glamorous.life

I just want to share (just for a moment, of course) about the glamorous life that I lead.  As of right now, it is 12:13.  I should be starting lunch, but I'm not.  I'm doing what I want to do...because I do lead such a glamorous life that I stop for no one.  Except for my toddler....

...who is currently naked.  She's potty training (her choice).  But she just had an accident.  Her second of the morning.  I've spent about 15 minutes this morning simply cleaning up potty.  And with her, if I haven't been cleaning up her potty accidents, I've been wiping her bottom. 

She potties about 4 times per hour.  I secretly think she just wants 4 skittles per hour (her treat for pottying in the potty).  What can I say?  She's a smart girl.  Again, back to my main point:  I stop for no one.  Except my 5 year old...

....who has completely rearranged the kitchen and family room into one huge tent.  She, of course, made it with the biggest blankets that she won't be able to refold alone.  I may just have to stop eating bon-bons and watching my all favorite shows later to help fold those.  When did she make it?  Oh, while I was cleaning up that last potty incident. 

Again, back to my main point about my glamorous life:  I stop for no one.  Except my 7 year old...

...who needs assistance with her cursive.  Otherwise, the name "Jesus" ends up looking like "Jesians" because she was looking at Ephesians while she was in the middle of Jesus and all of the sudden was mixing up words.  "Why do I have to use my eraser so many times?"  I don't know.  Why do I have to clean the kitchen 3 times a day?  Unanswered questions in life. 

So, here I am...stopping for no one today (just like everyday, of course).  I was barely able to squeeze in breakfast this morning, I'm still in my pajamas, my hair is a mess, and (gasp!) I still haven't brushed my teeth today.  Ick.  But I really don't care.  I have 3 (almost 4) healthy children to hold in my arms, a husband who is a rock, and families on both sides that I couldn't do without. 

Glamorous life?  I think not.  Beautiful life?  Yes.  I am choosing to love where I am in this world.  I am so extremely thankful for all of the ways we've been blessed...more than we deserve, and yet the blessings continue to roll in.  Incredible.

Please remind me of all of this when I start complaining about wiping bottoms, my messy house, and home schooling.  Because the time will come when I will complain...quite possibly later today. :)