It was one of those mornings... Indy was late for school, again. Ellie peed on the floor, again. Libby wanted kiwi's, apples, and cheese all cut up with peanut butter on the side for breakfast... Oh and Milo, poor kid, is fussy and won't stay asleep.
So I start to feel sorry for myself. I'm a little overwhelmed with laundry and dishes and when I walk into the kitchen to do dishes there is a long line of ants on my counter. I feel a big tear welling up...
Then I get a text from my sis-in-law Brittany. She needs to go to the DMV to get her car registered and was wondering if I could watch her girls? At first I thought I'm not sure I can handle that this morning... I have gotten absolutely nothing done this morning... And there is no way I will if I have extra kids over.
But then I think of the Ensign article I was reading last night and realized that watching my nieces was exactly what I needed to do. I needed to serve. (Watching my adorable nieces is probably the most fun type of service.)
So over they came. I was expecting maddness and mayhem, but newborn Tallulah slept and busy little Leilany was entertained by Libby and Ellie. And Milo finally took his nap... And me, well, I got my kitchen cleaned.
When Tallulah finally did wake I sat down to feed her a bottle and cuddled her for a while and I realized I no longer felt overwhelmed, no more tears over the ants, I just felt happy. And then my heart felt warm and tingly and I knew- I really, really knew, He loves me.
Oh that is beautiful. Thank you for sharing that. We all need to hear more stories like this to uplift us all.
ReplyDeleteReading experiences of other mom's who are struggling and how they over came it. You just made my day and made me smile. Thank you!
And if ever you feel overwhelmed by a messy kitchen just know that there is a kitchen down the street that is guaranteed to always be a whole lot messier and full of varmits! You're not alone by any means. :o)
Ok so make me start crying because I know the overwhelmed feeling all too well. Please please let me borrow your kids ok? It helps more then you think if I take your kids because they will entertain each other.
ReplyDeleteVery touching! You are so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your frustrations and your testimony!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who has cried when seeing ants in the kitchen.
ReplyDeletewow Carrilynn, what a great post! I have many days where I feel exactly the same way! Please always remember if you need to send your girls down to play for an hour or two you always more than welcome. I'm glad to have them... Oh and your always welcome to come and hang out while the girls play too.
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