Rewards

The last two days I have had the opportunity to be at home with the kids while Brian was out working. It's been nice. Nice to be reminded of the love we share and things we get to do together when together all day. Nice to just be without worrying about the work tasks, schedules, etc.
To paint, read, dance, go to the library and just be silly.
Of course I am also reminded of all those other things that make staying at home hard work. A different type of multi tasking... playing/entertaining while also trying to make lunch or dinner.... cleaning up... putting one down for a nap while trying to figure out how and where to entertain the other. Then throw in a sibling fight, pushes and pinches, whining from hunger, refusal to eat, peeing on the floor, screaming... just to add a few and well, you get the picture.
Brian asked me the other day how I liked working full time. I explained that although I do enjoy working, I also miss being around our children. If I didn't work from home I don't think I could do it. Of course it helps that I enjoy what I do. But having been here the last two days I realize how much I DO miss this time with them. And hard as it can be, in the heat of those crazy moments, it is very special and rewarding.