Having fun

I have read lots of parenting books. I was a teacher for nine years. I really don't think any of that prepares you for *real* parenthood. I don't remember reading about waking up dreaming of nursing your baby and then waking up freaking out because you can't find your baby, only to realize that you weren't nursing him/her and he/she is safely sleeping in their own bed. I was just sleep deprived. I read about children sleeping in their own beds, on their backs. Nobody warned me that sometimes the best sleep with both got was when they were in bed with me. Nobody warned me that I would be so tired that laying on the floor and having kids crawl over me while I took a short cat nap would be just what I needed to get through the rest of the day. I would love to write a real parenting book. You know, realistic!
But, one of the things I want to add is to have fun! Kids are only young for such a short period of time, that I have really had to step back and just enjoy them. Right now, I have a pile of dishes in my sink that could have easily been done last night while the older two kiddos when to church for Clues Club. But, did we rush home and do them? Nope, we took the youngest out to DQ and spent some time with him. It was awesome. I think having fun is such an integral part of life that sometimes gets pushed to the side. I hope my children realize how much fun we have together and that they remember it when they are teenagers :)