At the beginning of the summer, I was kind of dreading it. Don't get me wrong - I was so ready to be off work, but the thought of entertaining the kids all day and listening to them fight when they got bored...
I decided to try and do thing a little different this summer, and that was to RELAX - you know that thing I'm so good at?? So I didn't plan any really big projects (except my bedroom) and I didn't set a schedule of what I needed to get done everyday. So we got up each day and I would decided that morning what I thought really needed to be done and then we would chill. I got to read so many books this summer! We got some things done, but there was down time too, and play time!!
Well, my down time is GONE! I started work again last Monday, and my Tuesday night told Tim that I needed to quit. I fell in bed exhausted each night and NOTHING got done at home! By Thursday I felt a little better, of course the 44 oz. Diet coke and fried chicken sandwich from McDonalds may have had something to do with it - well maybe not the fried chicken sandwich, although it did inspire me to drag myself onto the treadmill that evening (with energy left over from my HUGE DC!
By Saturday, I looked around and realized that my yard was full of weeds, laundry needed to be done, my kitchen floor kind of looked like it had never seen a mop, and we won't mention the bathrooms.
Well, I could go on, but the point has been made and any more really crossing the line between venting and whining...
So, deep breath, it's time for that balance thing. Not as many books - though still a few (oops I just reserved like 8 at the library and I already have 6 :), not as much sleep (and I HAVE to go to bed earlier), the house will be cleaner because we're not there so maybe that's a little less work, exercise (although it takes time, the energy boost is worth it!) and find a way to keep the family time - it's too important to compromise.
So the key to the fine art of motherhood - BALANCE! It's a scale that seems to needs continued adjusting!
7 comments:
Kristin, my house looks like that and I AM home! You are amazing! I just can't believe how much you do, and you make it LOOK easy at least.
lol. that was my first week with the kids in school. i was a total basket case & didn't get anything done. i did finally do a few things on sat. am because i felt guilty. so i know how it goes.
I think I'm going to have to make some goals too. It's only been the first day and I am exhausted. My feet hurt like the dickens too. The major thing I worry about it sleep and focusing on school things. I may have to come up with a plan!
I am home all day and nothing is ever done.. I play way too much!! But you are so right there is no way to justify neglecting the family time. Also the whole exercise thing really helps with the energy. I know I am only on day three but I do feel more energy. SO I was thinking if you get into the energy kick then you can run on over here and clean my house too.. good ideas huh!!
Good luck with that and let me know how it works for you! I'd love to learn and I don't have kids yet!
So after I read this post I thought, man I really could be doing a lot more, and my house should look A LOT better. You are amazing. Oh and I tagged you on my blog. :)
hey you!! are you out there?? Where are you,,, gee-wiz.. I miss your BLOG!!! So I thought I would tell you that I miss you!!
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