IF I AM NOT....

If I am not throwing a load of laundry in the dryer, I am probably loading the dishwasher. If I am not putting away 2 laundry baskets full of clean clothes, I am probably loading the hamper full of dirty ones I find littered all over the bedroom floors. If I am not scrubbing the toilet and its surrounding area from the boys lack of aim, I am probably cleaning out the sink of dried up toothpaste. If I am not cleaning up after lunch, I am probably making dinner. If I am not on my hands and knees washing the kitchen floor, I am probably vacuuming the goldfish cracker ridden carpets. If I am not scrubbing out the bathtub full of dirt and grime courtesy of the kids dirty bodies from the night before, I am probably sweeping the remains of snack time off of the wood floors. If I am not comforting someone who just fell outside while riding their bike, I am probably breaking up a fight. If I am not helping Anthony pass an all important level on his PSP, I am probably helping Ava finish her homework. If I am not reading books with Lucas to help him perfect his reading skills, I am probably snuggled up with Livi and one of her touch and feel animals books. If I am not dropping Lucas off at Karate, I am probably picking Ava up from dance class. If I am not changing a dirty diaper, I am probably wiping a runny nose . If I am not laying in bed with Anthony at the end of a long day, talking about our adventures and saying prayers, I am probably rocking Miss Liv to sleep while singing her favorite song. If I am not, if I am not, if I am not....

My life as a Mom is full of "If I am nots." Some are most definitely better than others, but I know each and every one of them is par for the course; just a part of being a Mom. And I find comfort in that.