How do I do it?

This is a question I am asked, OFTEN! So here is the answer....

When I am up at 2:30 (like right now) still trying to get one to bed or feeding the baby or still doing dishes or still doing laundry or just wanting one minute to blog(yep, there are a lot of things that keep me up late), I remember that someday I will miss my kids being young.

When there is more than one child wanting my attention, I remember kids grow fast.

When I have carried both my one year old and 4 month old for the last hour and my arms now feel like they are going to fall off(because there is some button that makes them cry as soon as I even act like I may put them down) I remember that they are only small enough for me to hold and cuddle 2 at once for a short time and this time is precious.

When I have complete and total chaos in the house, I see how much fun they are all having and the smiles on their faces and this makes me smile.

When I can't talk on the phone because they suddenly have a dozen questions for me as soon as the phone rings, I remember that they are growing and learning with every question they ask.

When I can't go to the bathroom alone, I realize that someday I will be able to and I will likely be wishing I wasn't so alone.

So even when things are not "picture perfect", I wouldn't trade a moment with my kids for ANYTHING because every moment with them is PERFECT.

Now I have to go cuddle Boo who just woke up because she has a awful cold. Looks like she will be sleeping with me, something I am sure I will miss someday so I am going to take full advantage of elbows and feet jabbing me all night and enjoy every moment of it.