Notes from the Chaos

What a sweet little mother's day I've had!

I awoke this morning to the sounds of a very busy kitchen down the hall...crashes, bangs, slicing, doors opening and closing...all punctuated with the sounds of children laughing, whining, talking, asking questions...and the best part? I wasn't in the Kitchen! My dear Husband was in control of it all. I was able to lay in bed and savor every sound, every laugh.

Finally, I was able to rouse myself from the bed and I ventured out...my poor sweet little "Buddy" looked at me with such surprise and disappointment as he whipped around to his daddy and said..."she's awake!" I had ruined his surprise! Poor little guy! However, Daddy was able to explain that I was still, infact surprised! I felt so bad for him...it was too sweet! After my wonderful homemade breakfast, a quick soak in the hot tub, and dressing children...we went off.

We drove the "back" way to Estes Park so that Buddy could see "Long-est" Peak up close. We stopped for lunch, a playground escapade, where Looney Goons conquered her fear of the really big twisty slide (...you know...the kind that they NEVER put up anymore...they're all at least 20 years old...steep and slick!!!) then got back in the car and headed around and about, just admiring the amazing beauty of the area! What a glorious day it was...until...

Constant whining coming from the back of the Suburban...more whining...then a virtual flood of "sick" came out of my poor sweet Monkey Bones. Well, we mopped her up and headed back down the mountain...only to experience it AGAIN! Fun stuff...

It was a nice day...just me and my little family...and all I had to do was mommy stuff...reassuring a 4 year old that yes, I was indeed surprised and excited by my breakfast...cheer on a 3 year old as she conquered that slide...and clean up a river of vomit from a 2 year old (with the help of my dear husband!!). Looking back on my day, I wouldn't change a bit!!

Last night, I had the pleasure of spending 5 hours in the company of fellow scrappers at church...(one of whom is a total "bff"...and she has been hounding me for months to update my little blog here. ) It really was a wonderful time to laugh and look at my life and my current circumstances through the amazing lenses of laughter!

I began regailing my sweet friend with all of my latest crises...let me fill you in:

1. We're in the middle of financial crisis...selling vehicles, J's toys (jeep, motorcycle, lawn tractor, etc...) If I actually owned anything worth over $100, I'm sure that would be on the auction block too! We're trying to remodel the house to sell...but then where do we live? Why isn't God showing us a sign? Do we move from the area? Do we live in an RV? Do we...what will we...what if....blah blah blah...all those great "grown-up" questions that seem a whole lot bigger with the responsibility of 3 kids.....(Thank you Mom and Dad for buying us groceries!!!) Both J and I agree that a "burning bush" from God would really be helpful right now!!!!

2. My sweet baby dog, Dash, had a moment of uncharacteristic viciousness and disemboweled a neighbor's weiner dog. Poor "Felix" was put down 2 weeks ago, and Dash was quietly and quickly moved to New Mexico to live with J's Granny. He was my baby...not even 2 years old. I cried. So, now we're down to one dog...our faithful doggy companion for 9 years, Sunshine. She's already starting to put on weight...poor thing. Thankfully our neighbor relations are okay...we paid for the vet bill to put Felix to sleep (thank you Jeremy for selling your Jeep!)

3. Lastly, for now, is that a week ago, some poor little ol' lady at church got my Pappy (grandpa) confused with another older man and she started spreading the word that Pap had died. Good Grief! Needless to say, that lead to some very uncomfortable conversations...seeing how Pappy is still alive and well! I think Grandma has even received a couple of Sympathy cards.

While discussing these latest happenings with my friend last night, I was able to laugh. What a gift right now!