I love being the mother of three boys. I love the energy. I love the excitement. I love the physical activity involved. If my three angels are not running through the house chasing each other, they are on the floor wrestling each other. Add in the light sabors, light up swords, and guns and the noise can be deafening.
There are days that I will just stand in the kitchen listening to all the noise and smile as I continue making lunch. Other days, I can't take the noise any longer and I will yell into the living room. "You guys, stop running, stop yelling, stop being so loud". And some days, I will bribe them with a cartoon, just to have that extra hour of quiet before dinner is ready. It all depends on the day and my mood. I have just learned that this mother can only take so much on any given day and I try and be flexible.
But, I fondly remember those days that I would sit quietly with Gabriel in our backyard swing, without the chaos of two other little boys. We would throw the ball for Bridger together and eat Popsicles just enjoying the quiet together. And, I so cherish those moments when both Owen and Eli are asleep that Gabiel and I get to spend some time together. During these quiet times now we like to play go fish and read our "chapter books".
When Owen and I get to spend time together one on one. We snuggle up together and get lost in a good book. Owen's favorite books are Mercer Mayer books. He can read "When I Get Bigger" over and over. Owen and I also love to play with play dough. We can make snakes and cookies together all afternoon.
And, my precious Eli. Well, he just loves to play ball. Basketball mostly but, he also loves to sit on the floor and throw the ball back and forth. Most of the time, he demands my attention by pulling on my shirt and screaming until I put down whatever I am doing and play ball with him. It is a good thing he does this because there are days when I won't sit down and play with him unless he demands it.
As I sit here, I longingly dream of more quiet time with my boys one on one. To concentrate on just one without all the distractions that come with three. To be able to devote more time to each one. This just sounds heavenly.
This is not my reality. My reality is having all three little boys at once, all day, every day. How I react in each moment throughout my day of chaos is the task set before me. If Eli is screaming because he is hungry and tired and Gabe and Owen are both trying to get my attention because they need something also....how do I react? With loving patience? Or do I start screaming and yelling also? Well, it depends on the day. I do both. But, I can honestly say....I am learning. Learning to be more loving, learning to be more patient, learning to be more kind. All of this is actually forced on me but, I am so thankful for it. It makes me a better person. It makes me who I am. The mother of three precious boys who I get the privilege of spending every second of everyday with. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
And when those rare moments do come about where I get some one on one time....I take advantage of them. And cherish each moment.
There are days that I will just stand in the kitchen listening to all the noise and smile as I continue making lunch. Other days, I can't take the noise any longer and I will yell into the living room. "You guys, stop running, stop yelling, stop being so loud". And some days, I will bribe them with a cartoon, just to have that extra hour of quiet before dinner is ready. It all depends on the day and my mood. I have just learned that this mother can only take so much on any given day and I try and be flexible.
But, I fondly remember those days that I would sit quietly with Gabriel in our backyard swing, without the chaos of two other little boys. We would throw the ball for Bridger together and eat Popsicles just enjoying the quiet together. And, I so cherish those moments when both Owen and Eli are asleep that Gabiel and I get to spend some time together. During these quiet times now we like to play go fish and read our "chapter books".
When Owen and I get to spend time together one on one. We snuggle up together and get lost in a good book. Owen's favorite books are Mercer Mayer books. He can read "When I Get Bigger" over and over. Owen and I also love to play with play dough. We can make snakes and cookies together all afternoon.
And, my precious Eli. Well, he just loves to play ball. Basketball mostly but, he also loves to sit on the floor and throw the ball back and forth. Most of the time, he demands my attention by pulling on my shirt and screaming until I put down whatever I am doing and play ball with him. It is a good thing he does this because there are days when I won't sit down and play with him unless he demands it.
As I sit here, I longingly dream of more quiet time with my boys one on one. To concentrate on just one without all the distractions that come with three. To be able to devote more time to each one. This just sounds heavenly.
This is not my reality. My reality is having all three little boys at once, all day, every day. How I react in each moment throughout my day of chaos is the task set before me. If Eli is screaming because he is hungry and tired and Gabe and Owen are both trying to get my attention because they need something also....how do I react? With loving patience? Or do I start screaming and yelling also? Well, it depends on the day. I do both. But, I can honestly say....I am learning. Learning to be more loving, learning to be more patient, learning to be more kind. All of this is actually forced on me but, I am so thankful for it. It makes me a better person. It makes me who I am. The mother of three precious boys who I get the privilege of spending every second of everyday with. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
And when those rare moments do come about where I get some one on one time....I take advantage of them. And cherish each moment.
Oh, I can so relate to your words here! It can be such a challenge. But you do it so well, honestly and with a big heart!
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