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My perfect day involves poop

There are very few days that I go to bed feeling like I was the best person I could have been, today was one of those days. 
What made today perfect?  
A couple things:  1.  I got to spend quality time with each of my kids. 
2. Each kid made an impact on our family.
3. I did something for myself.
4. The day ended with everyone smiling.  

My morning started with a little bit of sleeping in while my husband played video games.  Of course my preschooler doesn't believe in sleeping in and she wanted to play barbies.  So I got up and had coffee and barbies.  
I go grocery shopping on the weekends, every weekend.  This is one of those chores that can go either way.  Today was nice because my eldest daughter joined me.  It was just the two of us.  She is fun and was in a good mood.  
When we got back it was time to clean up the yard.  Cleaning up after three dogs may not seem like an activity that makes for a perfect day.  Don't get me wrong, shoveling poop isn't something I enjoy but watching my son and youngest daughter help makes me smile.  It was a beautiful day out and the work needed to be done.  The three of us pitched in and spent an hour and a half cleaning and playing.  I believe that everyone needs to help around the house and that comes with its own rewards.  
After cleaning and shopping it was time to take care of myself.  Sundays are my long run days.  I run alone on Sundays and really enjoy the me time.  That time allows me to relax and work through anything I am wrestling with.  Today, I didn't have any worries besides a sore knee so I did a quick circle and was back in under 40 minutes.  
My heart was full and my smile grew as I ran onto our street and saw my husband and little one were still outside.  The littlest one was riding her bike when I left and had apparently continued biking in between a soccer tourney with her sister and game of tag with her dad. I spent another 30 minutes playing with them before heading inside.  
The day ended with a great dinner.  I made breakfast for dinner which everyone loves.  The kids all ate and the food disappeared!  
I guess my point is that perfect is what you make of it. Happy kids who are an active and helpful part of our family with parents who enjoy their own passions are likely to make the perfect families you see on Facebook and TV.   
So my perfect day involved picking up poop and I'm perfectly ok with that.  


 
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