Just Another Day In Paradise

Recently, Phil Vassar's song, "Just Another Day In Paradise" came on the radio.  I hadn't heard this song in a very long time, and I am quite positive that the last time I DID hear this song, I certainly couldn't relate the way I did now.  A few lines from the song are as follows...

"The kids screaming, phone ringing"

"Got a half hour, quick shower"

"Friday, you're late, guess we'll never make our dinner date"

"Make a little love that's overdue"

Can anyone else relate?!  Life with three children three years old and under is chaos.  It is exhausting and frustrating and I feel trapped and under valued.  My house is always a mess and I am constantly playing catch-up.  I can't possibly make everyone happy or meet my children's demands.  My social life feels halted and my "ME TIME" is dwindling.  

Then the song goes on...

"Well, it's ok.  It's so nice

It's just another day in paradise

Well, there's no place that

I'd rather be

Well, it's two hearts

And one dream

I wouldn't trade it for anything

And I ask the Lord every night

For just another day in paradise"

Can anyone else relate?!  I am living the dream.  I am living in paradise.  Amidst the chaos, there is laughter and delighted squeals.  I am exhausted, but infinitely happy.  I am trapped, but who better to be trapped with than three beautiful children and the love of my life?  My living room looks like Chuck E Cheese, but we are together.  I can't possibly make everyone happy, but I can make them feel loved.  And my social life?  Matt and I have committed to one date night a week and what a treat to have something to look forward to!  

Isn't it all about perspective?  I am not always successful, but I TRY to slow down.  I TRY to stop and soak it all in.  I TRY not to get overwhelmed by the dishes piling up, overflowing laundry, and the black bottoms of my children's feet!  : ) 

Blessed is an understatement.  These tough, busy, exhausting, and UNDER-VALUED toddler years are PARADISE and I wouldn't trade it for anything.