The summer months for us are long. My kids don't go back to school until September. We don't really go out and do anything fun, it's impossible with my husband's work schedule and us being a one car family. So that means I'm trapped in my house with 3 kids a lot. Unlike most summers this one has been unusually wet so kicking them outside has been impossible. It's rained more than it hasn't it seems. And when my husband is home he's focused on work qualifications that he is preparing to test for and is taking 2 classes to work on finishing up his degree. Keeping the house from being totally chaotic lies on my shoulders.
I can't say I always succeed at that. Some days I feel like I'm floundering. My older two kids are old enough to have some chores and help, but that doesn't mean it is easy to get them to do the work. Let's face it. Chores are not fun. But with their help we do keep the house at least somewhat organized and clean. Not spotless, but clean. And then there are those days where lets face it, comfortable clothes are the style of the day.
Today fell into the later category. My kids got dressed for the day, me not so much. I threw on one of my fun shirts and my yoga pants and called it good. It was just that kind of a day. My middle child, and oldest of my girls, asked me at one point to paint her toe nails. I told her I'd think on it. I'll admit, doing the girly things like painting nails isn't my strong suit. It is something I struggle with and my daughters both love the more girly side to life. So it takes some building up of courage to take the time to paint their nails. And you know what, they loved it. They thought it was the best thing ever to just sit with me and have me do their nails. Each choose a different color and considering that the younger one is 3 I was impressed she even sat still long enough for me to do her nails, but also sit long enough for them to dry.
I'm not exactly the best mom, but my kids love me and love when we have these little moments like this.
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