Children are a blessing…keep reminding yourself of this as the endless question of “are we there yet” plays like that dvd of silly songs you wish you could forget.  I was at a friend’s house for New Years Eve and her son evidently was not feeling well and as the volcano of vomit erupted from the little child I sat back and watched my friend as she patiently helped her son. This process continued over the course of several hours causing mountains of dirty laundry, puck soaked couches, puddles of who knows what on the brand new carpet, and a crying nine year old who was just as sick of vomiting as his mom was of cleaning it up.  Continuing to observe this incredible single momma with her vomit drama made me think about what it is within us as parents to be able to handle situations with such ease.  Pondering this almost comical scene with my friend and her son made me think of my own children and what we have lived through, the vomit I have cleaned up, booboo’s I have doctored, and tears I have cried to get me to this point where I finally see my life as something more than a whirlwind of disaster and vomiting children. Wouldn’t it be an accomplishment if we could handle this journey we have found ourselves on with just as much ease and commitment as taking care of one of those precious children we love (most of the time)?  There will be times you will question what it is all worth and ask the question "why isn't there someone here to help with all of these disasters."  In those times of unanswered questions and feelings of wanting to run away stop and replace the negative thoughts of why with a smirk and giggle knowing that the people you are raising will be just as frustrated with their children someday and that will make the journey so much sweeter getting to the other side. 

Thought for the day......If you turn your radio up loud enough you can drown out all yelling and fighting in the back seat....go and enjoy your day.