Keeping It Real

Ok, so I feel like some of you might tend to think that I'm Super-Woman or Super-Mom. I'm not. I know I don't often post about our rough days, my shortcomings, or my kids not-so-great behavior. It's not because we don't have them...I just try to do my best to focus on the good days and happy times. 

Also, I never ever want to give anyone the impression that I'm discontent with my life. Yes, it's not always easy being a mama to three babies under two and half, but it's what God has called me to do, and I wouldn't trade it for the world!

That being said, I thought I'd share some "confessions" so you all know I'm 100% human! :)

• I have had more cooking failures in the last 2 months than I've had in my entire life.

• Our bathtub hasn't been cleaned since 2 weeks before Asher was born. Yes, that's 7 weeks if you're counting.

• I lose my patience more than I ever thought possible.

• My house hasn't been vacuumed since Asher was born...although it's been on my to do list for going on 3 weeks.

• I've only "done" my hair twice since Asher was born. My new normal is a pony tail or messy bun.

• My kids often portray less than spectacular behavior. They don't like to share, they bite, they hit, they throw fits.

• There is about half an inch of dust on our bookshelves.

• I get frustrated.

• I usually can't remember when I had my last shower.

• Asher has cried himself to sleep several times...not because I'm a fan of the Cry It Out method, but because there are two other little ones who need my attention.

• I say (or think) "I can't do this!" often, but then remember that I can through God's strength.

• Lily and Levi had cheese cubes, frozen peas, cheddar bunny crackers and fruit for lunch at least four times last week.

• Some days I find myself counting the hours minutes til naptime or bedtime.

• I allow my kids to make huge messes since it keeps them occupied while I feed Asher. For example, today, Levi pulled 38 diapers out of a package and scattered them all over the living room, and it was totally ok with me.

• My kids average two baths per week. I don't have the energy to bathe them every day.

• Some days I just want to run away and live in a hole.

• I try to remember to put makeup on before leaving the house...doesn't always happen.

• I fall into bed utterly exhausted every night and usually can't even remember if my hubby kisses me goodnight...he says he always does!

Some of you have asked "How do you do it?!" Besides God's amazing grace, these are some practical things that help keep me sane throughout the chaos:

• Having devotions everyday. Right now that consists of reading a devotional on my phone during Asher's 4:00am feeding.

• Going to bed with a clean kitchen sink. My day just goes so much better if I don't wake up to a sink full of dirty dishes.

• Picking up the house every night.

• Doing one load of laundry from start to finish everyday (except Saturday and Sunday). 

• Eating dark chocolate everyday.

• Putting the computer away when the babes are awake.

• Getting some type of exercise (besides running after babies) everyday.

• Snuggling my precious babes and remembering that this season will pass way too quickly!

Hope this gives you all some perspective into my insanely crazy wonderful life!