A quote I love...

"Everyday of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children"

I do think of this quote often, I have it up in my home, a daily reminder that I have four little sets of eyes watching me, learning all of the good and all of the not so good that I put out there without even knowing.  And then like an unfond mirror image I see myself acted out by a 5 year old and think "oops".  Children watch everything!  I guess I've made a few "withdrawals" instead of deposits.   

Sometimes I envision my life without children, itty bitty young children at that... I see a very clean house, incredible organization, serious muscle tone, pressed clothes... maybe even a quiet moment reading.  Sounds very nice.  Truth of it is I wouldn't be complete.  I wouldn't be me.  I am a wife and I am a mom.  And there is nothing more important than those two incredible opportunities.  I can't imagine a more magnificent responsibility and reward.  Every day is not easy, but every day is worth it!!