Life at the Chicken Coop

All This Energy

Question: How does a gal like me keep up with three active kids ages 3.5, 2 and 5 months?

Answer: She doesn't!

(Ask the people holding the doors for me on my way out of the gym today. They were waiting there for what seemed like hours so I could chase after Lucy, file her through the door and then shoo Finn out too, all the while holding Miles). Most days I look like a dilapidated circus train with too many clowns.

But the life I lead has it's rewards too. I have to constantly remind myself of the beauty and blessings around me. They are everywhere in abundance. I just have to open my eyes and take notice of them.

Like the sweet new mama who brought over a plate of what we call "Fat Man's Delight" last night just when I wanted something chocolatey and sweet.

Or the innocent prayers my kids utter.

And that there's a dinner at the church tonight so I don't have to cook dinner.

Or the bright orange color of the yams I boiled and skinned yesterday afternoon.

I could go on an on. I'm off to change a little munchkin's diaper and then get Lucy out of her crib from her afternoon nap. Because the show must go on...