multitasking to the mmaaaxxxx

The last few days have been a liiitttle overwhelming.  I havent really stopped to think about it much until I was literally feeding G in her carseat mashed potatoes (from Popeyes) off my pinky while driving at 6:30 last night while JG was incessantly asking me to "shawe my coke."  I was making verrrry sure she wasnt choking, but after a meeting last night, it was 6:30 before she got to partake in the butter filled "mash tatoes" as her brother calls them.  Now, some might say bad mom, but thats ok, I am well aware of my lack of tact and nutrition guidelines when it comes to meals, at times.  Some days fast food will have to do, even though my kids are juuust fine with it.  After morning mass with the school, and JG singing loud, the kids behind me replying in mass (yes 3 year olds) when I stop and take a moment to enjoy the chaos and lack of organization I realize that even though I am able to pull life off.  My kids are alive and healthy at the end of the day, who could ask for more?

Mama Rant

I know this is so so so so unoriginal right now since EVERYONE has an opinion, but here is mine.  The Duggars, GOOD FOR YOU!! If I could have 20 children and survive, I would.  By Survive I am referring to mentally mostly, but also physically.......

I mean, as Catholics, we are called to be open to life.  They have been open to life, and have been abundantly blessed.  Remember that the church teaches, we can only use NFP to prevent pregnancy for a "grave" reason.  So they as Baptists are living alot more Catholic than alot of us Catholic's are in the pro life hemisphere.  I mean really, what do we expect them to do? Its not like the cant provide for the kids, or that they are neglecting, not feeding etc etc.  Every family has their faults, but I do commend them.  I would love to have that many kids! I mean what a blessing!!!!  Another soul for heaven! It is so refreshing to see a family like that doing what God has called them to do, and not caring what the critics say.  Not letting that get in the way of them doing the right thing. 

 So here are some of my chickadee pics just in case you have forgotten what they look like since yesterday. 

Chillin in my office

My little turkey

They really do love each other

Her hangout! I love this age!

Learning whats Important

As all marriage and family experts say, your marriage should always come first before kids, jobs, family, etc.  My mind says, but the kids need their every little need taken care of??  I have to get work done so we can survive? My kids are so easy to like and love daily,  As for the hubby, well, there are days where neither of us are very likeable.  But how do I handle it when me and my hubby have a scuffle, and when me and my 3 year old do.
John makes me mad: Silent treatment, saying things that I will need to go to confession for later, and just am overall not making the situation better with my attitude.
3 year old makes me mad: timeout, quick im sorry from him, and hugs.  and he just dumped an entire bottle of seasoning on the floor after I have told him 10 thousand times to stay out of the pantry. 
Ok, now I know these are on different levels, and the 3 year old didnt mean to make me mad, but most of the time, the hubby doesnt mean to either. 
Perspective?  I think I need some some days. Is there any point in making my husbands life miserable, just because he made a mistake?  Dont I make mistakes? All the time, and I am called to make my home a place of peace.  My mood more than anyone sets the entire tone for the attitude in the house.  Why dont I act in a way that brings life, instead of being self centered and mean, just to make a point?  Im hurting my own soul, my kids by not being genuine, and not being a very good example what it means to love.

So my new resolution - to be easier on my husband. The best thing I can give to my kids, is a strong, loving marriage, where they feel secure about Mommy and Daddy.  tho there is always room for improvement, and we get into the routine of life and forget whats important, things are pretty good between us most days.  But really, is there anything gained by being in a horrible mood.  No, but i need to see we are both tired, exhausted, stressed, and feeling overwhelmed most days.  Not just me.