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Sometimes, you get a kick in the pants that knocks you on the ground. And sometimes, once you’re on the ground, you get a few swift kicks in the ribs.
I’ve had a few weeks like that. I’m still trying to dust myself off, but right now, it’s useless. It’s like giving your kid a bath and then letting him play in the sandbox.
I’ve been crazy busy with these findraising events, which is great, and they’re going really well and everyone is so supportive. The problem is that my husband has been out of town for a long time and I’ve been taking care of the house and the kids by myself, on top of all of this stuff I’ve been working on.
October is also an insanely busy month for us, and I’m feeling overwhelmed with all of the things that I have to do, and plan for, and find time for.
I reached the bottom of my patience-supply several days ago, and I haven’t been able to replenish it. I wake up in the morning with no capacity to take the day on, so I end up yelling at the kids during breakfast, before I’ve had three sips of coffee. The two year old has been very, VERY two lately, going from happy to SOVERYMAD in less time than it takes me to throw him in the crib. Every little person in the house has stopped listening to me, and the house is a wreck.
This has been some of our dinners lately:
The two year old didn’t take a good nap, so he woke up fussy and whiny and screaming about not wanting to eat. So I eat with him in my lap, maneuvering around his limbs to take a bite, because I actually AM really hungry. I turn on the tv and I give him fruit snacks while I remind the other three to PLEASE TAKE A BITE IT’S A SCHOOL NIGHT AND YOU WON’T BE DONE BEFORE BEDTIME IF YOU. DON’T. EAT.
And yes, that is a paper plate, and yes, it does hold the meal that we’ve eaten four of the last eight or so days.
I’m so very grateful for my online friends and the in-real-life friends that I can connect with online when they live too far away or I just can’t seem to get away. And I’m grateful for this work I’ve been doing to keep my mind busy, even though sometimes, it can get a little TOO busy up in my head.
I’m done. I mean, I wish I could be done. I wish I could get a break and some quiet time to myself.
So, if you see me around (which you probably won’t because I haven’t left the house much), be kind. Know why I look the way I do and why I’m carrying our groceries in the bags under my eyes.
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You have been non-stop these past few weeks and on your own, as well – that is so hard. I hope things get easier soon and you can have a little time to yourself and just "be."
Thank you, Kim. I do need to just be for a while. Maybe in November. 🙂
I had a stretch like that that finally ended last week. This is the first week that I had a virtually empty calendar and it is glorious. Of course, I'll pay for it next week but for now… I love it. You'll get there. Hang in there!!!
There's an end?! WOO! I just wish I knew when it was. Thanks, Kristen. I'll get there, and we'll all survive. Dirty and bored with our meals, but we'll survive. 🙂
Eek, that's tough. I hope it gets better. I know it's a busy month, so one day at a time.
Good luck with the auction!
Don't be too hard on yourself – you're not just busy, you're busy for very. good. reasons. I hope you are able to find a few moments to breathe each day and just be. Best of luck with all you're doing! (And OMG I can't wait to see pics from the BadProm5K!)
Good luck Greta! You are doing an amazing job with the auction.
You're doing great! So proud of you and your hard work.
Oh, Greta. I've been there and it's so exhausting and so overwhelming. Like Alison said, one day at a time. And use all the paper serving ware you possibly can while you're getting through this!!
You are a rock star – really. I can't wait until the day when you can look back at this time and tell yourself so. All of us can see it! xoxo
Soon Greta…so very soon Fitcation…. that is all. lol
I have that same fight with Ariel. Thankfully she isn't in school yet, but she just doesn't want to eat.
I am proud of you for doing all you're doing for others with the auction, all the time and effort it went into pulling that off, having to deal with the kids and find time for yourself. You do what you need to to get through certain phases. If that means paper plates, repetitive meals, and fruit snacks for dinner, then so be it.
I hear ya lady. So overwhelmed these days myself. Hang in there.
Girl, I really hope things ease up for you soon. I think you're a rock star for raising money while you have the rest of this stuff going on, you know, like single parenting. 😉 xoxo
I think everything you are able to do is amazing–all the running, raising money, connecting with friends, mothering. Seriously, you are amazing. But I also understand how you are feeling now. And it can be so very exhausting. Hang in there and know we are all here for you.
You know, I had a thought the other day along the lines of, "Gosh, Greta must be so busy with all of this." Breathe. Prioritize and re-prioritize. Breathe some more. This too shall pass.
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I wish I could come help you and give you a break. You deserve it. And we eat on paper plates every night. Because I hate to do dishes and I don't have time to do them anyway.