my little boy wants me to rub his back while he goes to sleep....he will be 15 on Monday! Then there is my youngest daughter, she is 12 and going on 15!
I love my kids and I look forward watching them grow and change as life keeps going on around them.
So when I have to go all over the place and things are a little crazy I just remind myself that all this is temporary, so make the most of it and cherish the joys that come with the busyness.
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