Well we were super spoiled this Christmas and
as fun as it was to be receiving so much love and kindness
I was a little bit overpowered and overwhelmed by the cleanup required
and the brain power it took to find appropriate places for everything!!
Not just the toys but also all the things for Shane and I as well!!
Maybe it is partly because of the size of our family
or that ms. A and ms. E are growing up!
I recognize that it is only going to get worse with more kiddo's!
I found myself thinking about the work of parents
with more than one kiddo . . .
not just on Christmas Morning but also
everyday tasks like
building dinner and bedtime routines,
instilling lasting values,
and teaching young children to complete chores.
So knowing that about a thousand experiences like this
will continue to happen and this is the reality of parenting
I acknowledge my inexperience and naivete.
And so from a slightly overwhelmed Mom I tip my hat
to the amazing parent's everywhere who do their very best
and smile through their overwhelming task and somehow manage
to find a little joy in their parenting experiences!
Here's to knowing it's worth it!!
