The Redelsperger Family

Today's morning activity: playing doctor. I've been a tad bit cranky the past few days and the guilt always overwhelms me. No one deserves the wrath of my crankiness, most certainly not my children. So, what can you do but make up for it? The dress ups were down, and usually the fact that my living room gets cluttered beyond recognition gets on my nerves. Today however I decided to go with my inner actress and "play doctor". I donned the glasses and stethoscope and with my best nerdy voice proceeded to examine and diagnose each of the kids with horrible illnesses that could be cured with hugs, kisses and a few yogo treats! Ah, I feel better!

I'm reading a book right now that a good friend recommended to me. It's called What is a Family, by Edith Schaeffer. After I got past the first chapter, (which I need to read again now that I understand more of what she's saying and her writing style) I have been challenged to the very core of my homemaking. I never realized what "power" I have as a stay-at-home mom. I never fully comprehended the joy or pain I can bring into my child's life. I never understood that these little beings that surround me day in and day out, mirror so much of my own life. Have you heard the saying "If Momma ain't happy, no body's happy"? Today, when we got home from Church I caught myself reflecting yet again. When I put lunch on the table, my little Grace asked me. "Is there cheese on my burrito?". When I confirmed that there was, she proceeded to pout. What makes her do this? And it's not just cheese on a burrito, but rather the fact...

Whew, who knew sickness could last so long in such a small house? Thankfully I have yet to get it, (and miracle of all miracles, so does Grey) that being said, I'm sick and tired of everyone else being sick and me being tired. Noraa's tradition of crawling into our bed at 5 am to cough for an hour is not one that I'd like to hang on to. Even the little girl I watch when she's out of school is sick today. Tana called into work and I have yet to see the whites of her eyes and it's almost 10am. We just need to be done with this. I've missed Church three weeks now due to illness and as the nursery coordinator, that's not such a good idea! I'd like to sit and worship with my sweeties instead of remembering which kid had what dose at what time! All that being said, I'm grateful that I am a mommy. Grateful my job is to comfort, to love, to provide and protect these sweet little angels. That when they get up in the night, they come to my side of t...