September 22, 2002
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HMMMM James has cheerios (3 of them) stuck to his forehead. Is it a new form of art? And if I were a good mom would I get up and clean them off? Oh yes, and he finished his cereal off and has now moved to Kaylin's chair and is eating hers. If I were a good mom would I go get him another bowl of cereal and tell him he shouldn't share sisters germs.
ROFL Not gonna happen today. He's happy, mommy's happy why disturb a good thing?
Soccer game~~ we lost BIG time. Kids were tired, and just not getting it.
The kids had fun though so that's what matters the most. I have to figure out how to get them to kick the ball into the goal. They run it down to the goal time after time...but then just stop.
I guess the laundry isn't getting completely caught up....but at least I got to the bottom of 2 of the 3 clothes hampers. NExt week try again.
I didn't reach my goal this week. But there was a good reason, so I'll try again next week.
My husband was an angel last night. I haven't been running away when he's home. I've been trying to do it when my sister's here...and it hasn't been working too well. (long story) Any hoo. Last night he came home from work and kicked me out. Rainee was asleep so I even got to leave her. It was a very very nice break! And as a thank you I took his car to Wal-mart and got the oil changed while I shopped. So it ended up being profitable for him too.
Today is church. They have started sending the 2 & 3 year olds back to their parents for the singing etc. Its a MAJOR pain in the neck. I am only one. And keeping 5 kids sitting still and quiet by myself is a MAJOR ordeal. I really liked it when they just stayed in the 2's and 3's room. *sigh* I know my parents etc would help out. But they do NOT make my kids sit quiet. Sooo I'm not sure what I'm gonna do.
I had my feelings hurt by a "friend" at church this week. And my natural instinct would be to hide from her today. She is a mommy of only two. And self-admits very selfish. Well last week during SS she went around inviting everybody in the room to a party at her house. Everybody except me. She invited the person on either side of me. And then at the end of class she came over to me to "apologize" for not inviting me.....(drum roll please) But I just had too many kids.
I coach this "friends" child in soccer. I do a lot of other things with her. And I was so dumbfounded by this. *sigh* And have dwelled on it a lot. I keep praying to forgive & forget...but it hurt.
I have other friends. Good friends with lots of kids. But this person has the ability to hurt me. And I sure wish I knew why. Part of me is jealous. She has so much energy. She's skinny, and always so kept up. But she only has 2 and I have 5. I have 5 kids to love and snuggle with. And they are truely a blessing. I do not regret any of them. There are moments I get exasperated. And I'm always tired LOL. But they are my gifts from God. But this "friend" has the ability to make me feel like a freak.
I guess I see the 4 or 5 moms in SS with their "perfect" 2 and their energy level and their commaradory and get jealous. But jealous of what? their clean houses? if I had two kids I wouldn't have a clean house. Of their limiting their families? I didn't want to limit mine, and still dream of "one more baby" LOL I don't agree with most of their family choices...so why the heck do I want to be part of "their" group. Because I'm human
One always wants what they can't have. ROFL. Okay I'll hold onto that...and just smile and remember I'm where God wants me.
Father God, allow me to be a blessing to people at church today. allow me to guard my tongue and not hurt people accidentally or on purpose the way I was hurt. And show me the best way to handle morning service. In your sons name, Amen
Comments (8)
Sometimes those we think are friends are really only acquaintances.
God has blessed you with 5 children ... they are important. Do the 2s & 3s have a nursery to go to during church? or Children's church?
**hugs** have a great day.
Hmmm, I have only 2 kids and my house is far from perfectly clean and my days sound more like yours than your friends. lol Maybe it's not the number of kids that's really the issue?? That or I'm in trouble. lol Seriously though, I'm surprised the lady even had the nerve to be honest and tell you why she didn't invite you. Is it just me, or does that just sound rude to tell someone that?? My friend has had the same problem in the past, only 3 of the 5 were ones she babysat, but because a couple of them looked alot alike, it was assumed they were all hers. lol And she ran into problems like that when her daugther participated in brownies, etc. I wonder if they would've had the same attitude had they really all been my friend's kids?
I'm so sorry about that RUDE woman at church. I can imagine that was very hurtful for you. Don't worry it's HER that looks like an ass.
Besides, you're at least double blessed and happier than her. Skinny does not always equal happy.
Hugs to you.
Your "friend" is the odd one and the one who is to be pitied. I think you should have apologized to her... at least told her you were sorry because she did not see the value of children. God says to have a quiverful is a blessing.... 'tis sad that most have forgotten this.... tis sad for her.
You are doing the right thang, girlfran! Go on! And pray that she will see truth! {V}
Wanna know something? I get jealous of you, but I think some jealousy is only natural. But that lady was just plain WRONG!! Don't let this woman get you down- sure you are angry and hurt- but you are better than that! (and your kids can beat her kids up!) (JUST JOKING!)
I get jealous that you have the patience for 5 kids, when I barely have the patience for 1. I get jealous when you are able to take your 5 kids camping or to the beach and make all those memories for them. I get jealous that you get to go on a weekly date with your hubby.......BUT I STILL LIKE YOU!!!
Your kids are a blessing! Don't let such narrowmindedness worry you!
(((((((hugs)))))))))))
Rainydame... This was my verse for today... thought it might give you a lift.
You have been elected by God to have the priviledge to raise your 5 beautiful kids for such a time as this.
Today's verse: Esther 5:14
...who can say but that you have been elevated to the palace for just such a time as this?
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