Never thought I would say this . . .

I miss my kids! Years ago when all my kids were at home summers were chaotic. The first few days after school was over it was nice sleeping in. Not having to make breakfast, find shoes, clothes, homework, book bags, and race the clock to the approaching bus. Then after about a week into summer, I realized I had to feed the kids all day, clean up messes, referee the fighting, and not panic when I saw them jump from the roof of the house onto the trampoline. There were trips to the ER, bag balm & bandaids for the lesser injuries, tears to comfort and fears to calm. But inbetween all that the good times out weighed the bad. Camping trips, swimming, picnics, one major trip to Disney Land, memories that will never be forgotten. At the time I didn't appreciate our time together. Now that they have families and reponsibilities I'm so proud yet I really miss and yearn for those days long ago. Each time in our life has its good and its bad. I would say raising my kids was one of the best times of my life. I was born to be a mom - I feel blessed - I miss having the kids at home, chaos and all!!!!