The Crafts

I had a very brief crying jag this morning/afternoon. It came out of nowhere and I don't really cry. Maybe it's because so often little people cry around here that I physically cannot listen to one more tear fall. After putting together lunch for Maddie and Natalie I was attempting to make myself something to eat. I got both girls set up in their respective spots when my cell phone started ringing, Natalie was hollering for more milk, and I was super hungry...I turn around to see that Maddie had thrown all of her food on the floor and had a big old, adorable smile on her face. Mac and cheese and bits of fruit were everywhere...floor, rug, drawers of the buffet, everywhere. I picked her up, didn't even clean her off and deposited Maddie in her crib. I started cleaning up the mess and my tears just started flowing. The past several months have been long and lonely for this mom. And while I've been alone these little kids who don't know any different have routinely t