What I want most for Mother’s Day . . . I want to spend the day with my kids, but as the backup parent. Kids asking someone else where the ketchup is, to untie the Barbie apron, to get them yet another snack. I want to be there but not work. I want to sleep. Nothing crazy, but like a full 10 hours without someone wetting the bed, waking up early, or a dog getting sick in the night. I want to not be in charge. Just be there enjoying the kids, hanging out. Sometimes all the being in charge … Continue reading Give Me the Simple Things for Mother’s Day