The Life of A Stay at Home Mom

Last year when Tim and I made the decision to trust God and have me stay at home I had some idea of what my new life would be.  The cooking and cleaning were a given.  I knew there would be library trips, play dates, and grocery shopping.  Usually my days are a juggle just cleaning up spills and spit up, diffusing tantrums, playing dress-up and pretend, dancing with my girls to music.  Today something dawned on me.  Today was one of the days I was watching Jordyn, the most adorable 5 month old who is SO EASY.  Today, shortly after I woke up, I put a whole chicken in the crock pot to roast for dinner.  I stuffed the cavity with orange slices because I didn't have any onion, but I really didn't have any idea what I was doing.  Guess what...when I looked up how long to cook the chicken I came across a recipe putting oranges in the cavity!  I just did it hoping it would work.  Today my child came down with a fever...and not a low one- nearly 103.  I made her comfy, gave her medicine and a popsicle and went on with my day.  If I were working I probably could have pulled off the chicken thanks to the wonderful crock pot, but I would not have been the one to give my girl the first snuggles when she didn't feel good.  Today while all three kids napped (thank you, naps!!) I made cookies so my big girl could have a yummy treat when she feels better.  Today I watched my baby girl reach another small milestone on her way to crawling...going from a sitting position to crawling position.  I know it's not a big thing but I was there to see it.  Today I am beyond thankful.  I look around at my tiny, less-than-perfect, toys everywhere house and know that there is NOTHING else I would rather be doing with my days, especially while my babies are still babies.