Things are nuts around here. The one thing that seems to make it manageable and doable is that Tyler and I start each day reading from the teachings of the prophets manual together before we do anything else. Something about having that time each day with him is magic. I love him...I love the gospel.
Then the chaos unfolds. We get Josh his "Babba" that he starts calling out for as soon as he is awake. "Ba, Babba, My Ba, Daaaa, Babba...BABBA!!!! We say prayers, head down for breakfast & debate about whether or not we should walk the dog, let the kids sleep in or wake them up earlier. We never seem to have enough time in the morning or enough sleep either for that matter. We figure out what we are doing, then eat breakfast, read scriptures, we shower--listen for the forgotten towel or close our eyes as the disgruntled one who had to shower downstairs in the guest bathroom has to run up the stairs with his towel barely hanging on trying to juggle the clothes intended for the hamper all while muttering something about never doing that again, feed the dog, clean up after breakfast, make lunches, brush teeth, take vitamins, listen to Josh soak it all in and respond with hysterical laughs and snorts and hugging. He thinks its like watching the best circus act ever--EVERY DAY, and he can't thank us enough.
We (the parents) watch in amazement day in and day out as our kids take their time until 8:40 when they suddenly exclaim, "We are going to be late!", We have to go!", "We want to play on the play ground!", "Why are we always late?" It's amazing because all the elements that go into being on time are disregarded up until 8:40 it seems on our end--I exaggerate slightly for humors sake--but it is every so slightly. Like staying on task, waking up early enough to get everything done, not losing lunch boxes, or papers, or shoes or brains. It is a wonder to us all every morning. To them, why can we (the parents) not pull it together. To us (the parents) why can we not teach our group to put two and two together! BUT, we love it. We love our family. We are praying for inspiration today to know what things are essential and most needed right now and what things are not. We want a happy family where needs are met. Where everyone feels loved and secure and we are kind in the midst of it all. We want to be on time and sane too. We are getting there,
It's nuts and crazy but I wouldn't trade any of it for a second. I feel so blessed to be a mother to my wonderful sons who try so hard each day to do better and be good boys. I am so proud of them and all that they are learning. I am also very thankful to have Tyler as my husband and friend. And on April 1st when our little girl arrives I have a feeling the circus act is going to get really good. Josh will be in Heaven! :)
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And before you know it they are all grown and you reflect on how you survived it all with all of them with little sleep and certainly no "me time". Amazingly they turn into the nicest adult children that bless your life when you have too much "me time".
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