Vaca

Vaca... not what you think it is when you have children.

Think you are going to have some downtime to watch a movie, or read a book? Silly you - when the children are in school - that's when you race madly about (hoping you don't get a speeding ticket) with all the other mom's in town desperate to get things done before the chaos begins anew.

Alone time? HA! You will be joined even during 'bathroom' time by the family dog who is anxious as to why routine (ie, protocol) is no longer being followed.

Visions of eating whatever you want for lunch? Such a dreamer. The first time the offspring find the remnants of your dining, you will regret revealing you have a hidden stash.

So it is. The book continues to collect dust, the couch forever remains un-dented where my ass was supposed to loll the hours away and the stash never to see the light of day.

But the chaos, excitement in sharing their day and the ensuing zoo make it all worth it. Life is full, and thankfully so.