What Happened to Wonderful Wednesday?

We no longer live our lives from Wednesday to Wednesday. It's a good thing. It was fun when I was taking the kids on field trips, but then Jacob went back to school. That was a good thing.

Summer came and it seemed that in the heart of a child everyday was wonderful that involved video games, television reruns, and cool treats.

I moved taco night to Wednesday because it seemed to be a favorite meal. It was wonderful for me not to worry about what to cook. Now taco night is kind of crazy because we have the soft taco eaters and crunchy taco eaters. I prefer the taco salad style so I can get my veggies. I also try to make guacamole because it's so yummy, but really only Jon & I enjoy it.

So why is Wednesday wonderful now????

I have my young friend Anna come and help me get my house in order. I totally get points with the hubby when the house is all clean, so that's wonderful. I appreciate the help so I can move beyond the bathrooms and get into the closets and junk drawers.

Kindergarten gets in the way of big field trips and the heat has scared me away from the parks and even the splash fountains. Jayson is hoping that I won't be scared for much longer. He doesn't care about fancy field trips, just about getting out.

What was wonderful today?

I tried a new homemade bread recipe. Yum. I also made peach freezer jam. I sat down for a bit and talked with my sister on the phone. That was a treat.

The rest of it was loaded with crazy - children competing for attention, Jacob at the clinic, salt shaker contents dazzling my counter and tile floor, computer ink cartridges not performing at an acceptable level, the fan going out on the portable A/C unit, picking cherry tomatoes from the vines before they rot, finding the fly swatter to greet our dinner guests, loading the dishwasher and still having a sink full to wash by hand, wishing I was a better mom, wishing I was a better friend, putting away the pantry items Jayson got out for me, using a rolling pin to massage my sore leg muscles, eating an extra cookie because I didn't go to the gym again, and on and on.....

Jon & I are both on maxed out mode with this season of our parenting career. High demands. Infrequent returns. Lack of energy. Hopeful lists of things we'd like to do, but having to take care of the family first. Feeling stuck in the chaos.

And when they all go to sleep.... finally. I savor the quiet. I give thanks that my life is bustling and nearly bursting at the seams with four children and one amazing man. I love each one. Each of my days is wonderful. My biggest fear is that I'll miss it even though I'm standing in the middle of it.

Sunrise...Sunset. Quickly go the years.