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And then there were 8

I got up this morning just after nursing baby Z (who coincidentally went right back to sleep) thinking it was soooo quiet in the house-- and though early (6:45-- which is early around here) I thought what a perfect time to go downstairs to try to do some blogging before I am bombarded by 8 hungry children and starting a racetrack/chaotic kind of day. Lo and behold, when I got downstairs, I could hear the 3 boys (6, 5, & 5) crowing like roosters and other such craziness. At least they were still in their room. Alas, within minutes they emerged. It was like they could just sense I was down here. Now they are playing behind me while I try to focus my thoughts over their excited voices, the dogs barking in the garage, and the other dog whining like she's dying in the entry. (Its our own fault... we taught her not to bark... so now she whines-- and some days its like nails on a chalkboard to me.) I suspect it will be soon that I will be hearing from the girls (11, 10, & 9) and then from the little boy (2) and eventually from baby Z.

I would have done my blogging last night, but was so exhausted from the day that I fell asleep watching tv with Miah at 8:30 and moved to my bed by 9 pm. I never go to bed so early.

Now it is several hours since I sat here the first time.... and I have sat down SEVERAL times now to try to write something.... and it seems the second I start, someone is needing something or interrupting or well, just being kids. :) I had 3 of them lay down for naps (5, 5, and 2) and still 2 of them are not really resting. They were all up early-- so I'd prefer some 'rest time' for them so I don't have to deal with crabbitudes (and yes, I have coined the word-- crabby + attitude= crabbitude) later on in the day.

I might just have to be ok with not having time this week to post anything... unless something major comes up that I find I really need to write down.

I'm just praying this week for extra grace and patience.... especially with my friend's kids. They are all missing mom and dad-- and as a result specifically the 5 year old has had serious attitude issues as well as potty talk, general ignorance of what he's asked to do, and pushing/shoving/hitting etc. I don't feel impatient with him yet... and I am praying that continues. It is just taking a lot of strength on my part to continue to hold him accountable for his behavior while extending grace when it is needed-- I just feel bad for him-- but he needs to know what is acceptable and not while he is here or I will have created a monster by the end of their stay...... Not to mention my own kids will be wondering where the boundaries really lie. Praying wisdom in pseudo-parenting these 3 this week. And that I won't forget about the hearts of my own kids in the process.

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  1. The LotrietsJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:47 PM

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  2. The LotrietsJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    My dear dear Jenn, I had no idea it was so bad when our kids were there...while you blessed us so much with your willingness to care for them, we should never have asked you to when you have so many things to juggle without adding extra. I hope you can forgive me and my kids (especially Adon) for putting you through all of the attitude and unkindness. I am so so sorry he treated you so badly. He surely was testing the limits without mommy and papa around. :( I love you for keeping your patience and extending grace to him while we were gone.

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