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Location: Cartersville, GA

I live in Cartersville, Ga with my husband, Jonathan, and my four kids, who are 5, 3,2, and 1. I am the Children's Director at Oak Leaf Church, a recently planted church, which meets in a movie theater. I love God, my family, being with people, fun, and fountain cokes

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Stressed

So, I think my kids are a little worried about me having four children so close together. I had to apologize the other day and let them know that I love each one of them and I am sooo glad to have them! Two things prompted me to do this- the first being that when we were in the mall my three year old was hiding in a rack of clothes. I proceeded to walk out of the store with the double stroller and my 5 year old and said, "Logan we are leaving now." My five year old started to cry and said, "Mom we can't leave Logan, we really like him."

The second thing happened today at gymnastics-my two year old fell of the bleachers after I had told her numerous times to get down. I was holding my baby so another woman offered to hold him while I comforted her. My two year old began screaming louder and I asked her if she was hurt really bad. She screamed, " That's our baby Camden!" She did not stop until I took them both in my arms!
So I think my children can sense my stress with all the activity! I think they are afraid I am trying to give someone away. I apologized and reassured them that I am indeed blessed to have them. I wouldn't trade my chaos for anything but I do need to take more breaks to enjoy them more! :)

2 Comments:

Anonymous Amy Cranston said...

Girl, I just read your entire blog for the first time. What an encouragement you are to me. You always have been. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and being such a blessing. The entry on tantrums really spoke to me. I just went through that this morning. I got "inpatient" with her this morning b/c she was taking too long to walk up the stairs while it was sprinkling. Thanks for allowing the Lord to use your life lessons as a guide for the rest of us young moms! I love you!

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Blogger Amy said...

Hey Dana!! I found your site through my sister's... just wanted to say HI! You should post some pictures of your kids- I would love to see them!
~ Amy

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