C'est la Vie: More Reasons To Love My Kids

I wasn't excited to make dinner tonight, so I looked into the refrigerator and prayed for a vision. I spotted a bag of English Muffins, spaghetti sauce, shredded cheese, pepperoni - BINGO! Mini pizzas it is. The best part? My kids were totally excited! Just one more reason to love my kids: dinner can be boxed mac and cheese, PB&J, rolled up lunch meat and cheese, even scrambled eggs and toast and they are happy.

You've heard me say we had a rough start to the week, so I thought I'd take a few moments to remember this and other reasons to love my kids.

They sometimes play in their room in the morning instead of getting me up at the crack of dawn.

They like to help in the kitchen.

They will go out to get the paper in the morning when I'm still in my PJ's and don't want the neighbors to see.

They know how to unload the dishwasher.

They remind me of places I've told them we need to go (meanwhile, I've forgotten).

They keep me entertained everyday with their singing, dancing, and artwork.

They tell me I'm good at sports even though I'm really not.

They love me... even when I'm not the mom I'd like to be.

Moms, let's never forget what a blessing it is to be called "mommy." What are the things you love most about your kids?

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