Do you know what I really want?!

I want to sit in one place for more than two minutes without someone calling me saying: "Mom! I need you!"

I want to talk on the phone without all three of my kids wanting attention the minute my attention is diverted to someone else.

I want to eat warm food and not worry about making sure everyone else is fed.

I want to go on vacation by myself without worrying about anyone else's needs.

I want to sleep every night and not worry about my kids' grades, friends, etc.

I want to know they are safely tucked into bed.

I want to walk through the supermarket without hearing: "Mom, can I have...?"

I want to wash my clothes without finding numerous toys, chapsticks, markers and such have ruined all of my clothes.

I want to watch an entire episode of my favorite show without interruptions.

I want someone else to clean up the vomit when my kids are sick.

I want to relax out by the pool without the kids cannonballing in just to get me wet.

I want to sleep in without being awoken by a child's complaint of a headache.

Do you know what I really want?! None of that...I want my kids!!!