Full

As a very young mom,

with three very young daughters,

strangers often feel that they know me.

I often get asked if they are all mine.

I am told at least twice anytime we go out, 

"You've got your hands full."

(We have heard that so much, Nora asked what it means.)

I usually try to respond to those people with,

"Full of sweet, good girls"

But, sometimes,

they just don't want to hear me.

People of the World!

I don't regret for one second 

my three precious, sweet gifts.

I always, I MEAN ALWAYS,

wanted to be a mom.

It happened sooner than I expected,

but seriously, I wouldn't trade my life 

for anything!!!

(Sorry, for yelling. Stepping off soap box now)

Yesterday,

We made the trek to Wal*Mart.

While desperately trying to find bananas that weren't bright green,

a woman walked by saying, 

"Oh Honey, I feel for you!"

I may have responded with a very annoyed look on my face,

but was quickly distracted by the toddler yelling, 

"BAPPLES!"

to which, I met with a mimick and a quick tickle to her ribs.

Shaking it off, I looked up to see another woman looking at me.

She said, 

"Congratulations on your three beautiful, well behaved girls.

I can tell you are very passionate about being a mother.

Thank you."

With a huge sigh, and tears welling in my eyes, I whispered,

"Thank you."

OOOHH,

I wanted to hug her, 

say, "Thank you for understanding, I am completely blessed. You have made my day.

 God has been so so good to me."

But, I could barely get out the thanks.

I think she did understand though. 

So my challenge to myself and you, is find someone this weekend

and encourage them, help them, make them feel respected.

Because, I know, that it can stick with them,

and drastically improve their day.

Happy Weekend All!

Let's go play!