Let's Be Honest, Sometimes Your Kids Can drive You Nuts!

Let me start off by saying that this week has not been a good week for me thus far.. As the title explains, there are times when yes, our kids drive us crazy. Do we love them any less? Of course not! But there are days when we as Moms are frustrated, tired, and just plain fed up with everything. Today in particular, I've been feeling very defeated. Since Christmas day, I've been trying to get my home back in order. Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, organizing, etc..(With three kids at home, I accept the fact that I can't always accomplish what I set out to do, but I try my best.) It seems this week, that every time I started and finished a task, there was more for me to do.. I attribute that fact to my 4-year-old daughter, Madi, who in her own right should be labeled as a "Weapon Of Mass Destruction." haha.. I laugh, but she can be destructive, and this week in particular she has shown no mercy. As soon as I got one tiny mess cleaned up, she created another, twice as bad as the original one. :/ This has been going on ALL week. I suppose this week she's in her "I'm gonna be a little booger" mood. (All of you Momma's can relate to that to some extent I'm sure..lol) To add insult to injury, on Tuesday one of our fish tanks broke. I'm sure you all are picturing a fish tank shattering and water and fish going everywhere! haha.. That's not what happened, thank God. :) The bottom glass had separated from the silicone, leaking the water out and onto the floor. *grumble* So we had to go buy a new one. Money we didn't plan on spending.. *grumble* But it's fixed now, and the critters are fine. :) Unexpected things like that can always knock us for a loop, and the trick is to not let it get you down. I know this is fact, but I just can't seem to get it together in my head this week. Cranky kids, a messy home, and broken fish tanks leave me feeling defeated. Oh, and let's not forget to mention the 11-year-old and 8-year-old who practically can't be in the same room together because they fight like cats and dogs.. Again.. *grumble* haha.. I can say though, as I pull the VERY last hair from my head (LOL!), that I wouldn't trade anything for the world. I'm extremely thankful for a loving and patient God, who constantly reminds me that all will be well. I have an equally loving and patient husband who, no matter what, supports me and lifts me up. And of course, the three greatest blessings I've been given, my children. They can drive me absolutely insane, but I love them SO much, and if I didn't have them, I don't know what I'd do with myself. I'm thankful for everything I have in this life, and in times such as these, I need to remind myself to sit back, take a breather, and remember all the blessings I've been given. Is it hard? Certainly. But no one said this life would be easy. Plus, I keep reassuring myself that things can only get better. ;) I know they will.. Tomorrow is a brand new day after all!

It's Amazing How The Littlest Things Can Make You SO Happy..

Well, just as the title explains, it truly is the littlest things that can make you really happy. For example, today I just received a computer from my totally awesome friend Chrissy. I haven't had a computer for about 6 years now, and yes there were times when not having one was inconvienient, but the rest of the time I didn't really much care. I had internet on my phone, and that was good enough for me.. But now I can say, "WOW! What was I missing!" Things are so much easier to access on a computer, and the biggest thing, my kids being tickled pink about not being "out of the loop" anymore. Their joy is truly my joy, and to see their smiles and hear their squeals of joy makes my heart burst! =) It's not just little things like a gift from a friend though.. It's a look you receive from your child, a hug when you're in a bad mood, a call from a friend to brighten your day, and a strong shoulder to lean upon after a hard day. All these things mean oh so very much, and they hold no monetary value. As we near Christmas, I hope and pray that we can all learn to appreciate the little things a little more. They really do mean the most. =) 

So here I am.. =)

Hello all! This is my first time having an actual blog, but I've been feeling a need to write down ordinary, everyday things, and the going's on in my life for quite some time now. I've tried journaling before, but can't ever seem to feel the sense of fulfillment from it that I thought I would. Sometimes you need outside opinions, or sometimes there are things you just feel bursting to shout to the world. So.. Here I am..=) I hope you all enjoy my random blabbing, and stories about the craziness that is my beautiful family. ;)