Making it all worthwhile...

As if I did not have enough stress already to get everything together for a long weekend away and a birthday party in a week, I get to wake up to Anna Grace throwing up at 2:00 in the morning. I may be the only mother that would wish for her child to have strep throat but I was hoping for that instead of a stomach virus. I knew a quick trip to the dr. and antibotics would clear it up instead of passing a stomach bug to everyone in the house. But so far, God's plan is even better...she has only been sick once and is back to cheery self today. Exhausted after being up for hours of bathing and washing spoiled pajamas and sheets, I go back to bed thinking about how early I have to get up to finish up laundry, pack clothes for all 3 girls and me, paint a birthday plate at the pottery place, and the list goes on. God knew the only thing that would help me tackle my job today of being a stay at home mom was humor and he was so good to give me two doses already today. I just have to share because you girls will enjoy reading this about yourselves one day. Jon wakes me up at 4:30 asking me if I knew Ailee was up by herself in the living room. Of course, the answer was "no!" because all I cared about was sleeping. Jon was up early getting ready to catch a flight to Tampa and walked through the house to find Ailee in the living room greeting him with a cheerful "Good Morning Daddy! I am just rolling around!" And, she was...rolling around in the dark while leaving traces of hershey kisses wrappers all over the floor. She had found a way to eat chocolate without anyone knowing. What a mess you are, Little Monkey! You would do anything for chocolate! Upon finally getting out of bed for good this morning, I decided to start the chores off with the laundry. I explained to Anna Grace that she didn't need to touch her sisters or get too close in case she had a germ while I dumped the basket of towels on the floor to start folding. Enjoy the quietness, I didn't even notice Anna Grace crawled into the empty laundry basket and covered the top with a towel. Next thing I know, I hear her whining and pouting to herself..."Fine, I will just stay in this cage since I cannot be near anyone!" Well, I just burst out in laughter. What DRAMA I have to look forward too raising three girls! Anna Grace, you have always been so sensitive to stuff but I had no idea you get so upset about this. I remember when something that small would bother me too but the trails of life weed out the small stuff and we are faced with much deeper problems. I just giggled finishing up the laundry thinking about the tiny bits of joy this girls bring to me even when it seems so far from joyful to them. I absolutely LOVE being your mommy!