Definitely Not Mother of the Year

I debated about whether I should share some things from this post. I don't want people to think I am an irresponsible mother. But I decided to share anyway. This is my life even though it's crazy. I think all moms feel guilty a lot. There are so many things we could do better at. We feel inadequate and pray we're not letting the Lord down with these spirit He's entrusted to us. I share these things so I can laugh a little at myself. I know all moms do the best they can and love their children unconditionally.

Well, last month Kylie got the Principal's Award and received the award at a school assembly. I didn't want to take Cameron to the assembly because I knew how difficult he would be. I left him at home to take a nap while Lloyd slept in the room next door. When I came home from the assembly, I immediately noticed a bunch of items on our roof. My heart sank. I knew Cameron had opened his bedroom window on the second story and had pushed off the screen. For a second, I thought Cameron was actually sitting on the roof. As I got closer I realized he wasn't on the roof, but I still wondered if he had gotten out and one of the neighbors had rescued him. I rushed upstairs to find him safe and sound. Thank goodness! I don't know what would have happened if he had fallen off the roof! He could have fallen so easily since it's a sloped roof and very slippery. We do think he went out there because we found shingle debris on his pants. Angels must have been watching him. Here's a picture of the roof.

This picture shows the slope down to the ground.

I have finally come to terms with the fact that Cameron doesn't need naps any more. This has been hard to accept, but he will go to bed earlier so that helps.

The second reason I am not "mother of the year" happened in December. I took the three girls out for lunch and bowling. We were so excited to eat at Red Robin. We went in and quickly ordered our lunch. After we had been there for about ten minutes, I screamed out pretty loudly. Our server asked me what was wrong and I told her that I had forgotten my baby in the car. I went to get him out of the car and he was still asleep. I felt like the worst mom ever! Luckily, it was winter and he had only been out there for ten minutes and he was still asleep. I never thought I could do something like that. Five kids has been a real adjustment for me and sometimes I think I'm really loosing it. Sometimes I get so busy with one kid I neglect the others. Here's a picture of Conner falling asleep in his exersaucer because I was too busy to properly put him for a nap. If you look closely you can see chocolate on his mouth from candy the kids feed him.

The final thing I wanted to mention was a comment from Katelyn. I wanted to make something for the people I visit teach so I decided to make banana bread. I made some for my family too. Katelyn was so amazed. She asked me, "Mom, did you really make this bread? With flour and everything?" Yes, I must admit I rarely bake from scratch. I usually use a cookie or cake mix. I think my daughter thought it was a miracle I could make something without a mix.