My day seemed to be so fulfilled in being so ordinary that it filled me up to overflowing! I feel something magical about being a mother and throwing my apron on around the same time everyday...this day a bit sooner than most due to 2 boxes full of ripe peaches screaming to be preserved. I pulled my tall chair to the sink, knowing full well that I would be there for a while so I my as well get comfortable! I grabbed the knife and started to peel the peaches one by one and something magical happened in the process...just the magic of the kids coming in from school, each wanting time with mom. (maybe to grab a juicy peach slice) My seven year old sat down and read her 2 chapters to me out of a book she was finishing up this day and with much excitement for this accomplishment, (she is now in chapter books) I drank in every minute of this moment with her. My 12 yr. old came in and sat down to "help me" learn his new word meanings of the week and we laughed through them all! (It's a new system we started that is helping us enjoy his learning time) My 4 yr. old ran through the kitchen several times with a garbage bag on his back pretending to be some super hero and my 14 yr. old daughter came through the door (just finishing tennis practice at school in 100+ degree weather) eager to help me do peaches which I replied "Oh no go rest for a minute" but "NO WAY" she said and rolled up her sleeves to help. This caught on and soon my girls surrounded me until the job was finished! These are the simple moments that bring the happiest memories for me!
I LOVE YOU KIDS!!!
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Time passes way too fast. I wish I would have enjoyed and appreciated every moment with my children when they were at home. When I look back on it now, I think of how sweet those memories are.
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