be a better mother

A few weeks ago I bought an annual membership to Fernbank Museum. I love the whole atmosphere of that place and the exhibits change all the time. I took the kids and they had a blast. It’s about 70 miles away, but I’m gonna make the effort to take them back at least once a quarter to see the new stuff.

I am making progress already. Yesterday instead of working on laundry we all went outside and played in the sprinkler, and with bubbles, and sidewalk chalk. The kids had a great time and so did my husband and I. It was a carefree summer sunday. I took lots of beautiful pictures that I will have to post later. I especially love the little barefoot pic above.

I want to learn to let go of all the little things that irritate me daily and dedicate more of my time to quality activities like sidewalk chalk and bubble blowing. In 10 years it isn’t going to matter that little pieces of Cocoa Pebbles were in my living room rug, but the memories I can create with my children will last a lifetime (mine and theirs).