The EXTRA kind of patience

I am so grateful for tall the other mommies out there

who willingly let my children wear out THEIR patience,

so I can give mine a break.

Even for just an hour--

you are my HERO.

The sleeping schedule at our house has been a little out of whack-

causing some grumpy and cranky kiddos.

Resulting in a TIRED cranky, and overwhelmed mama.

I have had some things that have been on my MUST DO list for a while now-

and have not had time to get to them-

physically & emotionally.

I sent out an email to my neighbors-

asking for help.

I got a few hours for 2 days to MYSELF.

did i lay and read a book?

no

did i soak in the bathtub and relax?

no

i wish.....

but then I'd just be back where I am now-

with this HUGE must do list- just starring me in the face.

Bills,

sorting, laundry,

cleaning my bathrooms/toilets

(thanks to my 2 yr old potty trained boy- they are SICK!!)

showering- which I ignore a lot these days, sad but true.

getting dates down in my planner,

sorting through plans for the holiday season-

just to name a few.

I was able to get sooo much off my mind that has been completely weighing me down.

I know what a handful my kids can be-

I can't thank you enough for taking them,

playing with them,

and being patient with their imperfections.

I am extremely grateful.

I want to be one of those mommies too!!

They are the best kind.

So pay if forward!!

Be that kind of mommy to someone who needs a break-

**I challenge each of you to do something to help out another mom you know-

with an open heart and with no expectations but to simply give them a breather.

I promise you will feel so good about it-

and they will be eternally grateful.

Once you've done it-

share with us!

what did you do,

how did it make you feel afterwards?