Today started out just plain bad. I was having "mommy guilt" to the max! Like, I couldn't even get my act together before noon (stupid pregnancy hormones!).
But then, something happened. I was able to let go a little.
Lucie and I trekked to the store where she picked out everything her little heart could possibly want. And when mommy said "no, not today," she simply put it back and said "ok, next time we can get it."
Then back at home, I was making some bread to go with dinner. Usually I'm in a rush to get this done and prepped before the big kids get home. But my little helper wanted in on the action. I took her little hands in mine and together, we kneaded the dough.
After we picked the older two up from the bus, they begged to ride bikes. After almost 2 weeks of rain and overall yucky weather, it was easy to say "yes". So up and down the road we went; Me giving Maecie a nudge here and there, while trying to keep up with Clayton and making sure Lucie didn't get left behind.
We sat at the dinner table where no one told me the food was yucky. There may have been things on their plate that they didn't eat, but they didn't complain either. And while we ate, we talked about school and our favorite things we did today.
We played outside for a little longer and then came back in to have Family Home Evening. (every Monday, we try to set aside time to spend together as a family. We have a short lesson centered on the scriptures and teachings of Jesus Christ, then maybe a treat and activity.) We made rice crispy treats and while they were cooling, learned how Adam and Eve practiced their agency, or ability to make choices. We talked about the different choices we make at school and with our friends. And while they colored some pictures about the creation of the Earth, I passed out rice crispy treats.
They may have gone to bed a little later than normal.
The house may not be as tidy as it was before school let out.
Daddy may still be at work, meaning I had to put them to bed all by myself (my least favorite part of the day!).
But we made memories. And my "mommy guilt" is gone, at least for today.
