Can ya'll believe it's december? This is something that I heard before I had children that describes how it feels when you have children. I think about almost everyday and they are my feelings exactly.

The days are long, but the years are short.

I really have a hard time caring for my two babies and keeping my sanity. I remind myself that they will be gone before I know it, and I need to cherish the time we have now. The ladies on this site have really helped me get some 'adult' interaction, and I feel better than I have in a long time. Before I had children, I nannied for about 5 years. I continued to do this, bringing my daughter with me, until I had the second one. Then, 3 boys and 2 girls was too much for me to handle. I joke and say that my boys (the boys I nannied since they were 6 weeks, 4 & 5) got the best out of me. By the time my girls came I felt like I already had 3 children. Some was good because nothing bothered me as far as the new mom spaz stuff that we go through. Sorry to be rambling, but like I said I need to be interacting with some women. I have been with children my whole life!!! Here's the other phrase that I think about often -

a virtuous woman makes decisions today to keep her future free from regret.

It makes so much sense. If only I learned it when I was about 12! anyway, a couple things to help during the hard times with babies and in any decision making you have to do. Does anyone have any other 'mottos' they live by? Anyone have any resolutions for the new year?