So today, I am going to STOP trying and just survive until a new day.
This is what I would rather be doing right now:
(I don't even golf, but I like to go along with Mike, riding along in the cart, reading my book, sipping a pop....sigh...)
And if it just has to rain...I'll only take it if I get to enjoy it with Mike, like this couple. How romantic!
Oh, and one last thing...if you are out there and feeling the same way, please comment. I'm desperate for some "girl talk" other than my three under the age of 5.
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Love this post!
Yes, this has been a boring week here.
We have been inside because it is so cold. We had snow here today also.
Bring on the sun!
Thanks for your comment ~ it's so good to know we're all out there doing relatively the same sort of stuff each day. On lots of days, I think that I could be okay with the commune sort of living...as long as I could pick who lived on the commune with me. That way we could have big gab sessions everyday and help with the mundane work load of raising toddlers.
Well, Mike's almost home now and I am hoping for a break or at least some company.
Someday...all of us blogging moms should take a cruise. Wouldn't that be fun - like 30 or 40 of us!
Stefanie, I only have two, but I have felt this way many times. I just was never as creative as you were in imagining where I would rather be. I usually cuddle up in my bed when the kiddos are napping and that is my get away. You have inspired me to be more creative with my time. lol. Love the kids Easter picture. They are beautiful!
I've been there and still there! Actually, yesterday I received a phone call from our worship pastor. He and his wife volunteered there evening to watch our girls. Oh, it was so nice! Dave and I got to go out to dinner by ourselves and do a little shopping. Just what the doctor ordered. Hope you get to check off a few things on your to do list. Have a wonderful weekend!
Stef, you ARE doing one of those things.... the roller coaster!!!
You've just lost your breath for a moment, and need to huddle in the seat and let the coaster roll-on. Been there--done that!
The fun thing is that, after you get off the roller coaster for a while, and you see another one in the distance, you RUN for it with the delight of the excitement awaiting you!!
I so enjoyed our Easter together, and also having the girls stay with me the other night. We had a great 'girls' night'. I did find one of their toothbrushes in my wastebasket this morning... hope you have an extra!
Remember, just go with the action, keeping your watch on all that's going on around you, and let God take care of the big stuff (a tip I still am trying to walk by!).
Roll on! Love, Mom
Oh man! I love ALL those things! Somehow, even looking at the pictures is helpful! Next time you're ridin' the rails of a coaster I will SO be there! : )
Hi Stephanie,
I'm coming out of lurking, and want to say hi, introduce myself (I'm sure we've met at some point at someone's wedding...but it's been years)...and send some love/encouragement your way!!
So, I'm Jenny Green...I worked with Becca at WBC (now Corban) for a few years, and my husband Jeremy grew up with the your hubby and Matt at North Salem. Tell the fam hi for him.
I was home for a long long time with my kiddos (check my blog if you'd like for deatils...I just went back to work), and 2 boys 19 months apart. The fact that you have 3 under 5 is an entire new level that I don't understand. I salute you for raising three beautiful girls!!
So, to my point (yes I'm a chatty girl)...I am EXACTLY the same sometimes when it comes to the mundane tasks we need to get done. Cause you're right, most of the time it's our realistic to-do lists that sit, while the impossible gets done instead (like raising 3 little ones under 5). Impossible is so much more interesting and not so boring. It's difficult sometimes to bask in normalcy.
So...I love that you chose to STOP and take time to indulge yourself in dreams of what you'd like to be doing. I just don't think women do that enough...and if they do, they tend to feel totally guilty. Rock on girl for owning up to how you feel and inviting others into it. These types of posts make me realize I'm not alone on days like this. I actually had a similar day at work yesterday...it was just impossible to get anything accomplished, it felt so life draining.
Enjoy your sweet girls...they are so beautiful, if you lived down where I live in LA, you could totally have an agent and have them model. Seriously, they are precious.
God Bless. I'm officially a new fan on your blog.
My opinion...bask in God's grace...soak in your dreams...hold your baby...and know...the laundry will get done eventually. It always does, right?
Take Care, Jen
Sigh. My mom is on a road trip through the SW right now. I'd love to be on a desert highway with the wind in my hair and sun on my face. Take me away, Calgon!
Hey Stef, I totally felt this way this past week! I was so busy in Mac and now I have nothing to do! Being a mom is weird in that there are times when we are super busy (like dinner time especially) when everyone else is relaxing and then times when there seems to be nothing to do! I felt purposeless this week, and I hate it! Thanks for being so honest! Love you
I love the picture of all the girls on the bed the best. I presume they are all watching Pride and Prejudice and things just got really good.
Reminds me of some fun times we've had together.
Jill
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