But also...

My apologies.  I think I got a bit negative with that last post.  (And if you're reading this on the blog, you're reading the new post before the old post.  Forgive me.  Technology.)

Sometimes life is hard, that's true.  But sometimes it's also wonderful.

Sometimes your daughters call from college to tell you about a cool new dance, and just to talk, and you can tell they love you.  Sometimes your son gets to work on a historic ship right here in northern VA, without the drive to Jamestown, and it doesn't start to rain till he's done.  Sometimes the pharmacy is still open at night when your son really needs his kidney meds.  Sometimes not only do you get to visit with your friend, but your kids play nicely-- without fighting!-- right where you can see them.  Sometimes your daughter comes home from play practice bubbling with happiness and excitement.  Sometimes you have all the ingredients to make bagel pizzas for lunch, even all-natural pepperoni.  Sometimes your teen-aged son helps cook dinner for the girls at church, all of his own accord.  And sometimes your kids cheerfully take care of themselves and are kind to each other while you run to the pharmacy.

All in one day!

Yes... what's a girl to do?

After ranting on her blog about how hard life can be, she might just feel better and notice that life can also be pretty darn good.  

But she'll still take that Mom's Night Out.