You know how we tend to pick out certain things and let them define our thoughts about them? For example, some people really feel good about their clean house if they have clean floors, or no clutter, or all the laundry put away. Some people really feel good about their relationship with God if they've done a Bible study that day, or spent an extra long time in prayer.
I feel like a good mommy when I really play with Ellie. Yesterday, I played Polly Pockets for an hour, as well as three board games. For some reason, that defines being a good mommy for me. I gloss over the time I spend doing errands with her, or cooking, or reading to her (even though I know that's important) and feel that really playing encapsulates it. Maybe that's because I get less enjoyment personally from playing than I do from cooking or reading!
My sister-in-law Ana should understand this. For Ana, it's not really family time unless we play a game together. We can sit and talk for hours, but unless we take out a game, it doesn't really count!
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