Tuesday, November 02, 2004

Give and Take

There are certain things I will never ever take for granted again:

1. Uninterrupted sleep(even 6 hours would be heaven)
2. Getting something, anything done during the day
3. Sitting down for a meal
4. Sitting down for a meal with my husband
5. Having a bath
6. Having clothes that fit
7. Having a flat stomach
8. Uninterrupted adult conversation
9. Having a tidy house
10. I know there's more but I'm so tired I can't remember.........

But then I would miss out on:

1. Smiles
2. Seeing the world through a child's eyes
3. Teaching
4. Learning what's important
5. Letting go of the small things
6. Having an excuse for my untidy house
7. Becoming more appreciative of simple things
8. Cuddles
9. Laughter
10. Love

6 comments:

lori said...

yup, and just when you get used to the give and take, you'll have another one! Took me five times to learn that one...I'm a pretty obstinent (ant?) learner.

Michelle said...

I always thought I'd have 4 or 5, after having Payton, 2 might be just fine!!!

Susan Kirchmayer said...

is this like - He gives and takes away. and you can't always get what you want, but you get what you need.

lori said...

unless it's your 19th nervous breakdown!

Kaylyn said...

You are a great Mom...I knew that you would be...Brayden is lucky to have such a great Auntie...
Kaylyn

ps. have my own blog...kaybrayshay.blogspot.com

lori said...

hey michelle haven't heard from you in awhile. wouldn't be SLEEPING or anything would you???!