mommy land

Well, it is Friday and my day off....well, off from working at school, but not off from being the mom and all the stuff that has to be done in mommy land. But as I sit and reflect, I am most grateful for the stuff I get to do in mommy land, because here it is safe and secure and I know where I stand, even if the people in mommy land dont like the mommy, I know eventually they will come around and mommy land will be a peaceable kingdom again. I got up this morning and took the kids to school. Then I went over to Lincoln Elementary, where I worked for 4 years to borrow some things for my choir at Layton Elementary. I got to see lots of people I loved to work with and friends whom i have not stayed in great contact with, but who I still think are great!! I miss not being there, it was a great place to be and I got to associate with great people!! But it is not the same as being the mom.
Here is mommy land, I get to have hugs and kisses, and great big licks from the dogs. I get pampered and loved unconditionally and the people here even help with some of my jobs. I came home from Choir rehearsal last night and my boys had done the dishes. It was fabulous.
Last Tuesday night, I was rushing out the door to get Cailtyn to her 6 month interview with a member of the bishopric. On my way out the garage, I fell and hit the floor with a SMACK!! Kris looked back and saw me sprawled on the floor crying. In my tears, I managed to say "ankle, ankle". I twisted my ankle and it HURT. But within seconds, I had Nate and Caitlyn to my side with Ice and something for me to put my hands on as kris looked at my ankle (that garage floor is COLD) Then Nick came up and helped as well. My boys took me in the house and got me to the couch, got pillows under my ankle and sat with me. What great kids live in mommy land!!
So, even though I am not a big fan of doing the dishes, or constantly cleaning and reminding the people that live in my land that I am not the maid, I am the queen, I wouldnt trade mommy land for any other land out there (except, maybe vacation land every now and again!)
Have a great day! Enjoy being the mom!!