Monday, April 12, 2010

The Hats

So, this weekend, I officially learned the difference in the "Aunt" hat that I constantly (and very proudly) wear, and the "Mom" hat that I cautiously just wore am wearing at least until tonight at 11 pm! You see, Sister and Michael have been on a lovely vacation for the past week, so I had the 4 kiddos this weekend. It's funny how different I was knowing that I was going to wake them up, feed them, bathe them, put them to bed...and everything in between.

On Saturday, I went to a baby shower for my dear friend Lindsey. Right before I left, Kristy asked me if I wanted to take a cupcake for each of the kids. The aunt in me wanted to grab the cupcakes and make the day for 4 smiling faces...the mom in me shouted "4 sugar rushes - absolutely not!" However, I did let them eat ice cream at 7:30 last night when bedtime is at 8!

But we have survived and actually had a great time doing so! Last night, Kate, Connor, Ethan and I had a dance party and literally ran around the house like crazy people! Mason and I rocked out to Guitar Hero on Saturday, then he got to kill his Uncle B in Halo and Call of Duty on Sunday! Although I am exhausted from getting up to get 4 kids ready and out the door for school, my heart has been so blessed being surrounded by the laughter for 4 happy babes. If nothing else, this weekend confirmed one thing: I am so ready to be a mom!

3 comments:

Hope said...

Sounds like you had a blast. I adore my neices and nephew and I love when they come to stay. I admit I feel relieved when they go back home and I get to relax. My friends assure me that it's not so hard when it's your own. I hope so cause I am exhausted when they go home. It's probably from all the stuff I try to cram into the time I have with them.

Hope said...

Sounds like you had a blast. I adore my neices and nephew and I love when they come to stay. I admit I feel relieved when they go back home and I get to relax. My friends assure me that it's not so hard when it's your own. I hope so cause I am exhausted when they go home. It's probably from all the stuff I try to cram into the time I have with them.

Amanda Rooney said...

You did a FABULOUS job! The kiddos had a GREAT time! Thanks so much for loving 'em and keeping 'em!!
Can't wait til the day I can return the favor(s)!!!!!

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