It's quiet

It's 12:55 in the afternoon. Babies are both taking naps, the dog is in her kennel and Miles is working down in his office. And it's QUIET. I should be cleaning the house, getting ready for the breakout session I'm leading for the high school winter retreat this weekend, preparing our tax information, etc., etc., etc. But. . . . I'm going to sit down for a few minutes without guilt and write a blog. Everybody told me that when you become a mom your life and your time are not your own. Now I get it. I REALLY get it. But what's funny is that I don't really mind. I always considered myself a very selfish person, especially when it comes to my time. I like my "me" time and that is in short supply recently. But I think I like my new role better. Although I am looking forward to the winter retreat this weekend. I'll get to catch up on my sleep. Never thought I'd say that I'm looking forward to a H.S. youth group trip to catch up on sleep! I'm also looking forward to having uninterrupted time with my h.s. girls. Time to talk, or to listen really, without having to feed a baby, change a diaper, or any other number of tasks. I love those girls so much that it overwhelms me sometimes. A few of them are really like daughters to Miles & I and we have spent many a night sitting up talking about how we can help them, or just praying for them. They bring so much joy to my life and I would sacrifice just about anything for them.

Well it's 1:01 and I think I'm done rambling so it's off to clean the house in preparation for small group tonight.