I'm venting after a very busy day. It was still a good day, but lots to manage.
*Homework routines for Ben and Matt. Matt has a lot and it can be exhausting for him.
*Luke's got major stranger/separation anxiety settling in. Daycare's been tough for him recently.
*Luke's not sleeping through the night again. He is so inconsistent!
*Still pumping 4x/day, although I think I'll be done soon.
*Not good about keeping in touch with people lately (parents, siblings, friends, neighbors...)
*What's for supper?
*New grade level for me means lots of extra prep required
*Today alone I scheduled 5 different dr. appointments for the next month. (Dentist, well-checks)
*Brian and I have conferences on the same nights TWICE in October. Child-care nightmare.
*We juggle 3 school districts. All 3 districts have different spring breaks. Child-care nightmare.
*Finding time for exercise. Sounds petty, but it is important to me and I'm struggling to keep it regular. This morning sleep won out...again!
Mostly I'm writing this because one day I know I will have forgotten what it was like at this stage of our lives.
We're taking it one day at a time! Feeling overwhelmed can come easily, but I take a step back, pray and pray some more, and thank God for the wonderful life He has blessed me with!
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I gasped out loud a couple of times while reading this
- 3 different spring breaks? Boo on Luke's separation anxiety :( And STILL pumping and 4 times a day for that matter. And I totally understand and get the need for exercise. So not petty.
You'll get in the swing of things and you'll look back at this time and laugh and probably say that was crazy but we did it!
Thinking of you. Hang in there.
you're keeping it real...nice for those of us who think we can't even compete with you b/c you're supermom!
hang in there. it's crazy isn't it? and I don't even leave home to go to work. I think there should be some kind of advanced degree in family management and schedule juggling. I could totally use a class or two on that. It's a lot to balance that's for sure . . . seems to me you're doing a great job, even if it doesn't always seem like it to you.
"May the God of home fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15.13 (or is it 13.15 . . . one or the other anyway).
Blessings,
Shana
It is a ton for you guys to juggle, but you are doing it. Let me know where I can help.
I can't think of a better Mom than you. Part of being a good mother, according to Garrison Keillor, is worrying about everything related to your family. I know Grandma did it; Mom still does. You're following a great tradition. I know my brother and nephews are in great hands. Let me know if I can help in any way.
I understand.... as much as a person can understand. It is hard and sometimes I feel like I'm doing a better job of it than others. Don't forget to take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. You are doing an amazing job raising your great kids.
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