Mommy moments!

Every have a mommy moment? You know... like when you lick your finger to wipe your child's face off? A few years ago, I am pretty sure that I made a comment about how disgusting that was (something about cats, I believe). Well, it is a daily occurrence, now!

Lately, I feel very "full". That is the only way to explain the daily activity around here. It is similar to the way one might feel after Thanksgiving dinner. You feel so full that if you were to eat another bite, you would most likely throw up. Yeah, that sounds right! If I have one more thing to do, clean up or even, think about each day... I may very well throw up!

Well, since this "fullness" began, approximately 8 months ago, I have found myself in the midst of many a "mommy moment". Things like (don't judge) smelling a shirt to see if I absolutely need to wash more laundry! I may or may not have washed my face with a baby wipe in the car last week. I keep a little potty in the back of our van, and I didn't empty it last week because I didn't want to take ONE MORE trip back outside! These are not necessarily things I am proud of. I am not really proud of the fact that I am addicted to caffeine. However, I AM very proud that I have not fallen asleep on the couch while my children play in several weeks!

When did being a mom become so crazy? I am assuming it has just been escalating since I began this little journey about 5 years ago.

So, as of today, I am totally committed to enjoying these little moments! I have to laugh about them. In ten years, I will look back and long for the days when I HAD a baby wipe to wash my face with. I will miss falling asleep on the couch, and awaking to find blue cupcake sprinkles all over my family room floor because Eli said he was having a party! Yesterday, for example... as Eliza is building a nest of leaves for the birds who can't make their own in our backyard, or as Efton is telling me he played so hard that his knees hurt (which is OF COURSE why he can't pick up his toys).
It may not be easy, but it sure is more fun to enjoy those "mommy moments" without thinking about all that I have to do. As a mom, I have to remember that really, what I HAVE to do is just raise my children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. I am to help them grow in "wisdom and in stature, in favor with God and man". That's all that really matters & I can catch up on stuff when they go to bed, anyway! :)