Coffee is key.

This morning is Day 3 of Husband being off to work and I am home with the kiddos. There is a dramatic difference between today and the two days before. I'll share with you my little secret.

Coffee.

Oh yes, I indulged this morning in a nice cup of hot coffee. As Husband was running around getting ready, he stopped long enough to make a cup for each of us (his with a foot out the door) while I was getting breakfast, and dealing with my hyperactive screaming girls. Pouring juice, getting bowls of cereal, finding spoons and juggling Brother. I had a proud moment as Husband paused long enough to kiss me goodbye and tell me that I'm one tough chick. It made my heart happy, because for the first time I felt ok with him leaving. Like maybe just maybe adding another Monster to our brood wasn't as difficult as I'd been picturing for the past 3 months!
Then I had my cup of coffee, and I became freaking superwoman. Diapers and clothes got changed, cartoons turned on, hair pulled back, Brother was fed, email checked, FB updated, my Mommy Boards were enjoyed, and I am even wearing human clothes instead of  sweats and a tshirt. We've been up for two hours, and I feel awesome. Somehow, my house is even relatively cleaned up.

I love coffee.... Coffee might be the key to a happy mama!