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.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Oh what a night

So... 3 baths, 4 outfits, 3 sets of bedding (one including mine), multiple times of scrubbing/ cleaning and disenfecting/ and a night of ups and downs and I think little Greenlee is finally done throwing up.

*Warning this might be gross* I've never seen someone throw up 8 hours after eating and have all the food be completely in tact. It was disgusting, and as a result, Mommy, Mommy's bed, and even my laptop were covered in scrambled eggs. Bleck. **

She woke up happy and chipper though so hopefully it's all over.

Add to it that my 16 year old had an emotional meltdown yesterday leaving me feeling completely helpless... sigh

I prayed a lot yesterday. First with Kirstan. (Hadn't realized how long it had been since she and I had just sat on my bed and prayed out loud) I think it helped though, maybe, a little. she blogged about it and I'm hoping it did some good. She's kind of at that place where she doesn't understand why God is letting things happen to her,..all I can do is pray for her and with her and hope she sees the beauty in the breaking.

Yesterday was most definately a full time Mommy day. Lots of coddling, holding, rocking, brushing hair out of teary faces, babying and assurances. I don't mind, I'm Mommy, that's what I do,... I love that I can be there for them.

But I will say I'm ready for my turn.

Oh crap! LOL there's no one to do that. Guess I'll have to settle for a hug and kiss from one of my babies and a starbucks.

Keep us in your prayers for later today. It's going to be a long one.

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