We are in the throngs of teething. Ev has a low-grade fever and cries like she is being eaten by insects and is utterly confused by this pain. Poor little baby girl. And still no signs of breaking through anytime soon.
Friday was the beginning of a breakdown for me. I've been pushing myself to extremes and not remembering to take my vitamins or drink water or do anything to help me keep up with the marathon. Friday, I just couldn't seem to do any housework or get on the computer to do any other work. I read to the kids and kept up with diapers and meals and that was it. The rest of the day was spent reading and wondering how to untangle myself from a lot of overcommitment. And trying to figure out what I could give up.
Mike had to work for awhile on Saturday and so I was going to be efficient and get work done. But my body disagreed and we had Friday all over again. And when Mike came home he was equally exhausted.
I was grateful for the rest when 1:30am rolled around because I handled it pretty well.
Today was the opening pre-season game and the cause of much celebrating around our house. I'm not ready for the end of summer but I am ready for football.
Meanwhile, I'm contemplating a mother's helper. Kyri told me she really wants to do preschool with me. I think this would be a good thing for the two of us to work on together. She so often feels in Ben's shadow and she has started asking us to teach her "words" (spelling). I want to find a way to have one-on-one time with all three and without Ev deciding she will submit to naps that really isn't possible. And I'm way behind in a writing commitment and have plenty of travel booking to do.
Once again, I've decided that a messy house is better than an ulcer. I decide this every couple of months or so but then my pride issues come up again and I'm back in a bad cycle again. But the vacuum broke yesterday so I'm off the hook there.
4 comments:
It sounds like you have your priorities in the right order. Praying for you. I admire all of the things you juggle with having three kids. I already have these issues and I only have one kid!
Praying for you, Rachelle. Glad to know you have your priorities straight: kids before house! =)
~ Leah
So sorry life has been so exhausting lately. Sometimes I also have a hard time seeing behind the mind-numbing work involved with raising young children.
Thinking of you!
oops, beyond, not behind. :)
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