I took some pictures of the kids today while they were chillin’ on the sofa.  Let’s talk about chillin’ on the sofa because it is a double edged sword for me.  I feel so much peace and quiet when they have found a great movie to watch.  They actually get along : ) and they aren’t asking questions and interrupting my thoughts.  But the other edge of the sword is that it is not what I thought I would be so happy about as a mother.  I suppose you could say that I pictured motherhood something like this:  baking cookies together, painting pictures of the beautiful creations that surround us, speaking kindly toward one another and enjoying our time together.  I can’t say that my picture has come to life yet which is why when there is a chillin’ moment, I want to take advantage.  I told them, “OK, enough TV, let’s go to the park or do something fun now.”  They didn’t really acknowledge and I realized that I was rocking the boat.  They were happy to relax (and usually they want full time entertainment by yours truly) and I was happy to make use of the time.  So, today is a chillin’ day and I will embrace the downtime and the ability to think.  ; )