Thank goodness

for friends. We invited some of our friends out to the house today to play and hangout. Everyone had a great time. I especially enjoyed being able to stay @ our house and play since that meant I didn't have to hunt the boys and keep them out of everything. Even when we go to the park Luke and Ezra are all over the place. It makes it difficult for me to have any kind of time with adults. Which brings up another issue. I do still have interests aside from parenting, but why is it whenever I get around other parents all that seems to come out of my mouth is a stuff about the kids? I rarely get to hangout with adults and no kids, which is fine but why can't I stop rambling about the kids and education, what food to feed them and safe toys?

I suppose I need to begin reading something of interest to me besides topics related to my kids (maybe I should begin with samuari swords. Is fencing like samuari fighting?) I know my kids are my number one priority. I also know that I am still the adventurous person I have always been, I guess they are just different kinds of adventures now. Shorter and with naps...and somehow I feel as though something is missing!?

I did have fun today. I love our friends that visited. I am not sure she knows that. My mom friend is so accepting of everyone and respectful. Never rude or stand offish. Whenever we go anywhere and anyone approaches us with meaningless chit chat, she always responds politely. She has respect for everyone. I have been around other groups of people @ parks where someone outside the group has tried to speak to us and they were given a nod and a smile. I am not saying one should tell one's life story to every complete stranger approaching but I personally would rather be around a group of people that accept everyone. Accepting enough to be respecful to all people all the time.

Anyway, everyday's a new day, right? Time to find something I am interested in and go for it. Is that selfish I don't think so.