A Chain of Love: An Early Look at Motherhood

   I got the privilege of keeping my two favorite children in the world this week. We had so much fun! Catherine, 8, and Luke, 11, spent the night with me. When I asked their mom if we could do this, I hadn't really put much thought into what my duties would be. I had only thought about what I would cook for them and what kind of entertainment I would be providing. I basically just saw it as an opportunity to hang out and have some fun.
   It wasn't until the night before when I was on the phone with their mom and she was telling me what all they needed to do before bedtime that I realized all the work I'd have to put into it. Basketball practice after school, homework, baths, and in bed by 8:00. I just didn't think about all of that. I'd gotten so use to being responsible for just me that I had forgotten all the running around moms do.
   I'm proud to say that we got everything done on time and HAD A BLAST doing it!!! And I have a renewed appreciation for mothers. I know my mom certainly scrambled to make sure we had everything we needed to have. Softball practice and games, band, show choir, piano lessons, dance lessons, etc.. Mothers truly are the everyday super-heroes!!!
   Of course Luke and Catherine make it easy on a girl. They are two of the sweetest children on this planet. They are a true testament to their parents' good raising. Well-mannered, polite, respectful, and sweet--just the type of children I plan on raising one day. One day in the distant future....

Our Tuesday night family portrait