Tag.....

The kids and I walk a lot during the summer all over town, good exercise and less gas. Well because we walk so much we came up with the game tag on our walks. The rules are you need to stay on the sidewalks, driveways are safe and if you step on the grass you are automatically it. Well on our way to school this morning we decided to play tag. All was going well until a couple blocks away from school....I suddenly realized that "C" and "E" were not laughing any more so I turn around and instead of "Gently" touching each other to be "it", they were full on swinging fists at each other! Needless to say I had to call an end to the game and pull them apart. Of course when I asked what was happening they both jumped in and at the same time said it was his/her fault. Trying to keep a straight face, and yes I laughed all the way home after I dropped the kids off, I reminded them we needed to be nice to each other and when we play tag we can not tag each other so hard! What a way to start the day.

Another Year....

Birthdays come and go, but really, I feel the years advance at the start of a new school year. School started today for "C" "D" and "E". I can not believe how old they are already. I can remember when all three were 4 years old and younger and I could not wait to get that first one out the door to school. Now I am trying to slow time down. "C" started 5th grade this year, I am not sure where the time has gone. He has advanced to the large lockers, a "trapper" keeper and changing class rooms! "D" started 2nd and for the 1st year there were no tears from him or me! He is getting so big, he was already looking forward to playing soccer at recess. "E" started 1st grade and did not even need a hug! Summer is done already and my babies are a year older. They were excited to start today, only I am left with a little blurp in my heart because I know another summer of their childhood is gone and that is when the tears come. I waited through the day with "F" and was excited to see them at the end of the day. They came out of school and all three were so excited to tell me about their day they all started talking at the same time, which of course started an argument, and my life was back to normal with a smile on my face!

I Hurt....

I hurt for my "D" tonight. I know kids need to learn that life is not fair, but as a parent it is hard to watch them learn that. My "little" (because really all my guys will always be little) guy was hurt today and nothing I could say would take that hurt away. I wanted him to be young enough where I could kiss him and make it all better, instead I had to teach him one of life's lessons...Life is not always fair but I will always be here for him. Even as I'm writing this 4 hours later my eyes tear up because my heart aches for him. "D" is my BOY boy, always running, never slowing down, acting tough, etc. What most people miss is that he is really sensitive and has a huge heart. He is easily hurt, and is always the first to give you a hug when you need it.
Well my five minutes of free time are up. Little "F" needs me, at least he is young enough yet where my kisses can cure anything!

30 Whole Minutes

I had a 30 minute conversation with my husband without interruption! I do believe it has been over 3 months since that has last occur ed (yes right around the time "F" was born). We did have to put the kids to bed, take the baby monitor and go over to the "other" house, but we actually discussed stuff, YEAH! Anyway, thought I would share my excitement with the rest of you. It is amazing what I get excited about these days. 4 whole hours of non-interrupted sleep, school starting in two weeks, getting to take a bath with no kids coming in and needing me (had to lock the door for that one)! I love motherhood, it allows you to appreciate the small stuff.

Be Still.....

"Be still and know that I am here..."

One of my favorite verses from the Bible. I sit here tonight at my computer and everyone is sleeping but me. It is completely silent in my home, which is a very rare occurrence. I love these far and in-between moments. It allows me to count my blessings and thank God for all he has given me. I am allowed to recharge for my next day and all the craziness that comes with a family of six. But most important, I take a moment to feel HIS presence in my life. I have a lot of prayers to say tonight between being thankful for all I have and for others who are currently struggling, some I know well and others are strangers. As you can probably tell I am in a reflective, rambling mood tonight with not much to say but a lot on my mind. But for now I am going to go sit in the quiet, feel HIS presence and pray before I fall asleep from exhaustion.