Yesterday had been a VERY long day....I was trying to be good and make dinner, even though I didn't want to. So, I was making quiche, and realized that I was 3 eggs short. I decided to go and borrow from the next door neighbor because there was no way I was going to the store. So I took Josue (the little boy I babysit) with me and told Camille to watch Morgan for a minute while I go and borrow some eggs next door. I got home a few minutes later, and walked in the door. Straight ahead on the kitchen floor were nine eggs, all cracked, in a huge mess. The only problem was there was no Morgan. Then she toddled in from down the hall, eggs running through her fingers, onto the carpet in the hall. Just when you think you can't take one more thing, one more thing happens.
It's a good thing that as a Mom you realize that moments like this only last for a few minutes, and then things will settle down again. The trick I think is to realize that these moments with our kids don't last forever, and that someday they will all be grown up and I will wish to have these moments back. Even with the craziness. Even when I feel that I just need some time for myself once in awhile. Even when I feel like I can't take one more thing. I know I need to make the most of it. I think that is why Heavenly Father made a Mother's love for her children so strong. So you can still love them and sacrifice anything for them when you are exhausted and they are a little naughty. Things change, and kids grow up. But you can't get it back when it is gone. I need to take a deep breath, count to 10, and try and laugh so I don't bawl my head off.
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Maria, Thanks for the invite on your blog. This is such a fun way to keep-in-touch! That was a beautiful thought you had about the egg incident. I have had 2 similar incidents with Victoria Secret Lotion (several bottles were wasted $$$) and it is funny how I look back on them and smile. You are a great mom!
Those are the days I can wait for. somedays they drive me crazy with whining and crying but they haven't gotten into anything yet.
At least you know where you can find some more eggs if you need them. You can always have lots of eggs. Although Morgan looks so innocent in that picture it would be hard to be mad at something like that. Taylor does that all the time too.
I agree about Morgan looking cute in the picture. Kind of like, "Hi Mom. Um...is this OK? Mom?" Glad you got a picture of it.
Oh Maria. I feel your pain (and exhaustion). What did you end up doing for dinner? Mess aside, it's the lack of dinner that would have made me cry. I love when I am so tired and ALL three of mine are crying and Jason has to walk out the door for work or church or something. Funny how many times its in those moments I feel some added strength and patience to make it through.
Good job for stepping out of the situation. I'm realizing how nice it is to have Andrew in this stage.
By the way, I think this picture of Morgan looks just like Grandma Miles!
You are such a good Mommy!
Agh!! sounds like my day last week. Wish I was there to bring you dinner!
You are sooo wise! What a great perspective! Your such an awesome Mom!
OH MY GOSH! I am NOT the only mom with a child with an egg-vengeance! Zack smashed 6 eggs once, and like 8 to 10 eggs another time. Can I tell you how horrible egg is to get out of grout? I didn't know he had smashed them until they had dried on the tile!!! (He had gotten up really early and then I woke up and showered and got ready before going downstairs)
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