Night out? Well, not exactly. It was a night'in'. Some of the women in our neighborhood have made an effort to connect, and we are doing this by meeting occasionally for a glass of wine. We really enjoy each others' company, but the unpredictability and cost of a 'bar' was something we didn't really love. So, we decided to meet here at my house (my idea). Unfortunately, I didn't plan well....Mike was out of town, and the kids had choir and hockey. We arrived AFTER our guests, but the kids were amazing.
During the night tonight, and especially at my haircut last week, I was told, "your kids are amazing! They listen, do what they are supposed to do even when you're not there to make sure it's done, etc...what's the secret?" The truth is...I don't know. I think we are all given what we can handle, and the Lord must believe that this is what I can handle. I nearly burst with pride over them.....especially on nights like tonight when the come in and do EXACTLY what they were supposed to do for the entire evening. I am truly blessed. I am also blessed to know such great women and to have such friends. I wonder what it was like, many years ago, when meetings like this were consider normal and expected. Mothers were all home during the day, and they all gathered and exchanged stories and ideas while their children played. Just think of all the great parenting advice, marriage advice and LIFE advice you'd get! Maybe that is, in part, why "the greatest generation" was the greatest generation!!! I don't know....but, I do sometimes wish we valued these connections more in our current culture. Right now, I'm just thankful for the moment.
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