All day, I have been excited that I would have time to sit down this evening and actually put up pictures and write on my blog. Alas, when the time comes, I am too tired to type much, let alone resize pictures, upload them, and write coherently. It's been a busy week-- 11 loads of laundry on Monday and Tuesday, lots of errand running on Tuesday, then gospel meeting an hour away Tuesday evening. Today was going to be the day to finally conquer the mound of coats/snowsuits/mittens/boots that is dwarfing the family room love seat. Unfortunately, I didn't get to that at all. I still haven't finished cleaning up the supper dishes, despite working diligently on it while listening to Evan read the last two chapters of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" aloud to the kids and I. There are toys out in the living room and family room, and still some groceries sitting on the floor of the laundry room from Tuesday's grocery shopping. The barbeque chips Lincoln got into while I was at a tricky part of supper still lurk in corners. Only one bed is made in the guest room, while the other sheets wrinkle in the dryer for the second day. Still haven't got to vacuum the corners of the bedrooms that have been screaming at me for weeks now.
BUT...
I got my family through another day of being clothed, and fed, and loved. I spent extra time holding a little boy with a bad cold, and took the time to walk to school and collect the big kids so they would have more time to ride their bikes before it got dark. I got to read part of a book from one of my favorite authors while I ate lunch today. I managed to get four kids fed a decent meal (meat! potatoes! vegetable!) before Evan got home late. And I have the health and strength to get up tomorrow morning and try, try again.
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I am very glad to read this post. I always dislike how hard mothers are on themselves. It's a hard job! You're a great mother! Believe me, there are a bunch of really bad mothers in the world, and you are far, far from it. So congratulations on all you accomplished today, and thank you for recognizing what is really important, truly loving your children, and for focusing on the positive.
WTG! You are doing great...trust me...it's a challenge to balance so many jobs. But you did the most important things and that's a deeper sense of accomplishment than all the others could bring. :) Hang in there!!
Ah the neverending cycle of housework - ugh! Family time is always better than the other "stuff" - hope Lincoln is feeling better soon! Our girls had colds a few weeks ago and the coughs continue...welcome to winter :) Hope you can enjoy the weekend and have a fabulous trip!!
Kudos!
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