2 kids. 2. My mom had 7 kids. How come with only 2 I feel like I am on an insane circus ride and I can't get off. CHAOS. That's often how my life feels. I understand that it will only get crazier as we have more children (am I being serious?).Yesterday I found Tagg (2yrs) with a carton of eggs, all of which he had broke. Eggs were all over the floor, all over him, some he had smashed on the floor, others he curiously poked, pushed and jammed his little finger through. That was just the start of the day. At my house there are toys scattered everywhere. Some good, some broken, some still work, others I wish would stop working. I step over, pick up, put down, pick up later, put away.....then I discover them out again & the cycle continues. I have to keep an eye on my baby Berkeley 9mos who has learned to pull herself up. I have one hand close by in case of a tumble and also to protect her from her brother as he easily runs short of patience for her and "WHACK" down she goes, another round of crying. Laundry, diapers, mealtimes, playdough, messes & goooo....when will this ever stop??
My mom made our family homemade bread, never store bought. She preserved all her own fruits and vegetables. House was always clean. Meals were never take-out. How?? Did she ever have a melt down? Or wonder if anyone would notice if she just went for a quick run to clear her mind? the CHAOS. As much as it all drives me bonkers---I dont want to miss any of these moments. I may never have a tidy house & there may always be a bit of craziness at our place, but I want to enjoy it, savor & inhale this life. Years from now I want to look back with laughter over the cracked eggs, the toilet paper streamers around the house, the emptied fridge with salad dressing hiding under my couch, because with the CHAOS come moments of soft, snotty kisses ; "I love you" & "thank you mommy " for pulling up some saggin' britches, the giggles, the "come sees", of simple songs%
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