yep, Tuesday's here again

Typical Tuesday. Karate, dance, guitar, baseball, swimming, crossing guard, school lessons, and life in general pretty much take over the day. Although, it tends to get a little crazy and overwhelming at times, I still wouldn't have it any other way. I get bored very easily and don't like to stay still for very long. Having a large family that is active and busy really suits my personality and need for constant change. It's funny how God knows want we NEED in our life, even when we don't.

We spent the evening at the ball field then to Gatti's for dinner, a very late dinner. Although we don't LOVE the food it is such a easy and cheap place to eat. Not to mention it is only about seven minutes from the house. It is nice to be so close to everything. I want a bigger house and would love to live in the country. However, I would really miss being able to get to church in five minutes, or to work in eight minutes. Not to mention that we can get to East or West town in less than fifteen minutes. It really is a convenient place to live. Oh yeah, Food City is less than three minutes away. Considering how often I go there (4 time this past weekend) I am saving a fortune in gas. It is funny how spoiled we get to certain things in our life. I have to go to Halls a couple of times a week. I always think about how far out of the way it is. Somehow the entire time I was growing up there I never thought of it as being out of the way. Now I complain every time I go about how long it takes and how hard it is to get there.

I have to drive to Halls tomorrow. Maybe instead complaining about the trip I will enjoy the time in the van with my children. They always seem to want to open up and bare their souls in the van. I am not sure what that is about. They probably know I am driving and can't spank them if they tell me something they have done wrong. I guess they just take advantage of a good situation. Whatever the case I will try to enjoy them and their openness. It is a beautiful drive through the back roads. I hope to take the time point out to the kids some of the places that I have special memories of as we go. I am working hard to live in those moments that define my life. Moments where true joy abounds. Moments that will forever linger in my mind. I am realizing just how quickly this precious time with my children is going by. I don't want to take a single day for granted. I want to learn to cherish each moment God has given me. Because the trip may seem long but this journey is so very short.