A Personal Journal Entry

I just got called out.

I posted on Facebook something to the effect that the day was not going well with me and the kids.

Two people questioned my interest in being a mother, family members at that.

And it really hurt my feelings. Like almost called Bryce and cried to him.

I try really hard not to judge other people or say things about how they choose to live their lives.

I LOVE being a mother.

But that doesn't mean that each day with my children is perfect.

I try to post things that are 'real' about how life really is right now.

And I have a lot of hard days.

I have four kids under the age of six.

I chose that path.

I feel very blessed that I have the opportunity to raise my own children.

But it's still hard.

Every night I give thanks for the blessings that I have.....although those feelings don't always make it out to the viral world.

Plus, that stuff isn't entertaining.

For instance, if I were to post a story about how I went to the bathroom to read a magazine and no one once saw my white be-hind, it would not make anyone laugh or make their day.

They couldn't say to themselves 'I'm having a really rough day, but at least I haven't accidentally mooned anyone in awhile'.

Plus, in some ways, I consider myself a writer, and in that profession (that term is used loosely) the truth is often exaggerated.

But I am grateful, deeply grateful, for those kids I can call mine.

I'm thankful:

• that Meg came and snuggled in bed with me this morning


• that Elizabeth is home for the summer


• that Elizabeth and Adeline are playing together non stop


• that Elizabeth is really enjoying reading


• that Spencer is cooing a lot and smiles when I kiss his soft cheeks


• that the weather has been nice and the girls have cute swimsuit tan lines


• that Meg loves to follow her sisters around


• that the girl's feel sad if no one says 'I forgive you' after an apology


• that the girls try really, really hard to be obedient at night time, but that the temptation to play with each other and have fun is too great


• that everyone loves to hold sweet Spencer


• that Elizabeth still likes to hold my hand


• that Adeline is Meg's favorite person


• that the girls love Taylor Swift, I know she's a polarizing artist, but she's a good role model for girls


• that my girls love the movie Singing in the Rain


• that the girls think going to Taco Bell and getting $.89 cheesy roll-ups is a big deal


• that the kids are loving and forgiving of a mom who is imperfect but trys her best everyday

Thanks for listening.

Katie