March 9 - Ron and the boys went on a campout with the scouts, so the younger four and I tried to live it up in WP. Whoop, whoop!! We managed dinner, custard, card games, and cupcake wars. Maggie was thrilled at dinner because she got chili and fruit and crackers and chips and hot chocolate. Oh, spoiled central. They had fun playing on the 3 by 3 lego table and with the grocery cart full of fake food. Again, whoop, whoop! As we watched some favorite shows, Mags wormed her way right next to me on the couch, loving that she was the oldest at home. I quickly realized how much my kids actually do have to share. In a house of 6 active, demanding kids, it seems to be difficult to get one on one time, especially with the older 4. I definitely need to sneak them out of school for lunch more often. Of course, they all, minus Anna, (she's not invited yet) converged on my room. We had 3 across and one in a fort at the foot of the bed. Whoop, whoop! After settling Anna back down at 4:30 am, I went back to bed to find Maggie in my spot. I nudged and pushed and shoved to get her back in the middle and climbed back into bed. Immediately, she was back breathing my air. I pushed and shoved and huffed until she said, "Can't I be by you at all?" Definitely needing my own space, I most politely told her, "NO, you cannot." Needless to say, I woke up with a crink in my neck and bags under my eyes, but it was a fun night minus the two boys and the dad.
3 comments:
Oh, the joys of motherhood. I remember the days. How old were you when you began sleeping in your own bedroom?
Sounds lovely. I'm so jealous. Your kids are the best!
Sounds like you were busy w/out a man in the house. I failed to relize the problem you have with so many wanting to share time with you alone. Be thankful you are not a working mother. With your positive attitude you are way ahead of the game. Nana is out learning how to use her new cell phone.She might have it working by the time arrives in MO. Love, Papa
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