Well, needless to say, things have bit a bit busy over here the last few weeks. In between looking for a job, getting a job, and actually starting work (HealthSouth) there has not been much time for many extras in the Rowland family. I feel like I have fallen short in all areas especially the "mom role" because I have been so distracted.
Our normal life has continued as usual... we have transitioned from basketball to baseball and winter to the much anticipated spring!!! During this time we have all been a little under the weather with colds (Tatum, Mills, and Sam), ear infection (Mills), sinus infections (Mills and Sam), and just plain old pollen allergies!!! Speaking of pollen- everything is covered right now. I was driving along today and saw a cloud of yellow blowing across the street. A sure sign that the pretty weather is here!!!! Yeah!!!! I truly love the fall and campfires is the winter- but I am ready for some fun outdoor activities!!! (minus the no see-ums). Also it has been so pretty riding and seeing all of the trees and flowers exploding with color- so we will take the pollen if we must!
Anyway, during all of this whirlwind of activity, there are moments that just make you smile and realize that life is precious and we do make a difference in this crazy world. Just last week, Mills stayed home sick from school and I had been washing clothes and cleaning out closets (making the seasonal clothes exchange in the boys closets) ALL day long. Mills and I decided to take a game break and play Bananagrams. Mills was getting it ready while I finished putting some clothes in the dryer. When I came back, this is what I found spread across the table.....
At that moment I realized that all of the craziness that I am feeling and going through does not change who I am in my kids eyes. I was teary eyed and so thankful for the moment. A little moment, but none the less a great moment. Mills made me feel special and I just have to stop and remember that as busy as things get, this is the compliment I want most from my kids. A few days later, he told me that he couldn't find the letters for "great" before I came back into the room so he had to stick with "good". Hey, I am happy to get the word "good"... I'll take it and run. Thank God for my 3 blessings!!!
