I've Been Enlightened!

After Conference weekend, I realized I can't feel sorry for myself because I don't have children of my own... it's my test in life, and I need to endure it with faith and patients. Bart once said to me "maybe we don't have kids because the Lord doesn't want to give us the trial of raising them"... he was joking and trying to make me feel better, and it worked. I giggle every time I remember it. But as long as I don't have my own kids I want to make the best of it. I do have the best of both worlds right now. All my friends and family have kids, and they are usually more than willing when I call and ask to "borrow" them, but when they start to get grumpy, stinky, tired, or hungry I get to send them home! I don't have to worry about potty training, attitudes, diapers (for the most part) etc. And I get my quiet time when I want. Don't get me wrong, I will be more than happy to accept these responsibilities when/if the day arrives, but for now I get to enjoy where I'm at in my life. I love your kids, and I love that they love to hang out with me. I love getting to do fun things with them, that I wouldn't normally get to do on a daily basis. I admire all the mom's out there who have to use that much brain energy every day to answer the "but why" questions all day!!! I admire that you have to practice patients, and be creative all the time to help them stay busy and happy. Thank you for sharing your kids with me... I really enjoy them and they all have a special place in my heart!