sisters

I just finished reading "me and my sisters" and although it wasn't a really deep read I was intrigued by the whole three sisters thing.  I have brothers and so don't know what it would be like to have a sister, the older I get the more I think that having one would be really cool.  Maybe she'd be the one that really gets me, the one that I could tell anything to, that when I could come over to her house I'd know that she wouldn't tidy up before I came because she didn't have to worry about what I thought about the state of things there.    

I also think, I have three girls, what will their relationship be like as adults?  Will they all be close?  This weekend I observed three adult sister chatting and bantering with each other then when their mother came into the room they all began exclaiming how good her cooking was.  I thought I had died and gone to heaven, you mean this kind of relationship is possible!  I want it!  I want to nurture, teach and love my girls into becoming delightful people who inspire and lead others while nurturing those around them.  It is a tall goal for me as I find myself many times shouting through the tantrums, sending people left and right to time outs and yelling for this one to stop hurting that one.  

I often refer to my life as a three ringed circus, this analogy makes me laugh because it brings a funny and most times chaotic picture to mind. Within that picture I want to be the loving yet firm ringmaster that bringing out the best in everyone despite the chaos, seeing through the tantrums to what is really going on and affirming instead of just scolding when the smallest things causes one to dissolve into tears.

Last week I needed to read more and be on the computer less.  I feel more peaceful now and ready for what I want to create this week.  A visit with some high school friends, exercise to make me feel great about myself, sending a care package to some friends who've just had a baby and some blogging time just for me.  That's my share for the day, a little insight into my thoughts:)

A happy week to all!