President's Day: Proceed with Caution

i will warn you.

i'm in a mood.

it's presidents day today.

no school.

i should be thrilled because we got snow last night.

we could play outside.

maybe.

i could take pictures.

*eyebrows raise*

i wanted to write a post this morning showing off all the pics i took at princess's kindergarten tea party and dance.

i wanted to rave about all the fun we had and the sweets we consumed for valentine's day.

but...

do you ever have a day when..

...you cannot type an entire sentence without being interrupted

...your html code will not cooperate with you

...the dishes seem to have piled up over night

...your floor looks like somebody had a cracker smashing party in the night

...you have to find a way to keep 4 kids silent because someone is sleeping but you are snowed in and cannot leave  nevermind. that would be absurd!

Let's just say:

...you get frustrated

that's me 

today

on president's day

a day off of school

when i want to enjoy my children but find it difficult to NOT focus on the fact that they are in the way of me accomplishing MY goals for the day.

that sucks

and here, you will find the very core of my parenting philosophy. 

like it or lump it.

(you have my permission to leave now. stop reading. close the tab.)

i am not sure the best way to put it but it goes something like this:

when we try to squeeze kids into our lives, there will always be conflict, stress, anxiety and even resentment.

it is in becoming a part of their lives: their growing, learning and living life that we find harmony and rhythm. that's where we can get the most done, make the most progress,and ultimately be most effective as parents.

and with that i am signing off  for the day because i have a more pressing commitment.


oh geesh!

i think i just became a bold blogger!

lord help me!