they say the best presents come in small packages, I say they come with snotty noses!

 Warning:  This blog (  I really hate that term)  is full of run on sentences( I really hate ending a sentence) , improper grammar, and a whole heck of a lot of rambling....ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 I always knew when  I was a little girl, that I first and foremost wanted to be somebody's Mommy. I pictured myself being this "cool" mom with super hip clothes, living in a beautiful home, with the best behaved kids in town.  Wow that is not really what I got, I am not that cool most of the time, I shop at garage sales, and well lets face it my kids can be kinda bad, but  if I only knew how blessed I would be. I knew I wanted to have a big family, but I didn't anticipate it to happen so quickly.  I can remember when I found out I was pregnant with Kadence I cried the whole pregnancy.  I wasn't planning on having three kids so close together.  Derek insisted that it wasn't my strongest motherly quality that I openly was disapointed.  Now, I am not gonna sugar coat anything, sometimes she still makes me cry, but I wouldn't trade her for the world!  In my defense when Kadence was born I had a 3 yr old, 2yr old and a newborn baby.

      Today as I tuck my lil ladies in bed I watch as my three babies hug and kiss each other as they say goodnight.  It melts my heart.  The best present I could have ever given them, is each other.  They can disapear into a messy toy room for hours, or entertain each other on a spring day making mud pies.  Who doesn't want that?  A couple weeks ago at Kennady and Karsyn's frist soccer practice, we had to explain to them that you can't play soccer holding hands.  " Dude you're gonna red rover someone! " 

I feel so overhwhelmed with joy that I was able to give my children built in playmates, but more importantly, built in forever friends!  

Ok so back to reality....This "blog"  WILL not be all rainbows and unicorns, so let me appalogize if it seems that way.  It WILL be about dirty laundry, too many dishes, and back talking little girls.  Oh my, can they talk back!!!  Just last week I was curious if a six year old  is too old for the fire station abandoment  law.

With all the chaos.  The arguing. The back talking.  The whining.( don't get me started on whining)  there are these moments that everything freezes, and all the good out weighs the bad.  If we didn't have the ugly, we wouldn't cherish these special moments!

I love that my girls have their own room, but sleep together instead.  

I love that I told Kennady to clean her room, and Karsyn said quickly "I'll help you sissy"

I love watching little hands cupped over little ears, telling little secrets to each other.

I love that Kenna packs tissue from her classroom for their bus ride home, just in case Karsyn has an accident

I love that sometimes when I am unsure what Kadence is asking for, Kennady and Karsyn understand her.

A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.

-- Marion C. Garretty

Sisters are like the meatballs in spaghetti.....

the gum in a blowpop

the frosting on the cake

the peanut butter in a reese's

the chocolate chips in a cookie. 

Let me take a quick min. to acknowledge my sister. I can't write a whole passage about siblings and not mention how great of a sister I have. 

To me, you can give your kids all the toys in the world, amazing vacations, your sole attention, but the best gift you could possible give them, is someone to share their childhood with!  Someone long after you're gone, to "remember when" with. To me, the best present doesn't come in a small package, it comes with a snotty nose!

Ok so I typed this a couple days ago.  It sounded great.  I promise. Then my computer froze, and I had to retype. I don't know about you, but I am not a retyper.  It makes me mad.  I can't refocus.  So I appologize for the rambling and unflowiness ( is that a word!?! )

Mothers Day

So this week has been a week of reflection.  As two of my youngins are celebrating their births, and Mother's Day all bundled in so tightly, I have been deeply thinking about how important my role is as a Mother.  What is the definition of Mother?  Is it a clean house?  Is it dressing your kids in cute clothes? To me being a mother is the most important job I could have.  I have to protect these three special gifts that were given to me. It is unconditional love.   It is nurturing, discipline, and dedication.  Today was one of those "perfect" days.  If you are a Mom you know what I am talking about.  One of those days where you truly enjoyed your kids and your time together.  Unlike, some days, when you rest your head on the pillow, you question your abilities.  Did I yell to much?  Did I hold them enough?  Did I listen to them enough?  Did I tell them I loved them enough?  We have all had those days, which makes "perfect" days all the better.  My house is a mess!  Dishes overflowing the sink.   My laundry pile is heaping.  One pile of dirty, and then of course the baskets of clean that have yet been put away, but instead shifted from different rooms in the house.  I have bills to sort and business work to do.   BUT none of that matters!  Today I could have sat inside and told my kids to play nicely, mommy has a lot to get done.  Instead, I chose to celebrate my gift of motherhood. We went on a bear hunt in our woods.  We went on a fourwheeler ride out back.  We sat on the porch swing.  We did piggy back rides.  We got muddy, and ate brownies, and pizza.  Today was PERFECT!  I want my kids to remember me for living in the now, and not dwelling on things that do not matter.  I want to be the mom with the girl wearing a dora dress up outfit and rainboots because it meant a lot to her.  I want to be the Mom who takes her kid to the Grocery store in PJ's at bedtime because I couldn't pass up a toothless grin asking " can I come ".  I want to be the Mom that leaves laundry an exchange for parks, dirty dishes for the movies, and vacuuming for cuddling.  

