I don't think a day goes by when I am out with my children in public when someone doesn't comment, "You have your hands full." Today when a passerby made this comment to me I finally thought of a witty response-"My hands are full, but so is my heart." Cheesy? Perhaps. True? Absolutely.
It may seem to the random stranger observing me corral my young children in the grocery store, or Target, or getting them all into Ev's preschool that I am a bit crazy. Like today where I had Eleanor strapped to my chest in the Baby Bjourn so that my hands would be free to hold on to Everett and Hampton. Meanwhile I am sweating to death in the 50 degree temperature from the amount of physical energy it all takes. However it is worth it. When I was pregnant with Eleanor I thought we would never get out of the house. I thought it would be way too hard and totally not worth it. While I do try to schedule time at home for play, we certainly get out way more than I ever thought at this stage. Truth is, the boys have fun and even though it does take a lot of organization, planning, endurance, and patience, I am glad I have gained confidence in participating in activities outside our home.
So now with a diaper bag full of diapers, wipes, pacifiers, burp clothes, 3 separate changes of clothing, sippy cups, and snacks-here I go to attack the park with my 3 littles!
