It's another busy day, another busy day...we work to work and play to play. It's another busy day....These words from a children's song keep running through my mind. This is my mantra right now as I faithfully "plan" out what I'd like us all to accomplish. I list all school work, chores, meals to prepare and errands that need to be done. I post charts and lists and pithy little sayings all around our living areas and then I throw up my hands in exasperation. All bets are off...the phone starts ringing just as we sit down to read, the baby cries when we try to have a math lesson--or any lesson for that matter, the toddler decides to sing LOUDLY as we discuss history. the older kiddos argue over who is sitting where and who has what pencil! No sooner do I get everyone quiet and occupied then the door bell rings and we are back to square one. On top of all this the house is a mess; toys EVERYWHERE!! The clean laundry didn't get dried so now it smells "off" and must be washed again and the rest of the mountains of laundry are spilling out of the laundry room into the hallway. The dishes didn't get cleaned or the counters cleared...from last night's dinner and this morning's breakfast...and now it's lunch time...who has time for lunch? Unfortunately the wee chicks don't see it that way...they just want their tummies filled, NOW! Let's have leftover's ...oh wait, we can't 'cause the food from last night is still on the counters...of course the older chicks don't know how the kitchen could have been left that way...it wasn't their night for dishes! Arrgghh!!! Will this vicious circle never end?
Hang in there-it does a get a bit easier as the kiddos get older. As I was reading your post, I had visions of myself and my 4 children a few years back (when some were still in the infant and toddler stages). Oh my how the years do fly! There are times when I long for fussing babies and curious toddlers. Each stage is wonderful, and you will make it through! God is so faithful, and gives to us only what we can handle, with His help of course! Go hug those babies and cuddle up with your toddler and read a whimsical story out loud. My 9 year old asked me before bedtime last night if I would wake her early this morning so that we could read some stories and snuggle. I am going to go and take her up on it right this minute. God bless you as you love and nurture your sweet children.
~Pam
"Does this vicious cycle ever end?" Such a question. There are days I have answers, opinions. And there are days I don't--just deep sighs and weakly sung hymns.
So today: how about a (((HUG))). I love you. I hear you. I UNDERSTAND you. And I *deeply* appreciate you. Can I bring over banana bread, put on a pot of tea, and help pick up the toys, and do the dishes? You put your feet up and sit a spell.
I love you, L. Just the way you are. ((((L)))
Ann V.
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~Pam