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mommas with multiple children in their care,
(actually, anyone with more than one child in their sphere of influence at the same time)
have you ever been in this position?
sitting, minding your own business,
trying to have an adult conversation 
or looking for a minute of rest before the next "big" event-
feeding the crew
switching out the laundry, etc.
they sense it 
and here they come
surrounding you
cutting off all hope 
of escape 
or a moment to yourself
(I am not comparing children to dogs, but when these three interrupted Sarah and I this evening I thought about motherhood moments)

one decides they are being neglected 

and they get all up in your face,

making it impossible to miss their bid for your undivided attention,

not that you were ignoring them in the first place,

but you are one person 

and there is no way you can "pet" all three at one time

you do your best to let them know,
"I see you"
"you are important"
while also assuring the others
you will meet their needs too

sometimes one walks away

and you are left to wonder-

was their "love tank" filled

or did they simply give up jockeying for position

if you are feeling overwhelmed

surrounded

unsure

take heart

keep loving

keep doing your best

and remember

God is bigger than your doubts, insecurities and inadequacies-

He will fill in the gaps

Sarah proofread this post for me and she said, "Sometimes I feel like swiss cheese. Like my children are going to fall through the holes. And God is like Colby Jack-I trust He is underneath and will catch them." I like her analogy.