I have actually had a fairly easy time of getting up before my babes this week. I realize it is only Wednesday, but I am 3 for 3 so far.  We have gotten into a little routine of both Nathan and I getting up, making the bed, he goes and gets ready for his day (and makes coffee) while I spend time with the Lord.  Then I get showered, dressed, whatever and head out to be ready for the kiddos.  They have been getting up while I am with God, but it has been really neat to hear my oldest dd tell the youngers that, "Mommy is talking to God right now and will be out shortly."  I like that they are hearing that form her.  My stomach has been stable enough this week that I have also been able to take my prenatal vitamins.  This has been a HUGE difference in my energy levels.  I think I was a little (or a lot) anemic and that just makes EVERYTHING seem worse.   I haven't lost my cool with my darlings and I have been cool collected, and even prepared for DINNER every night this week when my hard-workin0man got home.  I haven't been fully coiffed, with make-up and bow in hair, butt hat was never my intention. He knows my day is long and hard.  Last night as I was setting the food onto the table, he came up and put his arms around me. He hugged me tight and said, "Thank you".  It was very sweet and refreshing to see him come home pleased with the state of his home and not tired or overwhelmed.  He has encouraged me to be lazy during this time that I have felt so badly, but it never made me feel any better when I see him so tired because of it.  As I told him then, I can't tell you how thankful to my Lord that I am to be feeling better now and ABLE to be there for my family. 

Enjoy your time with the Lord today!