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Will The Whining Ever Stop?

I assume, no. At least not for awhile. I can handle the level of "loudness" of six children. I am immune to it actually. I can handle the boisterous sounds of the boys playing and the screaming of the girls as the boys chase them around the house. BUT, I can not take the whining. It is like nails on chalkboard. Just thinking about it gave me the goosebumps. Whining, well, excessive whining will put me over the edge. I have been known to hide in the pantry for a minute or two, with my hands over my ears, humming a happy tune, taking deep breaths then repeating my Mutha Mantra "I'm a loving and patient Mother, I'm a loving and patient Mother." It seems to help. For the moment.

I don't think I will ever become immune to it though. The boys don't whine so much. Z Man does on occasion when he's in a mood. But the girls! OKAY, Miss M, is the biggest whiner in the house. I know it's a two year old thing. I understand it. I get it. I just don't want it! I know she will outgrow it. It is a frustration thing because she has not mastered the English language yet. I am happy that she knows how to sign. It really does help when I don't understand what she is saying. That is one of the reasons why I taught the kids ASL.

So until then, I will just have to suck it up and stop whining about it!

 

How Many Kids Can You Fit In a Tub?

The answer is... FIVE. Yes, five kids in the bathtub. They had a blast and made a mess! The amount of bubbles used was ridiculous! But, oh what fun!

A Quote from T. DeWitt Talmage

"Mother - that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries."

~T. DeWitt Talmage 

10 Things I Didn't Do On Mother's Day

1. Wake up before 6:00am.
2. Make breakfast.
3. Exercise.
4. Make lunch.
5. Wash pots and pans.
6. Do laundry.
7. Nap.
8. Do the dinner dishes.
9. Watch Yao-Man win Survivor.
10. Go to bed early.

It was a good day! (except for Yao... I was rooting for ya man!)

How was yours?

Happy Mother's Day!

I just wanted to wish all the Mutha's out there a very special Mother's Day.

We, as women, do not look, act or parent the same. We might be birthmother's, adoptive mother's, stepmother's, or even all three. We might be aunt's or grandmother's.

But just remember, we are all more alike than we think. What brings us together, is the love we have for our children. I believe that love we have for them is truly the greatest love we can experience. So let us celebrate that today. Let us celebrate each other today.

Happy Mother's Day To All Of You.

From One Mutha to Anutha!

Saturday Ritual

I love my husband. I love him for so many reasons. But on Saturday morning, I not only love him to death, I appreciate the heck out of him. Why? Because on Saturday mornings he takes them all on a walk to our local donut shop. Yes, on Saturday mornings, my kids get to eat donuts for breakfast. The walk is a little over a mile total. The hubby herds them like chickens down the hill, fills their bellies with sugary goodness, and herds them right back up the hill. ALL SIX OF THEM! I have almost two hours to finish laundry and write a bit.

It's the perfect way to start my weekend!

I Just Can't Get Enough

Girls - Pronounced (grĭlz) noun

1.	a female child, from birth to full growth.

2.	a young, immature woman, esp. formerly, an unmarried one.

3.	a daughter: My wife and I have two girls.

Used in a sentence.

Question: "Z Man, are your sisters boys or girls?"
Answer: "Mommy, they are grĭlz"

©2007 The Dictionary According to Z Man, 4 year Old Edition. All rights reserved.

BLOOD!

I laughed my butt off with this one. How cute is this guy?
I hope you enjoy!

Taking The Day Off..See Ya Wednesday!

The past four days... I feel like I have aged at least 10 years. I am taking the next 36 hours off from the cyberworld. I am vacationing with my kids. The day will be filled with books, blocks, and a bit of Blues Clues I suspect!

Peace my friends. Old and New.

I Am One Happy Mutha

This is what 96 bookbags look like! UPS delivered them on Saturday. I have not been this happy about spending hundreds of dollars in a long time! Wait a minute, I haven't spent that much money in a long time!! And I must say, "THANK YOU!" Thank you all for buying a Muthahood Aint For Sissies shirt! Because of your support, these brand new bookbags will be on their way to Kids Haven!
Last week, I sent Susan at Kids Haven the link to the bookbags. She forwarded to Terri and this is the response that was sent back to me...

"Way to go girl!  They are fantastic, my darlings are going to be over the moon."
Thanks so much,
Terri

This is the kind of response that makes me smile from ear to ear.  I can't say THANK YOU enough.

All of you are responsible for this. One T-Shirt pays for 1 1/2 bags!
   

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!