I took my kids to the grocery store like this...

Today, like any other day in the Simpson household, was filled with wild boys, adventures and lots of food! The weather has been so beautiful this last few days, that even though we just went to the park yesterday, we went again today. After running around, eating a snack, running around some more, and eating again, we packed up and headed home. You know you've done a good job of expending all that energy when they fall asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow.

This afternoon, Raylen and I made our homemade uncrustables to restock our freezer (picture below) and we realized we had run out of baggies. So, we loaded up and headed to the store. Fortunately, Walmart is about 2 minutes from our house, but let me tell you, that was anything but an easy trip.

We pull in, find a parking spot, get loaded in the stroller and find our stuff, no problem. We get out to the van and Asher has poop exploding out his diaper. Let me just say, my kids never had blow outs as babies. Well, the twins did once, but that we because they were in their car seats. Anyway, blowouts are not things I am accustomed to, nor am I prepared for. I cleaned him, the stroller and my van carpet up get him in his car seat with only a diaper on and drive to Publix. (Yes, I know I made it hard on my self by going to two different stores, but Publix had a sale on frozen fruit and I had coupons. Need I say more?) I get naked Asher out, put him in the stroller, unbuckle Leland and wouldn't you know it, that little poot had blown out his diaper! There I am again, standing in a different grocery store parking lot, wiping poop off another behind. (Motherhood is so glamorous.) We finally get in to the store, both twins wearing only diapers when I see the dirt. Since they passed out as soon as we got home from the park this morning, I didn't get a chance to wipe off their legs and tops of their feet. I sighed, shrugged my shoulders, embraced it and walked confidently in to the store. Sure, people stared and the sweet lady at the bakery counter even pointed and said, "they must be crawlers." But, who cares, I rocked two grocery stores with my half naked children and we made it home in just over an hour.

Sometimes life may seem crazy and messy and that is probably because it is. I am learning to not just survive or live with it, but to confidently embrace and boldly approach this wonderful season. I am also learning to always have extra wipes, clothes, and trash bags for those unexpected explosions.

I hope you all have a blessedly messy day!