Scattered Mom

Starting a blog is a major accomplishment for me.  I have a lot of ideas and things I'd like to accomplish, but most days I have to be content with the fact that my kids are fed, clean, done with homework and I've done 3 or 4 loads of laundry.

For 8 years I've been saying I'm going to write a book, and it still may happen one day, but I think I'll start with a blog for now.  Seems like a good place to share my scattered thoughts.  Last year, my husband suggested I start a blog, though I think he was looking for a way to keep me 'busy', since I'm home all day (LOL)!

From the moment we found out we were expecting triplets, I knew we were in for a wild ride.  I've always
been a person who can go with the flow, but it's been a big challenge for my husband who likes to plan and needs organization.  To quote John Lennon "life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans".  No kidding!

The word 'scattered' comes to mind immediately when I think of words to describe myself.  I have 5 kids, ages 8-15 and I am scattered all over the place with them.  Physically, mentally, you name it, I try to be all things to all of them (and my husband!) so sometimes I find myself spread a little thin.

There is a vast array of strong personalities in my house, some subtle, some in your face, and each equally as precious to me.  Did I mention they are all stubborn too - a trait from their daddy!  In the normal chaos of a typical day, I try to remind myself how blessed we are - my kids are all healthy and happy, beautiful and smart - but truthfully some days I count the hours til they go to bed.

Then I start another load of laundry.