I have learned so much about being a Mom but here are a few things I would like to share:

1. I've learned that the way you planned to do things before you were a mom - and the way you actually do them after becoming one - are two very different things.

2. I've learned that time passes 63,000 times faster once you have a child.

3.  I've learned that if it's quiet ... there's probably trouble.

4.  I've learned that kisses fix just about everything.

5.  I've learned that my mom was a freakin'-awesome mom when I was growing up.  Wonder woman, to be exact.

6.  I've learned that God is even more awesome than I thought.

7.  I've learned that being a mom is the hardest, most important, most rewarding job there is... and one I wouldn't trade for the world.

Today I accomplished the world and nothing all at the same time. I held them long, and told them how much I loved them!  So if you come in my house, maybe the laundry is neglected, but there are three smiling faces, who know they were not!  On that note here is a cute little poem.

Some houses try to hide the fact that children shelter there.

Ours boasts of it quite openly, The signs are everywhere---

For smears are on the windows Little smudges on the doors;

I should apologize, I guess for the toys strewn on the floor---

But I sat down with the children and we played and laughed and read;

And if the doorbell doesn't shine, Their eyes will shine instead.

For when at times I'm forced to choose The one job or the other---

I want to be a housewife, But first I'll be a Mother.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Life lessons for my daughters

Learn from your mistakes.

Be yourself.

Play in mud puddles.

Learn to drive stick shift.

Call people back.

Sing in the shower.

When given the opportunity, wear a costume.

Never take a picture, you wouldn't want your Dad to see.

People can change, but you can't change them. 

At least try.

Never shove someone off of a boat. (  A pool is ok )

Dance crazy.

Read everything you can.

Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.

Pet puppies.

Smile.

Don't smoke. ( if you do....quit!)

Hold the door open, even if you have to stand there forever.

There is a moment when arguing you know you are wrong. Stop arguing. 

You can tell me your secrets.

Tip well.

Walk barefoot.

When wearing a skirt, use the finger tip rule, even as an adult.

Coloring your hair, is a lifetime commitment.

Catch lightning bugs.

Return shopping carts.

Wear your seatbelt.

Take bubble baths. 

A wrap dress is flattering on everyone.

Be responsible.

Drink milk.

Let loose.

Respect your mother.

Eating ONLY cures hunger.

Notice the beauty around you.

Watch the amount of caffeine you take in. ( I have set a bad example)

Read fine print.

Righty tighty, lefty loosey.

Don't get hair cuts on a whim. or tattoos. 

Take naps. 

Don't sleep your day away.

Don't over pack.  

Don't call anyone's home phone after 9pm.

Study hard.

Travel often.

ALWAYS use your manners.

Don't be afraid to say no.

Keep your credit good.

Always wheat bread.

Offer your seat to a pregnant lady.

Wash your face.

Send thank you notes. 

Call your Dad often.

Don't live beyond your means.

Don't obsess over weight.

Never marry a man that doesn't say blesss you when you sneaze.

Be loyal, pick a team, and stick with them.

Buy a cute umbrella.

Don't eat yellow snow.

Pretty aint enough.

Always look for the toilet paper before you sit down.

Cry.

You can't have the best of everything, but you can make the best out of anything.

Don't wear white shoes till after Easter.

Go to church.

Always wear clean underwear.

Wear sunscreen. 

Don't grocery shop hungry.

Get an education, than career, than married, then kids....that order.

God is watching. 

Your dates are not allowed to do anything to you he wouldn't do to your Dad.

Life is too short....order the fries.

Don't scowl...you'll get wrinkles.

Be a trend setter.

Rememer, that I love you more than any other person in the world.