Saturday we also had a mini BBQ with some family. Great weekend overall, but Friday started it off with something I don't do very often. Disneyland, four kids, and by myself.
We go to Disneyland frequently due to us having passes but if I go alone I usually only take two or three of the kiddos. I almost never take Cambria by myself. Sometimes if I do have all four I will try to convince one of my fellow pass holders to go with me for help. Backpacks, sweaters, a stroller, and four little ones in a very hectic place make for a very clumsy, nervous mommy. Even though I was very skeptic on how the day was going to go I wanted to at least try this on my own. Everything went amazingly! My oldest helped with the stroller and all three older ones were fine with watching shows and doing the "baby" rides.
During the trip we were stopped a few times by women asking if I was really at Disneyland by myself with four children.
I knew that this trip was a big deal for me but had no clue it was for other women. I really feel that I owe it to my kids for making me look awesome. They are great kids and are very well behaved in public.
During a little down time this weekend I was on Pinterest and read a blog that had a post about being a mom of four. It was so funny and TRUE! Here is the link for that one. I can relate to so many things she says. Being a mommy of four IS a lot of work, but it is so worth it for me. It is not a job for everyone, I will say there is always laundry, dirty dishes, and some sort of mess to clean. On the other side there is always hugs, smiles, and tons of love in my house. Here is some advice that I can give on having a house full of kids and keeping it as manageable as possible:
- Try and make a meal plan for a month at a time. Start by doing one week at a time, then continue to increase. This saves so much time and money.
- Try not to do all your laundry in one day. I pick three mornings a week and that helps make it less stressful.
- Remember that you need some time to yourself too. Try to schedule sleepovers and stuff at the same time so you can relax.
- Stick to your house rules. Don't sway from them, it will confuse your kiddos and make them want to test their boundaries later.
- Try to find time for little dates with your kids separately . It is amazing how different they are when they are on their own and not competing for attention. No need for day long dates, even just an hour alone with you at the grocery store can make all the difference.
- Remember that there is no perfect mom. You will make mistakes. Things will go wrong. RELAX.
I couldn't imagine my life without my little ones. Each one makes me a better person in some way. I owe everything to them for making me the person I am today.
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