AAmommy (and to others too)
I had a life changing moment once when I too had 4, 5 and under. I was trying to wash my kitchen floor and in clopped in a couple of muddy boys to run to the bathroom ACROSS my kitchen. A mess. And I yelled at them. And they cried. And I cried. Total mess I tell you
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Anyways, it was almost like I heard the audible voice of God at that moment. And He said to me - "One day your house will be spotless and all you will wish for is some noise and some dirt. Are you home with your house or home with your kids?"
Yes, it was hard for me to let go of my pre-children plan of house keeping. The fact that my bathroom is desperately in need of cleaning or that if my MIL didnt live a couple thousand miles away I might FREAK BUT I have happier kids
so that counts right?
And really, those years before my youngest was 3 or so were HARD. As in H-A-R-D!!! It will never be so hard again. Every year gets easier - busier in many ways - but easier in others too. More rewarding maybe? Anyways, these baby-toddler years are TOUGH. And thats ok and if anyone judges you ... you just tell them that you are home with your kids not home with your house
Jen