Literally had a break down this morning. Full-time mommy to three kids during summer break is rough. I love doing things with the kids and for the kids. I hate doing things for the kids and have them complain the entire time about this, that, and the other thing. And the back talking! Seriously??!!
I am not doing this for my health. In fact, I'm in a short line for a heart attack if this continues.
Saving grace is a wonderful husband who tries to help out when he's home, and lets me go to bed WAY early when I needed it (last night). THANKS HONEY!!
Maybe I'm coming into a really hormonal part of my week. I don't know, but I've got to have a girls night soon.
I know all you parents out there know what I'm talking about. There are days that I wish I worked. I know that has its own set of issues, but this isn't easy either.
Days like today are rough. Kids are being ornery, husband is working hard, house needs cleaning, laundry needs to be done, and the budget just doesn't quite come together.
Next week is a new week. Hopefully things will come together. The kids have been talked to, and a gentle reminder seems to be working so far. Now for the laundry, and hopefully a mommy nap before everyone else emerges out of their rooms.
Thanks for listening.
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6.28.2013
9.14.2012
School's in session!
Yay! The kids are back in school. Down to me and Ty and our new little routine. Hit the YMCA in the morning. Ty is adjusting well to the child care center at the Y. I go almost every day because the more I go, the happier he is when I drop him off. I've found several classes that I enjoy...Body Pump, Cycling, Tabata, Boot Camp. I also still hit the elliptical and treadmill on days I miss class. There are a few I haven't tried yet like the water classes and zumba. The schedule hasn't aligned correctly yet.
After the Y I shower, we have lunch and Ty gets down for a quick nap. After naps we pick up the big kids from the bus stop. Then the hard part starts. Seriously the hour of Body Pump followed by a 3 mile run isn't as exhausting as afternoon snack time in this household. Noisy, hungry, tired kids ready to tell me all about their day, demand a snack, and ask to go to a friend's house....all at the same time. Talk about multi-tasking! I'm exhausted 30 minutes after the kids get home.
The kids have adjusted well to the new school. So far we are doing great with the long walk to the bus stop....check back with me this winter when it's cold, windy and snowing. I've gotten to know the kids' neighbor friends' parents better. Behind us lives a family with a girl Larson's age, her older brother, parents, and grandmother. The grandmother recently told me that the mom was praying a family with kids her daughter's age would build a house here. We've had a few short conversations and hopefully we will develop a closer friendship as our kids have. It's cute to see the "fabulous 4" walking to and from the bus stop together.
Sunday School starts this week. I've had to volunteer to teach Larson's Sunday School class, as they didn't have any volunteers That would mean no Sunday School for that class until a teacher steps up. One other mom volunteered to cover 1/3 of the classes which is fantastic! I asked the coordinator to help us find one more teacher. This church is a little different, as Sunday School meets during church. The kids' lessons follow the message of the church service. I kind of like this because they don't really enjoy sitting through church anyway, it's more convenient for the parents, and the kids probably get more out of Sunday School. The only con is that the days I teach, I miss sitting with Jeff in church. The program does quite a few "Sunday School in Worship" Sundays. Which means the kids get an activity sheet to complete during church so the service is their Sunday School that day. This means more time as a family in church and less lessons for me to prepare. Although I wasn't quite ready to jump into teaching, I'm looking forward to meeting more people.
MOPS also starts this week! Woohoo! I found a group a few miles from me and I'm looking forward to checking this group out. For more information about MOPS, check out www.mops.org.
Off for a nap before the bus comes. I need all the rest I can get!
After the Y I shower, we have lunch and Ty gets down for a quick nap. After naps we pick up the big kids from the bus stop. Then the hard part starts. Seriously the hour of Body Pump followed by a 3 mile run isn't as exhausting as afternoon snack time in this household. Noisy, hungry, tired kids ready to tell me all about their day, demand a snack, and ask to go to a friend's house....all at the same time. Talk about multi-tasking! I'm exhausted 30 minutes after the kids get home.
The kids have adjusted well to the new school. So far we are doing great with the long walk to the bus stop....check back with me this winter when it's cold, windy and snowing. I've gotten to know the kids' neighbor friends' parents better. Behind us lives a family with a girl Larson's age, her older brother, parents, and grandmother. The grandmother recently told me that the mom was praying a family with kids her daughter's age would build a house here. We've had a few short conversations and hopefully we will develop a closer friendship as our kids have. It's cute to see the "fabulous 4" walking to and from the bus stop together.
