'I've realized my exasperation at the chaos is only fleeting, and I'll cherish my family's enduring love, energy and passion.'
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Every time I walk in the front door and make the turn to hang my coat in the mudroom, I grimace at the mayhem that meets my eyes. Legions of shoes scattered all over the floor, along with two giant sports bags, roller blades, slippers … and cat toys. You name it and you may find it in my mudroom. No matter how many times I attempt to reset the scene, this room almost immediately ends up back in disarray.
The new, bright white Nike high tops upended on the floor will introduce you to my oldest son. As he moves into tweendom, he is enjoying demonstrating his emerging fashion sense. No longer do I get to pick out clothes for him. Oh no! He bought these with his own money, and they are a source of great pride. The small black and blue Velcro runners scattered nearby belong to my youngest.
The rollerblades provide a different kind of memory; they are a reminder of the pandemic. Looking for something to keep our active children entertained in lockdown, we were lucky enough to acquire rollerblades for both of them. Our house is on an extremely flat block, providing the boys with the perfect place to learn to skate.
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