The truth is... I'm trying to keep my head above water.. I feel like all I do right now is pause slightly before either taking a child somewhere or picking up a child from somewhere *then I blink* and its time to start cooking dinner and then bath time and jammies and put everyone to sleep. *breathe again* time to do dishes, clean up and make lunches...
Now I know other moms out there with older kids may laugh at me. I know it could be worse. I also know that God doesn't give us more than we can handle (sometimes He and I discuss exactly what my limitations are just so I know we're on the same page) My kids do go to 2 different schools and I watch my Niece and Nephew throughout the week as well. My minivan feels more like a bus than a sweet mom-mobile ride (don't hate folks). The point is though... HOW in the world do I figure anything out when I barely even can breathe through out the day?
I am very much a scheduler and planner. Make time for quiet time with the hubby when he is home. Make time for my etsy shop orders and other freelance design work. Make sure I'm never too busy to sit down and read a book with the kids. Make sure to get a (for the most part) healthy dinner on the table. Gym time (Pretty much a dream right now). Quiet time. homework time... etc. etc. spinning in circles all day until I get dizzy after a week and declare it impossible and just go to bed early.
Am I the only one that does this? I'm not completely delusional. I don't think that I can do absolutely everything and volunteer for the PTO and take on every single job, but shouldn't I be able to do all the things that really matter to me and my family?
More seasoned and experienced Mommies and Over-achievers out there... how in the world do you do it without killing yourself?
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