Autumn dreams are made up of these pumpkin spice blondies. These blondies, which are subtly sweet, have a seasonal spice to them and go perfectly with a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
Parenting. It is a calling/job that involves a lot of setting boundaries, enforcing rules and showing tough love. As a mother, I am aware that my primary job is to raise kind, decent people who are willing to contribute. This means my children aren’t always pleased with me. It’s life. A parent must be able to say “no” and stick to her principles. But, there are times when it’s hard to do.
Yesterday was a busy day. We all had a very busy morning. After I had gathered the girls and was ready to go home for lunch at 12:30, it became a fight. I asked them to fasten their seatbelts at least 10 times. They climbed up the backseats and pushed every button, eventually falling on each other. On the way home, they fought over what music to listen to and complained about the rest of their day. When we arrived home, I was done.
I gave them some cheese wrapped in a tortilla and told them to have a quiet time. After they had eaten it for about five minutes, I sent them to bed. I had a lot to do, but I sat down on my bed and focused only on breathing.
I had a little more than an hour of quiet time to relax, collect myself and enjoy the autumn breeze. I didn’t wish to be this mother today. This is my favorite time of year and I did not want to miss this afternoon. I told myself that I would get up early tomorrow to tackle my list, and be a fun mom just for the afternoon. I was a fun mom.