Busy Busy Bee

I feel like I've been running around with my head cut off trying to catch up with everything! I had my vinyl party tonight, which turned out great- but had tons of orders! Which means I don't feel like I've seen my kids for the past 2 days, I've had a couple of Young Women's rush orders, I'm trying to get ready for our trip, and lastly getting rested and pumped for the race on Saturday! I did a fun quote and some Mother's Day quotes for a group of Young Women in a different ward, and they sent me a picture of how their signs turned out - way cute. Some of those girls where my girls when I was in Young Women's, and I miss them like crazy! I love hearing about their week, and the things they are into, and who's not cool anymore :) Maybe because it makes me feel young... it's by far my favorite calling I've had yet.

Today I was rushing around trying to get things done for tonight, and Missy kept distracting me and asking lots of questions, and desperately trying to get my attention over what I thought was not that important compared to what I had to get done - finally I ended up getting short with her and saying, "Not right now Missy, mommy just wants to be quiet and alone." I immediately felt bad and thought I hurt her feelings. Actually, it was the opposite, she gave me a little sass and said, "Well fine, be by yourself then, it's never as much fun" and promptly left. I immediately starting chuckling. Thank goodness she is so tough-skinned and can handle her mom's impatience. I tried to make it up to her by letting her paint some extra pieces of wood I had laying around, and putting some vinyl on them, which ended up making her day. It's always the simple things that matter.

Missy has been such a huge helper while I've been so busy. Yesterday, poor baby Belly didn't think it was nap time, but it actually was nap time, and I had to cut wood out in the garage. So, it was one of those times that they just have to cry it out, which is usually rare for my kids because I can't stand listening to them so upset. After about 45 minutes, I went up to check on her, and Missy had just gotten in her crib and made her a bottle to try and settle Baby Belly down. Missy immediately said, " Mom, she is so upset. It's your turn to try and make her happy" I was so impressed with Missy and her 'mothering' skills. I seriously love my kids and how sweet they are.