Having More Than One Child

I once heard that going from no child to one child is challenging. To go from one to two is a whole 'nother story! It's exhausting. 

I happen to be a mother of 3 going on many more, so I am well versed with the intricacies of having to juggle the responsibilities of having more than one child even more so now my husband is away. 

Two months ago, my daughter's nursery informed us that they would be going on a school trip to Thorndon Country Park and they would like parents to volunteer to go on this trip as they would be incredibly short staffed/might cancel the trip if enough parents do not come on board. Seeing it was an opportunity to bond with my child away from her siblings, I jumped at the idea. I always look for little opportunities where I will get personal quality time with each child on their own especially because we are always together as a family, I am conscious to the fact that each child needs to feel individually loved despite the chaos at times. I was so ecstatic because on her first school trip I was unable to go with her due to work commitments. Two days to this school trip, my 7year old informs me of a school assembly on the same day where she will be performing and I have to be there. Well...... Wouldn't it be great to teleport myself so that I can be at two places at the same time. It's times like these I miss and appreciate my husband's presence because that wouldn't be an issue if I wasn't there for her because she knows she has her daddy. I have only ever missed one assembly or school play and when she explained how terrible she felt looking it and not seeing me in the audience and how it really broke her heart, I was saddened. She cried and sulked and repeatedly asked me to come for her own play for two days straight. I almost cancelled on my 4 year old because she had been so vocal about wanting me there. It was a hard decision to make but God is faithful. Thankfully, I got a lovely sister from church who could represent me, even though it wasn't the same, I thought, maybe just seeing her and her baby sister might give her a little boost. I also promised her some personal quality time that night so when her sisters were sleeping, we stayed up all night watching movies together and ate apple pie and custard. I did make it to my 4year old daughter's school trip, and we had a lovely time. She said she had the best day ever (she says that often but it's a pretty good indication that she is just loving the moment, and seeing her so happy, made me happy). All is well that ends well.... This Friday, my 7 year old has a school trip also and has guilt tripped me into coming for hers too.... The joys of motherhood. I love it, I love my children and I wouldn't change it for the world.

Be Inspired

xoxo