... You dont say a thing when a finger painting session turns into a body painting session because for once, it's quiet except for giggles.
... You drive a mini van more often than you drive your own car
... You let a 6 year old paint your toenails because 1) it makes her happy and 2) it means you dont have to do it yourself
...You fold laundry while checking email, returning phone calls, and feeding a baby.
...You have a stroller in your trunk and diapers in your purse at all times.
...You'll dance around like a fool just to see them smile.
...Kids call you mommy by accident... a lot.
...You have no idea how many diapers you've changed in your lifetime.
... You sing to them when they ask because, even though you arent very good, they still like it
... You have spit up AND snot on your shirt before 10am
...You dont sit down to eat because you want to jumpstart the "after lunch" cleaning process so you wont be in the kitchen all afternoon
...You've had a 6 year old walk in on you not once, but twice, while you are showering in the last week when she was supposed to be sleeping
...You forget to pee.
...You can make bottles while half asleep
...You go to bed at 10pm because you know that 6am comes faster than you think.
...The best part of your day is your 5 minute shower after 3 of the 4 kids go to bed.... (but only if you can tone out the sound of a 4 month old screaming to be held.)
... the sound of a baby crying doesn't even phase you
...You have to remember not to wear rings so people don't think they are all yours... and then you have to think twice, and realize you should put them back on so you dont look like a unwed redneck teenager with 4 kids...
...The smell of poop, urine, and vomit does not cause an immediate gag reflex.
...You go places so often with the same kids, that people start telling you, "YOUR kids are getting so big!"
...You miss the kids when you dont see them for 48 hours.
...You sway back and forth even when you dont have a baby in your arms.
...You love each and every crazy, chaotic, ridiculous, hair pulling minute you spend with them because at the end of the day, you still love them....
... even though they aren't even yours.
I sure wish you lived closer. We are looking for a part-time nanny and you sound like you just love those kids like they are your own. That is what I pray for in the person God sends to us.
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