This last weekend I baby-sat 5 beautiful kids. It was a pretty crazy weekend and I walked away realizing that maybe I am not ready for instant parenthood of 5 kids. In fact – I used to want 5 kids so I could have an entire basketball team, but now – I think max will have to be 3.
I had to deal with the un-expected this weekend too. Their dog was bit by a scorpion or snake or something and sadly, passed away. Let me just tell you that telling 5 children that their pet died is one of the hardest things I have ever done – I may as well cut off their arms. And, I am just one person – comforting 5 people who need me at the same time was nearly impossible.
I drove home after the weekend completely exhausted – emotionally and physically. I also drove home with some more respect for the parents who take care of their children day in and day out – I don’t know how they do it and their jobs as missionaries as well.
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