What I know...about children.

I have 5 boys. I know to those outside of our family, and even inside, it looks like a lot, but I know with God's help, I can go day by day and manage them successfully.  I know that it takes patience.  I know that it takes love.  I know that it takes kindness, looking past faults, forgiveness, but most of all God.  I know children are His blessing for me. I know He wouldn't have blessed me with 5 if knew I couldn't do it.  I know that I must stay strong for them, and always fight for them.  I know that even though they fight like cats and dogs some days, they still love each other.  I know they have a lot of love inside just waiting to share it.  I know my boys aren't perfect and neither am I.  I know one by one they will each grow up and move out.  I know each time one of them leaves, my heart will break just a little bit.  I know how I teach them now will influence what kind of adults they will be.  I know to those of you passing by, watching the chaos that is my life, will think, "what kind of mother is she?" I would answer by simply saying, I know God is guiding me to be the perfect mother for them.  Even though most days I can scarcely see it, I know God is ever present, ever moving in our lives, bringing out the best in each of us.  I know I am truly blessed.