Pity Party

Today I've been having my own little pity party. My kids are growing up and don't seem to need, or want, me around very much and after years of doing everything with and for them, I'm feeling a little lonely. Now I hate going places by myself, but I figured I might as well get used to it...so after class I went to the Ihop for some pancakes. I got seated next to a family with 3 little kids and that's where the pity party stopped....abruptly! Those kids were all over the place whining and crying and the poor mom was trying to eat in between wiping noses and cleaning up spills. I really REALLY do not miss those days! I would not trade places with that woman for anything. I enjoy my kids much more now that they are older, but I do wish they weren't so busy I miss the hugs!