Being a Mom, poop, little girls and Cinderella

The first thought that comes to mind today is..... being a Mom is a POOPY job. I say this because I spent the afternoon picking up dog poop out of the yard (4 little dogs can poop A LOT over the winter). In doing so, I had much time to reflect lots of things.

I had time to reflect on all the poopy jobs Moms have. Poopy diapers, poopy dogs, poopy toilets, poopy underwear, poopy attitudes, poopy phone calls from the school, poopy grades. The plethera of poop that is being a Mom. I know, I signed on for this job.... and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am more than glad I am a Mom. Poop and all. :-)

While picking up poop, I reflected on my weekend. I have spent the entire weekend doing back breaking chores. I must say, I feel a bit like Cinderella. This Cinderella has scrubbed showers, scrubbed tubs, scrubbed toilets, picked up poop, swept, mopped, sprayed down the front porch, along with the usual 10 loads of laundry, dishes, cooking..... I TRULY feel like Cinderella. But I have no ball to go to. And I am SURE that handsome man that Cinderella met... yea, I am CERTAIN he could afford a maid and her back breaking work days were over. THIS Cinderella would love a maid.... that is out of the question. Maybe a pedicure, IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK? Or maybe a haircut and color? Yea, THIS Cinderella is feeling sorry for herself.

While I was picking up poo in the yard, I listened to our neighbors backyard birthday party full of little girls. Yea... God has an AWESOME sense of humor doesn't he? So I am listening to these little girls shrieking, squeeling, laughing while they are bouncing in the bounce house. And I just smiled to myself. I had to smile at God's sense of humor. Little girls.... you all know how bad I want a little girl. So my mind wanders to what it would be like to actually HAVE a little girl. I listen to them laughing and playing and it is just music to my ears. I wonder if I will ever be able to experience the joys (and struggles) of raising a little girl. So I smile, imagining what it would be like and continue on with my exciting poo experience.

The whole time I'm doing my poo job, my dogs are sitting in the yard watching. They always have these looks on their faces, and I KNOW if they could bust out laughing, they would. I imagine it being the ultimate "doggy joke"... hey look at my master picking up MY poo! Who's the master now!!!!! I can almost see the delight in their eyes, knowing they will soon have a fresh yard to poo in.

So I finish my last poo job for the weekend. (I hope!) I am still smiling listening to the little girls out back playing and having a good time. And I am so thankful for the job that God has given me as a Mom.... poo, backbreaking chores, no money for a pedicure or haircut and all.

Have you EVER read a blog so full of poop????? :-)

FIVE THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR:

1. Childrens laughter.... it can cure a broken heart.
2. Pooper scoopers (I just wish I could find one that isn't made for someone 2 foot tall).
3. The storm that is about to blow in.
4. The beautiful spring weather we have had all weekend. My wisteria is already starting to turn green and bud!
5. That God has entrusted me to raise 2 of HIS children. Thank you GOD!