Challenges and Joys

• Keeping a 10 month old safe but yet not confined.
• Putting food on the table that the 4 yo will not only try but actually eat.
• Keeping TV time to a minimum even though it is quiet time for me. ;-)
• Challenging the children to learn new things on a regular basis while still making it fun.
• Being honest with all dealings with people, without necessarily sharing every thought in my head.
• Putting yourself out there to try new things on a regular basis.
• Patience in many many many things that I would rather NOT be patient about.
• Being at peace with "where" I am at the moment.
• Holding my tongue when I have something I feel needs to be said, though it probably only feels that way to me.

• Watching the baby do something for the first time.  
• The joy in your child's face when they reconnect with you after a day away.
• Knowing that you made a difference in someone's life today.
• Connecting with loved ones, especially ones that you haven't talked to recently!
• Having a productive conversation with someone whom you have a strong difference of opinion.
• Healthy children
• Wonderful friends
• Stepping up to a challenge and succeeding!