Is it me?

Is it me, or do my children move faster when I get up on time?

Is it me, or do my boys behave better when I have a good night’s sleep?

Is it me, or are they more eager to say goodby to Mommy when I want a few extra hugs?

Is it me, or does Little Drummer Boy use more kind words when I speak softly?

Is it me, or does Squiggle say his words more clearly when I stand still?

Is it me, or does Baby Girl get more kisses when there’s room in my lap for two, or three?

Is it me, or do LDB and Squiggle share more when I play, too?

Is it me, or do they sing and dance more when I watch Dora from the bean bag?

Is it me, or is the drumming not as loud when I’m dancing?

Is it me, or does the house look less cluttered when I’m watching four grins?

Is it me, or do “outside voices” in the hallway get quieter when I hear giggles?

Is it me, or do my children go to sleep earlier when I don’t mind staying up late?

Is it me, or do they whine less when I smile?

Is it me, or does dinner get on the table at a better time when I’m listening to Hub?

Is it me, or does he help with the dishes more when I’m happy to do it myself?

Is it me, or does he stop work earlier when I’m interested in the job he’s doing?

Is it me, or are blogs and emails less urgent when I want to sing one more lullaby?

Sure enough, it’s me.