The Next Best Thing

I’m the daughter of a working mother. When I got out of school I didn’t come immediately home. Thankfully my “babysitters” were pretty much always family members. Sure, my mom didn’t have fresh out of the oven cookies waiting for me, but looking back I realize that I had the next best thing. I will always remember watching Channel 7 Soaps with my Grandma and I will always have fond memories of my Aunt Patty driving her minivan like a little old lady (Oh, and I’m pretty sure she still drives like that). Heck, I even have fond memories of my bossy Aunt Bonnie belting out “Dancing in the Streets” by Martha and the Vandellas.

Its memories like these that remind me that despite the fact that I’m not a stay at home mom (SAHM), my girls will turn out okay. I won’t be the sole person memory maker with them…and that’s okay. I know Irelyn and Ellie are in good hands with Granny and PopPop. I know without a doubt, that like me with my grandma and aunts, having their grandparents with them during the day is the next best thing.

But today…just for awhile there…I was totally and completely jealous that I’m not the parent at school with Irelyn today. The Lizard Wizard is visiting her classroom and he’s bringing all sorts of critters! Scott will be there though and at least I know he’ll capture plenty of pictures for me! Anyways, its lunch time and this is what is currently on my mind.