Sunday School starts this week. I've had to volunteer to teach Larson's Sunday School class, as they didn't have any volunteers That would mean no Sunday School for that class until a teacher steps up. One other mom volunteered to cover 1/3 of the classes which is fantastic! I asked the coordinator to help us find one more teacher. This church is a little different, as Sunday School meets during church. The kids' lessons follow the message of the church service. I kind of like this because they don't really enjoy sitting through church anyway, it's more convenient for the parents, and the kids probably get more out of Sunday School. The only con is that the days I teach, I miss sitting with Jeff in church. The program does quite a few "Sunday School in Worship" Sundays. Which means the kids get an activity sheet to complete during church so the service is their Sunday School that day. This means more time as a family in church and less lessons for me to prepare. Although I wasn't quite ready to jump into teaching, I'm looking forward to meeting more people.
MOPS also starts this week! Woohoo! I found a group a few miles from me and I'm looking forward to checking this group out. For more information about MOPS, check out www.mops.org.
Off for a nap before the bus comes. I need all the rest I can get!
10.13.2011
Crazy Morning....A little crazier than normal
Ty is down for a nap, and I really should be resting too, but I can't keep my crazy morning a secret.
Jeff left for the airport at 4 am, which in itself wasn't too bad (for me anyway, he might feel differently).
The real chaos started when Lucas's ride didn't come. We waited and waited. He sent a few texts, nothing. I don't mind running the kids into school, except Ty was still sleeping and the other two kids needed to get ready for school. Thankfully my dad was able to take Lucas in. Woo hoo! The morning is saved.
Or so I thought.
I was putting Ali's hair in pony tails and noticed the bus drive by on it's way to the first stop (our neighbor). AACK! He's a little early and we're a little late. At this point I'm hoping the bus waits a few minutes at the first stop since he's a little early. I call to Larson to get his shoes on while I finish Ali's hair. No such luck with the bus. The neighbor girl gets on and he's driving to our house. The kids are in a panic. Ali grabs her shoes and runs outside. Larson starts running around yelling, and I quickly get him under control so I can finish tying his shoes and get his hoodie on. As I'm finishing up with Larson I hear Ali yelling "wait! we're having a problem here!" OMG The bus driver is going to think we have a medical emergency and call an ambulance or something. I gather up Ali's hoodie and backpack and run outside to get her ready and notice the neighbor girl had gotten off the bus to see what all the commotion is about. She's calming Ali and trying to help her get her shoes on. Needless to say, I was glad when the kids were on the bus. I said a little prayer that the rest of the day goes a little better.
Where was Ty during all this? He found Larson's cereal bowl full of milk on the ottoman in the livingroom and helped himself. Considering he doesn't feed himself yet, he did a pretty good job with the spoon. After all the commotion, I was so thankful Ty was being quiet, I didn't mind wiping up a little bit of spilled milk. Honestly, I could laugh through the whole incident because I knew we'd be OK. It was just one of those mornings.
So far the rest of the day has gone relatively smoothly. Yay!
Now it's time for this momma to take a nap!
Jeff left for the airport at 4 am, which in itself wasn't too bad (for me anyway, he might feel differently).
The real chaos started when Lucas's ride didn't come. We waited and waited. He sent a few texts, nothing. I don't mind running the kids into school, except Ty was still sleeping and the other two kids needed to get ready for school. Thankfully my dad was able to take Lucas in. Woo hoo! The morning is saved.
Or so I thought.
I was putting Ali's hair in pony tails and noticed the bus drive by on it's way to the first stop (our neighbor). AACK! He's a little early and we're a little late. At this point I'm hoping the bus waits a few minutes at the first stop since he's a little early. I call to Larson to get his shoes on while I finish Ali's hair. No such luck with the bus. The neighbor girl gets on and he's driving to our house. The kids are in a panic. Ali grabs her shoes and runs outside. Larson starts running around yelling, and I quickly get him under control so I can finish tying his shoes and get his hoodie on. As I'm finishing up with Larson I hear Ali yelling "wait! we're having a problem here!" OMG The bus driver is going to think we have a medical emergency and call an ambulance or something. I gather up Ali's hoodie and backpack and run outside to get her ready and notice the neighbor girl had gotten off the bus to see what all the commotion is about. She's calming Ali and trying to help her get her shoes on. Needless to say, I was glad when the kids were on the bus. I said a little prayer that the rest of the day goes a little better.
Where was Ty during all this? He found Larson's cereal bowl full of milk on the ottoman in the livingroom and helped himself. Considering he doesn't feed himself yet, he did a pretty good job with the spoon. After all the commotion, I was so thankful Ty was being quiet, I didn't mind wiping up a little bit of spilled milk. Honestly, I could laugh through the whole incident because I knew we'd be OK. It was just one of those mornings.
So far the rest of the day has gone relatively smoothly. Yay!
Now it's time for this momma to take a nap!
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