Luxury Redefined

Today I spent thirty minutes drying and straightening my hair. I used to do this all the time but now I can't remember the last time I did this, maybe a month ago or more. And I mean getting to take my time making sure it is straight and smooth! The natural curls are nice on some days but most days it just looks like a red brillo pad is tied behind my head. This has made me think, what are the other things that I now find to be pure indulgence that before children were just a normal part of my day.

Here are just a few things I consider to be heavenly...
1. Getting to watch a show on TV not involving the ABCs, 123s, or other musical lessons
2. Ten uninterrupted minutes on the computer
3. Silence
4. Naps
5. Going to the store without children

I could go on but I think you get the point. Ok, so to be fair here are five of my absolute favorite things about my children...
1. Sheridan's smile when I come to pick her up from Sunday school, or Bible Study child care
2. David's smile after he has terrorized his sister either by touching her, taking something, or looking at her too long.
3. Their playing together in the bath tub, splashing, taking turns with toys (when they get along best)
4. Sheridan singing the last note of every song she knows, but she only sings the last note
5. Hugs

I could probably go on in this list too but it might be too gushy.