So-as horrible a person this will make me-I disdain Sundays!! I don't know what it is about Sundays but seriously-the kids turn into gremlins after a snack in the dark. Ugh! It gives most of our parishioners comic relief for the week watching me try to herd my little cats around the church.
The obvious problem is that during the week my children totally run the joint. They know the nooks and crannies. They know where the ancient elevator that fits one person is (well-Noah & Isaac do). Please pray that Brian, Jasmine, & Shamie NEVER, EVER find it! If they do-keep an eye out in the paper for a tragic elevator accident-not even kidding.
So when there are other people in the church & we ask our kids to "follow the rules", chaos ensues. I honestly don't care what other people think-it just irks my control meter to have to ask my kids to do something more than once. Did I mention I have control issues? Wouldn't you think being a parent would help with those? Sad reality is that I think they are better. Oh my goodness, what on earth was Dan thinking when we chose me!
Shamie had her 3rd birthday on Friday. It was a fun day. She is into making that little gasp noise when she sees something exciting to her. I was pretty sure that she was going to pass out from lack of oxygen Friday morning. She gasped about 300 times over her cake with pink frosting, and her Dora candle, and her toy camera! It was super cute. Honestly, I don't know if she really has ever had a true birthday party for her. I really doubt it.
Unfortunately, with every step we make forward & developmental hurdle we cross, kids with control issues really, really freak out. So-we are re-dealing with some of the big 2 control issues. Remember-the only 2 things kids really have control over is if/when/what goes into the body & if/when/what comes back out.
So fun!
Hey Kelly. I have been so deeply moved by your blog. I truly appreciate your honesty and heart in what you write. I know that 5 kids is work. You and Dan are so lucky to have Jesus on your side. Without Him, this would not be the joy that it is at the end of the long, hard day. Because we ladies have so many words per day, I think this is a great way to confess, reflect, and let go of the day. Trust me, we all have the issues you openly talk about. We just don't want the world to know we lose our patience with our kids, or yell, or say something really stupid to our spouse or kids. If we all could be so open and truly share our hearts/trials without judgement, well, we would be in Heaven! Keep it up friend, and know that I will be praying for your family intentionally.
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