I haven’t had much time to write lately. Because, frankly, I am just so busy. These days I barely have time to brush my hair, let alone sit quietly at a computer for a few minutes!

But, writing this blog means that I am able to carve out time for me, so when I don’t have time to write it means I don’t have any time for me. But, isn’t that just the reality of motherhood? There are times when we are so overwhelmed with little kisses and little ouchies and little conversations that finding even a moment of quiet seems impossible.

Because it is impossible.

Today, on Mother’s Day, Chris was extremely busy with work and the weather sucked and in many ways it was…just another day. Rather than lament the lack of doting, I just embraced the quietness of motherhood. The kids and I lounged on the sofa. We watched YouTube videos of lava crushing pop cans. We folded laundry. Mack and I picked up pizza for dinner, and I let him sit in the front seat for the four block drive so he could feel big and turn up the volume on the radio.

This morning we did meet my family for a lovely brunch, thanks to my dad’s generous invitation. It was nice to escape the city for a few hours, and even though I generally hate driving (sitting in traffic on 90/94 is such a waste of time!) I was not-so-secretly grateful to have that time with Chris. We actually enjoyed a conversation! It was time well spent, and once we finally arrived at our destination the kids were so happy to run and explore the woods.

So, even though I just don’t have much time these days…it is nice to know that I am spending time with the little creatures who I love oh so much!