Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Rest

Today I almost (okay, I did) lose it several times (okay, really more like at least 100 times)...

I changed the poopy diapers of THREE kids still wearing those darn things.
I cleaned off the disgusting high chair at least 5 times. (I really want to take it outside and power wash it. Like, multiple times, people. Seriously, of all things baby, I hate the high chair the most. The crusted on food, the cracks full of crumbs, the constant stickiness...)
I listened to and forced myself to deal with multiple temper tantrums.
I walked away for a second, a second! and turned around to find out that Ava has figured out how to climb onto our kitchen counter...she pulls up with an above average grip, uses her feet as traction on the cabinets and then gets a knee up onto the counter...what in the world? I need to get her in rock climbing already!!! (Now, how to baby proof kitchen counters????)
I fed, clothed, played with, read to, hugged, kissed, timed-out (is that a word), fed some more, cuddled more, attempted a clean up of what I affectionately call toy-vomit in my house, played with more, cleaned up more...you get the idea, then called my husband to pick up frozen pizzas on the way home b/c there was no way I was going to cook and we had small group at our house tonight and more guests tomorrow night and Saturday night, I could go on, but I won't....

Aahhh...that's what I feel like right now. There's a lot going on and you know what I forgot to do today? I forgot to rely on God. I tried it myself and I FAILED. epic.mom.fail. If I could have a fail blog, today would be on it. I don't feel guilty, just stupid.

So, tomorrow (and the rest of tonight because I know there will be a wake up from deep sleep moment or two...or three):

Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

4 comments:

ABOUT XIN LEI said...

Well said friend...I relate to your weariness! We have pizza at our house quite regularly too :). Wish you posted more often...I always love your insights into motherhood!

Lady Cayt said...

I cried last night reading that verse ... we're going through some stuff over here too & I need it. You have a lot on your plate right now, but also remember the verse we heard Sunday in Gal. 6 about continuing to do good. :) Live in His strength friend as our prayers are with you. Let Him show you the gifts He has ready for you to "survive" day after long day of this.

Emily said...

And I only have one sweet little messmaker! But still can identify at least a little with this. Thanks for posting this. It's good to know I'm not alone feeling so tired and at the end of my rope sometimes! That verse is a great hope.

anita said...

Thanks, Emily. I needed that verse today.