Searching for Peace and Happiness

Well, my mother is in town. Of course my children had to go through the list of rules with her to make sure she had no problems with adjusting. One particular rule that stuck out greatly is our rule that you do not have to bathe on Fridays. Saturday is usually family fun day, and Sunday is of course church, but Friday is no bath day. We pretty much sit in the house rent movies, and eat pizza. This ritual of not bathing on Fridays, has become sort of a tradition. And we all know how much children love routines. Most psychologist tell us that routines are best for children, but what aboout the parents. When people behave irratically, or in a spontaneous manner it is assumed that they are somwhat unstable. Those days of impulsive behaviors are part of the past, I exist now as a mother with all her expectations spread out on the table. And to be honest, I love every minute of it. I have grown accustomed to no bath Fridays, and I love it. So while you may disagree, and may not want to carry on a conversation with me or come within a foot of my distance. I am proud to say that I love my routines. I love going to my kids' school once a week, visiting Miss. Carey, working on my school work, spending time with my family, and not bathing on Fridays.