Things I Remember

Recently I was reminded that I have forgotten a few things.

I suppose mothers block out certain stages of the notsofun parts of mothering.

So it's time to blog what I do remember...in no particular order:)

*changing lots of diapers, including cloth ones for a period of time

*going to the store for just diapers, wipes and milk

*making baby food

*never liked doing the baby cereal...took so long!!

*nursing on a schedule for the most part.  timing, writing down, making sure.

*listening to a bit of crying here and there for sleep training

*upon the delivery of each child, wondering if I could do one more

*overwhelmed at the motherhood role

*teaching them about Christ and what He has for us

*nervous once bc I was dizzy and none of the kids were old enough to be of any help

*wondering if I would have all girls

*wiping faces, hands, and bottoms

*packing the diaper bag, again.

*meeting the neatest gals in the nursing room at church

*falling asleep while nursing

*wondering if any of my children would ever go to school

*needing time alone

*wanting to get away

*going to Target to get away...that hasn't changed:)

*missing Kevin

*happy faces

*fabulous giggles, tickles, fun

*forever bathtimes

*holding them after baths....my favorite.

*not being able to get much done due to busy hands

*talking about character issues early on...self control for sure:)

*teaching the boys to do laundry, trash, respect

*putting down a nursing baby to spank an older child making trouble

*Kevin sleeping through alot of the baby nights.  I woke him a few times.

*Wishing I could go to work.

*Finding the best friends of my life.

*Watching kids grow and learn and make good choices.

*Going to Target with a baby and hoping no one woke them.

*Being pregnant and not wanting anyone to touch my belly.

*Not sleeping due to prego belly.

*Contractions that seemed like the real deal, for 2-3 hours, then gone.  

I cried once after an episode of that.

*Thankful for really great babysitters.

*Loving craft time with kids.

*Long summer nights on the trampoline.

*Watching them crawl, walk, talk, laugh, all of it for the first time.

*Buckling them in their seats, again.

*Praying for strength, wisdom, kindness, grace to my kids

*SO thankful Kevin came home.

*hard watching them get hurt

I'm sure I'll think of more, plenty more...but that's a start.