Being Grateful

Why is it that I let myself get caught up in how "tough" it is to be a stay at home, homeschooling mom? The other day it just hit me that I am lucky! I am fortunate to be able to be with my kids and to have the choice to keep them out of school and not have to leave every day for a job. I am fortunate that my husband and I agree that me staying home is the best thing for our kids and that school is not the best place for OUR kids. I am fortunate that my husband willingly and joyfully works hard so that we can have the sort of life that we enjoy living. I am grateful that my kids want to be home with me and that they are glad to be homeschooled. There might be plenty of bad days, plenty of moments that I regret what I say/do to my kids, plenty of days when I wonder what the hell it is that I am doing but I am going to do my best to remember that indeed I am a very lucky person and I am grateful for the life I have created with my family.