Like Finding A Needle In A Haystack

Today I spent the day with family where they were staying.  I went into a couple stores, went into their hotel/suite, and walked through parking lots and a parking garage....then happened to look at my wedding ring and notice the gem was missing.  I was upset, I love my ring!  I knew I would never be able to find a tiny little gem so was thinking of places to go to get a new gem put in. 

Then I had this thought come into my mind to look inside the diaper bag.  That it probably fell out when I was getting a bottle or diaper.  I picked up the diaper bag and looked inside, lifted up the formula can and lo and behold there the gem was...resting on the bottom of the bag.

What an amazing miracle!  What are the chances of that happening!?!? 

Being a Mom

We spent the weekend on the coast in a beach house.  We had no internet access, so it was all focused on each other.  It was supposed to be a vacation....it was supposed to allow me to get away from all the stress of unpacking and allow me to relax.  But vacationing with kids isn't so easy.

The baby was perfect.  She was happy and giggly, but the older two kids fought and whined left and right.  It was overwhelming.  I was constantly cleaning up after everyone and trying to get the kids to quit fighting and being mean and rude. 

We got back yesterday and there has been a lot of hyperactivity now with being home.  And hyperactivity means they don't listen to me at all.  I am beyond exhausted from unpacking and going on vacation and then back to unpacking.  I can hardly keep myself going. 

I bet you are wondering where the blessing/miracle is, huh?  Well, here it is.... Even with all of that, even with the stress and exhaustion, even with the arguing and whining....I love my kids dearly and I love being a mom.  I wouldn't have it any other way.  My life wouldn't be complete without them.  I am so blessed to be a mom.