I got to stay up until after 3am with Laura, who was super congested last night and had problems sleeping. I had a major paper due today, so I got most of that done in between suctioning out Laura's nose.
The kids all slept in until at least 9am, which is unheard of at our house. Laura woke up shortly after because she was stuffed up again, so I got to get up and suction her out. Then her diaper leaked all over me and the bed, so I got to put new sheets on. I love new sheets :) Rob and the kids made me breakfast in bed. The kids wanted to make me eggs and sausage, so Rob bought Jimmy Dean sausage and egg english muffin sandwiches that they heated up. That way everyone could help and no one got burned on a pan. I got lemonade too and homemade cards from everyone! I also got orange jello that Megan made for me all by herself. Beth made me a necklace out of cheerios and two beads. Laura loved my cheerio necklace and ate all the cheerios off it throughout the day. They also got me a book I'd been wanting ("Shadow Puppets"), a package of double stuf oreos, and some chocolate. Plus Rob installed a new lightbulb in our shower even though it was a pain to install - just because he heard me say I wanted one :)
Then my heart started acting up and my pulse dropped to 44, so I went back to bed.
When I woke up again, several hours later, I finished my paper while Rob took a short nap. Then we went downstairs to make dinner. I was greeted with homemade confetti and a fake pink carnation that the kids had sprayed with perfume to put in my hair.
For dinner we had grilled hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and watermelon. Megan also made more jello (raspberry this time).
After dinner we had family home evening and Laura chewed the rest of the cheerios off my necklace.
We took Mother's Day pictures, which I think turned out pretty well considering how many kids we have!
We combined our Mother's Day dessert with my birthday cake as Kylie's birthday is next week and we don't want to eat three cakes within a ten day period. I picked a chocolate NY cheesecake and all the kids sung to me. We decided not to put 35 candles in it. We did light one for good luck though!
Following dessert, the kids produced a carnival that they had been working on all day. Megan pretended to play the soundtrack (which was actually a super annoying cd the kids have of peeps - as in Easter peeps - singing rock songs - it sounds sort of like Alvin and the chipmunks) and Laura helped.
Jack and Kylie demonstrated a game they designed with blocks and toy cars.
Beth put together a ring toss with lint rollers and toy rings.
We wrapped up the night with a musical performance by the kids. Megan played songs on the little piano.
Eva decided Megan's performance should be a duet.
All the kids sang several special Mother's Day songs for me.
Kylie sung me a song she wrote herself.
Beth also wrote me a song that she played and sang for me.
Jack performed a guitar solo.
I am so blessed that each of these beautiful and amazing children call me Mom! No matter what else I do with my life, they will always be my greatest accomplishments. I love that get to be the one who comforts them when they are sick and listens to their problems. I love that I am the one they pick flowers for each day as we walk home from school. I love that I get to feel their little arms around my neck and their kisses on my cheek. I love that my house is now full of noise and toys and papers from school. There's no way I'd pick having a clean house over having a house full of munchkins! And I am so lucky to have Rob as my partner through it all. Rob, thank you so much for making today such a great day!!!
Happy Mother's Day to all of those out there who mother someone, whether it's a child of your own or someone else :) The world is a better place because you are in it!
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