Super Mom has crashed & burned,Long live REAL Mom !

Sep. 7, 2006

how do normal people handle this all???

I'm not going to write too much tonight. I am really tired and I need to get into a better routine with my sleep.My mind is exhausted today. I have ADD (among other things) and it is SO very hard for me to pull together a normel schedule and stick to it. Many of the other homeschool Moms I have met seem to just have so much going on in their lives and yet have it all balanced and planned out. I am in awe of people like that. I try and try but I just can not get done everything that I know needs to be done.I am a cluttered ,un-organized mess and I don't want to be.I want to be able to do all the neat things that other Moms do. My baby that nurses is not on a very good schedule right now and I think that is very draining.I don't seem to have much time in between feeding her,changing her, rocking her, etc.I just keep reminding myself that this is only a season in her life, before I know it I will look back and wish I had that sweet little baby to rock and snuggle.It goes by so fast but in the midst of it , you feel like its never-ending. I need to work on taking care of myself more also. I realized that today and I am praying about making wise changes in that area as well. I feel like I am not giving my best to my husband and children right now. Part of this is because I have let myself become depleted. I haven't put any care into myself for a long time.Its so hard as a Mother not to feel selfish for taking care of you,but if you don't you have little to give back.Well its off to bed now.Blessings to all the wonderful Mommys out there.


Post A Comment! Send to a Friend!

Comments

Sep. 25, 2006 - Yes!

Posted by Bonni
You can do this! I won't tell you it gets better...you have much more on your plate than I can ever expect to have...I will tell you that it does change...although I'm sure you already know that. I just wanted to leave you a note to let you know that you're not the only one...With my best efforts, on a really good day, I can pull off the neat, organized everybody-eats-a-balanced-meal, school work gets done and the dog gets walked kind of day. However, the rest of the week is shot trying to recover. Enjoy your babies and good luck with the legal conundrum that seems to be brewing. I, too, am blended. And every day, I have prayed for 'boring' for my kids...'cause this is not the easy, 'cool' path we have been blessed with. I'm glad to have found your blog....it's nice to know we're not alone with these thoughts.
Permanent Link

Oct. 10, 2006 - Unfortunately, I can relate

Posted by junebuga
Ok, so maybe not totally, only have one step daughter and she's grown, two bio kids, one adopted and my second hubby and I are adopting our first child, since I can't have any more. A baby boy with Down Syndrome from Guatemala. But I can relate as to the hubby (of 18 years) leaving me for another woman, while I was "dying" (the doctors thought), with three children, unable to work and no child support. Six years later, he hasn't seen the kids in three years (lives in the next town), hasn't paid child support in over a year and I have Lupus and on meds for depression. I homeschool my ADHD son, and my two oldest are taking college courses and asking mommy for help?! HELP, I'm the one that needs help, lol. All I want to say is this.... Look up! None of us can do it on our own, look up. I don't know how I've made it this far, all I did was, look up. I don't know how I'll make it through tomorrow, look up. Sister, consider yourself prayed for, understood and loved, and remember to, look up. Blessings, June
Permanent Link

Oct. 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Lisalyn
As I'm sure you know, having a baby in the house really changes everything! But before long, the baby is 1, then 2 and well....you know how fast it goes!

You are right-this *is* a season. Just remember to try every day to enjoy something. Don't let your daily routines rob you of your joy!

(Now, I need to follow my own instructions here.)


Thank you so much for sharing your heart on my blog regarding my tribute to my son's 14th birthday. You touched my heart so deeply.

I have added you to my friends.

Keep in touch!
Permanent Link

About Me

The real life adventures of a Mother of 7 children, plus 2 step-kids trying to homeschool, housekeep, and deal with Health issues,eBay,organizing,depression,faith,financial strains,large family living,etc.

Links

Home
View my profile
Archives
Email Me
My Blog's RSS

Friends

MomOfMany
Lisalyn
Brierrose
lifelongalaskan
kentuckymommy
BerryGirlyMom
40winkzzz
ShannonNC
thosecrazyandersons
LeslieN
Mommybob
SweetSavages
jkestes
Robinlyn
courtneylane
billiejean
wwcherylww
kyhills
T8ermomma
TruehartTreasures
charl1egirl
Entry 14 of 16
Last Page | Next Page