Good Morning Lord!...it's Me...Sarah

Prayer.  One word that helps me through each and every day.  Today has been one of those morning where I have prayed a lot!  I have tried to blog about a fabulous breakfast recipe I made this morning, and The Little Man has been more than his share of mischevious.  I heard something crash to the ground as I was making up the beds, and as I run into the living room to see what has happened, I prayed that everyone would be fine. To my surprise, I find my not quite two year old standing on top of the built in bookcase!  He used the shelves as a ladder and threw the flower arrangement in the corner to the ground.  With a big, proud of himself smile, he says, "Clean, Mommy, Clean!"  Yes, you cleaned the shelf off, but why are you standing on top of the bookcase? I promptly removed him from the shelf, and gave him a stern talking to and gentle nudge to his bottom.  You would have thought I was commiting Chinese Water Torture.  I am sure the neighbors are still wondering what all the commotion was about.  He was so proud, an I burst his happy little bubble.

Toddlers that climb are a challenge for all mothers.  Toddlers that climb and are fearless, thats a whole different story.  I have never seen a child so fearless and quick. He can climb faster than you can say his name!  Over the weekend, Pickles was riding her four-wheeler.  She stopped for a moment, and the Little Man was climbing on to ride.  Before I could get to him, he was standing on the seat, and fell off backward. Thankfully the ground was soft, and he didn't hit anything.  In panic mode, I run over, pick him up, just as the tears start to flow.  Wouldn't you know, as soon as the excitement was over and the tears stopped, he was right back to climbing on it again!  I removed him and we again had a stern talk.  I don't know what else to do, as this Mommy is tired!  I keep reminding myself that this is the joys of motherhood, and the love of boys!  I am so thankful for his unending energy, but I welcome 7:00 on a nightly basis. 

I will try and post my recipe during nap time, and I leave you with a picture of him climbing to see who is outside the window.  Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Until Next Time, I will be praying and continuing the adventure that we call Life!

Sarah