Keeping the Family Content

It's a simple thing, really, to keep this family content.

For Tim (dh), contentment is clean clothes, knowing where the remote is, and something in his tummy.

For Brenden (9), contentment is getting some alone time at the computer in the evenings and reading before bed.

For Brittany (7), contentment is quality time with Mama every day and a picture to draw.

For Stone (5), contentment is getting to ruin his brain by playing the X-box, Nintendo, or computer all day, without breaks. Since Mama always stands in the way of this goal, he is also content to be noticed, even slightly, by his big brother.

For Bella (2), contentment is her thumb and blankie with her, and everyone noticing her.

For me? Contentment is knowing that I've taken good care of my family for the day. Knowing that, contentment is then the reward of a peaceful evening alone with books, pen and paper.