I always think, "next week will be the week I catch up".... I don't know why I think with 6 kids I will ever even get close to catching up with anything. Life is just going, going, going. I have just been overwhelmed lately. Not really overwhelmed as in, I can't take anymore, gonna go crazy overwhelmed....that is just an every once in awhile feeling, thankfully. I am a bit overwhelmed by all that I have taken on, just wondering if I am really handling everything in the best way that I can. I am overwhelmed with love, overwhelmed with worry, overwhelmed with the blessings that have been poured out to us lately, overwhelmed by the complexity of what FAS means for Z and our family. Overwhelmed by the world around us, the pain that some parents can cause their children. Overwhelmed by our sweet little baby T, with his permanent brain damage as a result of his parents, and all the other children that live in his facility. When we walk in there, we are truly going into another world....one that few people would like to see. I am also overwhelmed by the love my kids show him, and the fact that all those other kids there don't scare my kids.
I always think I will get to blogging more, but I just don't guess it will happen anytime soon. I just don't seem to have all the fun pictures and posts that I used to. With the kids in school, most of our time is just spent running, running, running. They love it though, and have done great. I can't really blog about all my thoughts b/c they are so deep, right now, it is hard to find the time to sit down and pour them all out. Seems like when the kids are home, I just act as referee...to the constant bickering and fighting, tattling....making me crazy...I think these kids need a crash course in love this summer.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend....we are spending it getting some extra things done around here. I will leave you with a few random photos, b/c I hate a post without photos.
I enjoyed the few weeks that we had some daffodils growing in our yard. These are my favorite flower!
Z really made a mess, huh? It makes me crazy that my kids will open the cabinet and never close it. And look who comes along digging???
So 2 girls just sat down right with him, and decided to enjoy a snack. 
And.....we have some more great news to announce soon....I am just so excited!
I would imagine gaining a new child two weeks ago would make anyone a bit overwhelmed! You're doing great... the way 'M' feels so welcomed in your home proves that.
ReplyDeleteKids fight... ALL kids fight. :) You just have a lot that are very close in age and you know as well as I do, logically, that it just adds fuel to the fire. Your kids are very loving, accepting, and just plain AWESOME. They're willing to do things that most adults are not in order to help these children.. seriously girl.. amazing.
I am sooooo excited about your new news.. I won't spill the beans.. :)
I just love that you didn't freak out about the mess or germs or anything else silly and took pictures of everyone having fun snacking instead of yelling about getting it cleaned up!
ReplyDeleteI don't see how you accomplish anything other than chasing kiddos around! I'm always impressed w/ how much you can get done! Lovin that bottom pic, btw!
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ReplyDeleteLife sounds so hectic for you at the moment. I hope things clam down a bit for you soon. Sending a big hug today.
Wow Z did make a mess! I hope he helped to clean it up!
Are you moving house? Is that your news? If you are moving to the house in the picture. It looks gorgeous.
Lindsay
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My kids fight a lot too. Mostly the 2 that are closest in age. I can't imagine what summer is going to be like when they won't have schoolwork to occupy and distract them...I'm getting nervous! lol Can't wait to hear about your good news!
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