Not ready for 8

We watched our friends' kids tonight for them to have a much deserved break. They have 6 kids and we took 5 of them since the oldest had gymnastics.

It was fun and crazy and messy. Definitely not ready for 8 kids. But I will say they all played well and I was super happy to do it. I also must say it was my awesome husband's idea. So big kiddos and brownie points for him!

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Headache

Tonight, more storms are rolling through. My head isn't so sure about them. I'm tired and grouchy. Hopefully, the Advil will kick in and Eli will go to sleep so I can crawl into my own bed and crash.

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Tried it

So I love Pinterest, but for as many things as I pin I probably try only about 10%. But here is one I tried today. The link for the recipe is

http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2011/01/microwave-chocolate-peanut-butter-oat-snack-bars.html

And as she says it took only about 3 minutes. Then a little time in the fridge to set up. I used my silform to make little bite size pieces. I think they are pretty yummy- taste really close to no bake cookies only a little less sweet.(I didn't add the optional sugar but might next time). My picky little ones weren't interested. Too oaty for them I guess. So umm mommy may or may not have almost eaten the whole thing to herself already.

Surviving

People love to ask me how life with 3 kids is. And usually I reply- It's about as hard as I thought it would be.

And well I expected it to be crazy hard.

So yes, my brain is always only half working due to lack of sleep. My laundry isn't caught up. My kitchen is embarrassingly messy most days. Toys are everywhere. My to do list is super long- probably longer but due to fog brain I don't actually remember to put things on it. :). I feel like I'm always running. I haven't been able to lose much of my baby weight or tummy yet. And I usually only wear makeup on Sundays.

But we have some friends going through some pretty intense trials right know. And tonight as I snuggled my sweet baby, I was overcome with feeling so blessed. Yes my life is crazy but it is wonderful. I'll take the crazy and messy house. I have strong healthy kids. I have an amazing husband who provides so well for our needs. I have good friends who are there for me. I have a family who loves and supports me. And even though I'm exhausted about 90% of the time...I am blessed to have the life I have. I hope that I can remember that with my foggy brain!

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Long day

Well I'm not sure how this day/weekend so far became so full but it did.

Hoping the kids sleep well tonight!

I don't feel prepared enough for my lesson tomorrow so I need to rest and not have complete fog brain tomorrow.

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3 clean kids

I love squishy little ones all clean in the tub!

Letter to daddy

Sariah dictated a letter for her daddy to me tonight. Seriously, so cute!!

Daddy,

I love you! I love you more! You are awesome! I like to get presents for my birthday. And I love you. And I get presents for my next birthday. And I think you are awesome. And I love you. And I think I love my daddy. That is all I want to say. And I say I love you so much because you are my daddy.

Love
Sariah

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