..."sleeping in" being later than 6:30am.
...taking a mid-morning nap, to wake up just in time to go out to lunch.
...going out to lunch.
...my biggest decision of a Saturday afternoon being the choice between shopping or getting my nails done.
...watching a ballgame in live time, in its entirety...
...not making scrambled eggs every.single.morning. of the world.
...eating popcorn for supper if I wanted to.
...watching meaningless stuff on TV in the middle of the day.
...end tables and lamps.
...being impromptu.
...reading my last-minute travel deals email alerts with interest, as opposed to disdain.
...my bathtub being a sanctuary, and not a corral for various plastic turtles and assorted neon cups.
...not having to run the dishwasher every day, lest I run out of assorted neon cups.
...not having to share my ice cream.
But if I still had all these things, that would mean I didn't have this...
...or I wouldn't enjoy hearing, "Moooooooommyyyyyyyy!!!" in stereo...
(But I hope it doesn't make me sound ungrateful if I'm hoping to sneak in a manicure soon...and stop by for some ice cream [alone!] on my way home.)
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What sweet pictures of your girls!
I often think, "How did I not get anything done before the girls were born?!" I mean---I had all that free time you just described!
Sure helps us to appreciate manicures or ice cream---alone! :)
Well said.
No worries!! I slept in till 0700 the other morning and we got our coffe table, side table and 2 lamps back this year! And the most exciting thing- going out to eat can be impromptu and OK now. Just another year or so to go.. and you still get to keep your lovies!
I totally agree! Though I do still have popcorn for dinner about twice a week. Sunday is my day to remember naps...they are an absolute requirement in our house on Sunday afternoons!
But yes, sweet girls are totally worth it. : )
Thats great...I so agree with all the things missed and those gained as well!
right there with ya...there is lots I miss...but love my kids more than anything so I do without :-)
*Still hoping to get a pedi soon! :-)
If I never see another pile of scrambled eggs, it'll be too soon! He-he! Thanks for the giggle today!
i was just thinking about this same thing the other day. i miss being able to travel whenever we want. and going out to nice dinners weekly. and working out with b. :)
but i LOVE the kids. and being a mommy. and watching them grow up and learn. it's such an awesome experience!!
I miss being able to kick my shoes off at the door and not worry about someone licking them...lol
Great list, and I agree...it's all worth it!
Your girls will have to read this post when they are old enough. :)
Beautiful. :)
(Oh the lost sleep-in mornings.... ;) )
I wrote a similar post a few months back and I wholly agree with you, of course! And no, I don't think anyone would blame you for a second for stealing some quiet time away. We all need that!!
I wrote along the same lines on Tueesday and I feel you on a lot of the points. To think there was a time Saturdays were for sleeping in and then doing girl stuff in the mall :)
I feel the same way about so many things.
I miss lamps and picture frames.
I miss sleep...keeping things on the floor...being trusted when I tell someone that the sky is blue...just leaving the house...the list goes on...
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