Mothering...someone forgot to tell me something...

Can I tell you that in all my youthful years, I had absolutely no idea what it meant to be a mother. Don't you wish you could bat your eyes and truthfully say that you have the most precious, obedient children on earth. Well let me tell you, my kiddos are precious, but I am pretty sure they are only to me! First, let me tell you I have 5 children. My son is 10 going on 22! He is very intelligent and loves to joke around. Then there is my dreamer who is in 2nd grade. She is such a pleaser and gets so disheartened when things don't go her way. Fifteen months after her, we had our "passionate" child. She has more energy and zeal for life...which means she is in trouble most of the time! Then came the identical twins. I never knew the meaning of a busy life until they came along. In fact, I am sure that God has a sense of humor. I had maybe one brain cell left before the twins were born with which I already struggled to call the children I already had by their correct names. Then came two that looked completely and totally alike. Do you think I mix them up? YES! I have run across so many moms that sell me how easy it is for them to tell their twins apart. At this point, I just point at who is in trouble, explain that they know who they are and they'd better straighten up. Then, I hope that I caught the right one when they were running away from me! I am sure one day I will see past the craziness of these days. But it seems so far away!