The best thing

Everyone it seems is looking for the next best thing, including me.  As a mom, I think it is natural to want the best for your kids.  If you aren't careful, don't we let it consume us?  Isn't the "best thing" right in front of us?  Our family...is it not our best thing?  How could there be anything better?  How could there be anything better than hugs from your children who have applesauce all over their hands?  How could there be anything better than being barefoot stepping on Cheerios?

One thing I struggle with is balance.  I am always trying to figure out how to spend more time with them.  5-6 times a week I plop the kids in the "double Bob" stroller and go for a run.  I have a mantra I have started repeating over and over again throughout my runs..."I do enough, I have enough, I am strong enough."  And even after spending an hour focused on this, I still doubt myself.  Isn't that the nature of being a mom? A parent?  A wife?  PKU has definitely challenged me to make sure I'm always on top of things with the kids.  Did Allie eat all her food or did she feed it to the dogs again?  Did they both finish their "batches" today?  Did I weigh everything right? One thing I do know the answer to...is it worth it? Yes, of course it is...I have a " best thing".