I hurt everywhere

Oh my gosh, I have never hurt so badly. It hurts to cough, walk up stairs! It is so bad. But I know that I will get better the more I do this. So that is what I keep telling myself. I am really having to self motivate. I mean really self motivate:) And I find myself a bit more cautious as to what I want to put in my mouth, cause if I eat too much or gain any more weight I will have to haul that around too!!! You know what I mean. I have one more day off before I go back for another gut wrenching workout!

Funny Story:

Tonight at the mall, Chandler and Ben were talking to this lady who had her dog in a stroller, special blankie, special stuffed animal, all dressed in clothes, special water bottle for the dog. And Chandler asked her why her dog was dressed, and the lady told him that the weather is getting cold and the doggie needs extra warmth. At this point I started to think to myself I wonder what funny thing he is going to say to this poor lady who has way too much time on her hands to be treating a dog like a human. Dont get me wrong I love dogs, I love spoiling my dog, but there is a limit. So he says to her, “My mommy says it is stupid for dogs to wear clothes” I was so embarrassed, I had to turn and walk a bit away because I am sure that I was all shades of red!

Tomorrow the kids have a pumpkin patch at school. Ben is going to dress up as Dash. I am sure he will be so cute. I will post some pictures once I get them.

The other night Tony had to work late, I did not want to cook, and was just tired. So we went to Macaroni Grill. We sat outside to eat…you know just in case they decided to be loud. They all did great. And the couple next to us (probably 50’s), said “Wow your kids are so well behaved, we have not seen that in a long time. How do you do it?” I said, “lots of prayer” The couple laughed and we all went our separate ways and got in the car. And the fighting began as to where each one would sit. It was nice while it lasted! I think God does that to encourage me that I am doing good, and then humbles me to my knees to remind me to keep praying!!!

Well another day is done. And a new once begins way to soon. I was sitting today watching my kids play. Just trying to cherish the moments that I have. They are growing up before my eyes. They are so full of life and laughter, and joy. I love each one so much. They are each so unique, and I can see how God could use each one of them. Of course I know they will begin to develop there own dreams for what they want to become, and I hope that I will have instilled in them a sense to listen for God’s still soft voice. To hear what He would want as well. Today is one of those days where I feel like, wow I am doing a pretty good job raising these kids with my husband. And then there are the days, like any other real mom out there, where I am pulling my hair out wondering where they learned that behavior from. Seriously, where do these kids learn some of this stuff from?? Like the whine that Kaitlyn has developed. Where in the world did that come from. Do all girls do this? How do you break it? And if I ignore it, she will squint through her eyes to see if I am looking at her. It is the funniest thing ever.