I would like to  …

• Bottle the sweet smell of baby’s breath so I can wear it in my old age.
• Turn the sound of toddler giggles into a song that keeps running through my head.
• Fall asleep each night to the sound of my daughters making up harmonies to my favorite show tunes.
• Frame the image of my son winking and giving me a thumbs up to reassure me all is well.

There are days I wish …

• I were as intelligent as our oldest.
• As determined as our next.
• As hilarious as our third.
• As imaginative as our fourth.
• And as wide-eyed with wonder as our sweet baby boy.

The rest of the time, I just want …

• A cup of coffee without warming it in the microwave three times, before tossing it out.
• Productive sleep.
• A cleaner  house.
• Less gray hair.
• Spit-up repellent clothing.
• My children to be nicer to one another.
• Less anxiety.
• More time to pray.
• More time to play.
• Time to take off my toenail polish.
• Someone to do the laundry (and put it away).
• A really big piece of chocolate.
• A new pair completely impracticle shoes.
• An orderly laundry room.
• My son to lift the seat.
• My daughters to get up on time.
• Clean clothes in drawers (not the hamper).
• A pen that works.
• To have invented OxiClean. (Is that asking too much?)

But I am always grateful for…

• A loving family.
• Being married to the my very best friend.
• Five amazing children.
• Healthy, fun and supportive parents.
• An artistic big sister.
• A protective big brother.
• A dear and caring baby sister.
• Wonderful in-laws.
• Many special friends.
• A great pastor.
• Quiet prayer.
• Music. Music and music.
• Our awesome God.