The Joys of Motherhood

Well, today was a day to put in the journal. It started out just like any other. I rushed the kids through breakfast because we had an insulation guy coming at 9 a.m.. So after I cleaned the kitchen, I left Afton to her crafts at the table and I ran up to get dressed and brush my teeth. I came down the stairs 5 minutes later to find Afton freaking out because she had hair all over her. At first I just assumed Grayson had pulled her hair out because I had heard some arguing. But when I got closer, I realized she had cut her hair!!! Of course I freaked out, trying hard not to let the tears come rolling down my cheeks. I grabbed her and assessed the damage. She had made herself bangs! And what can I do to fix the handy work of a 4 year old? Nothing. Just pin it back till it grows and hope no one notices the hole in her hair on the side of her head.

It's like one of those moments that you know will happen some time during your little girl's life but you are praying that you will get to skip it. Seeing that hair all over the floor is terrifying for a mother. I vividly remember cutting my mom's doll's hair when I was about 3. I am pretty sure I got into big trouble for that one. What is the temptation to cut hair all about?

So after the incident, and my appointment with insulation guy was over, and my sister left (paige was here for the weekend), I put myself in timeout in my room. It was only 11 a.m. and I was already spent for the day. We have this stupid inversion here in Utah, and it is super annoying because I guess that is what happens here when it is sunny for too long in the winter. So we either get an inversion where it's gray and smoggy or we get pounded with snow storms. Both are hard for me to get through without getting depressed. It's hard to be joyful when you can't see the blue sky.

Anyway, I've locked myself in my room and am filled with doom and gloom wondering if it is worth it to shower today. Then I hear my sweet kids laughing and having a good time. I was so glad they were entertaining each other. Then I got curious to see what they were up to. This is what I found:



They had made a "roller coaster" with their little chairs for all their animals and dolls. Such a mess, but it really put a smile on my face. They are so creative and sometimes you can't help but be proud of them for having such an amazing imagination. No matter what the weather is like outside, you can count on an eventful time at the Milne house.