Like any adventure being a Mom is chalk full of moments that can take my breath away. Sometimes it's because I'm avoiding the aroma of stinky feet or a dirty diaper, other times it's a slice of amazing only kids can bring that leaves me staring in awe. My rollercoaster life raising 6, soon to be 7 kids can be chaotic at times, but embracing the insanity is half the fun.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Weekend Silliness

So despite the fact that 6 kids in the house together for a weekend with little to do can cause them to get extremely annoying, there are also some funny and endearing moments. Just thought I'd share....

After looking at the rash on Kirstan's back... "Mom, I think she has the chicken Pops." -Jeremy
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I wanted to laugh til I cried but I held it together as to not embarrass him. When I heard someone get up and go to the bathroom at 7am, I got up to check and peeked through the cracked door to see who it was. There stood one of my sons (he'd worn underwear and no shirt to bed) standing over the toilet, boxers around his ankles, dancing, singing "I kissed a girl and I liked it"
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"Mom, can you check the itchy spot on my butt?" - Anonymous
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Greenlee was cranky--grumpy even--and screaming as if hell were life on earth. I did all I could to pacify the little beast, including but not limited to: bouncing, rocking, wiggling, changing positions, burping, cooing, singing, shhhing... you get the idea. And finally, with a resignation sigh I placed her on the floor on a blanket. What does the little kidling do?Beams at me. One of the largest, biggest, cutest, most genuine smiles one could imagine. And the world melts. All that hell on earth stuff? Gone.
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Friday, September 19, 2008

Sigh...If they were this sweet always...

:) ... SIGH

"Mommy, when we get home I'm giving you a big hug for the frappucino, and for taking us somewhere special, and because you look like you could use one. And I forgive you for spanking me even though Jeremy was the one who did it." - Gabi

Oh sweet girl, I'm so sorry for the spanking. You have no idea how much I needed the frappucino too, and ofcourse the hug and your forgiveness. - thank you