AH HA MOMENT

When things don't go your way, what do you do? Do you cry or hide in the corner somewhere? How about putting a smile on your face and pushing through? The last one sounds more realistic to me. As a mom of three things usually never go my way.  I mean come on just getting them ready in the morning seems like it is crazy madness. I have one upset because she wants to stay in the bath for an hour, another mad because the other one got her hair wet, and then a baby crying because he is spoiled out of control (our fault, lol).

When all breaks loose I so want to cry but that only makes things worse, trust me I know. Once in a while a cry is good though. I have cried so much (usually in the shower, were the kids cant hear me) to the point I start laughing. Honestly, because I need to make light of the situation. I am so blessed to have these kids. There are so many that cant have babies and would do anything to have them. So why am I crying? Because my kids didn't clean their room, they got juice on the carpet or because they are throwing a fit? It really doesn't matter, the fact that we all woke up should be good enough. That moment you can say " I should be laughing instead of crying", is a ah ha moment.

Things aren't always going to go the way you wish that they would. I have said this before and I stick firmly to it "there is no hand book given when the kids are born". It is all up to you as the parent to make the decision on what needs to be done. I have been trying to work with the girls on screaming when they don't get their way (yes my girls act up, they are my kids after all). Sariah is doing better but Kamille is the one I am having the most trouble with. No smacking them is not always the answer people, don't be ignorant. When kids get to certain age you have to take things from them and then you have to talk to them. They truly are sponges so whatever you do and say to them will have a great affect on them.

I am learning as I am going. Motherhood is given because God saw that we were fit to train up his children in his image.  Sometimes I wonder if I am doing good. Seconded guessing myself every now and then. This is a job that I would never trade, not even for all the money in the world. This is a gift that no one but God could give me, and I am so grateful. I only can hope that when my kids get older they thank me for raising them the way I have. To be strong independent souls. I want my kids to see me being strong, the bathroom can see me weak (for all I am not raising a bathroom lol).

I have to laugh to keep from crying is a quote to live by.