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Do I even bother going to church?? Every time I go, it seems like something makes it not worth the time and effort.
This morning I really wanted to sleep in. Nick came into my bed at 3 a.m. and didn't want to go back to sleep. Instead he sat and played with his metal trains next to my head. This was of course after I stayed up until 1 a.m. getting things done around the house. I was not a happy camper when 8 rolled around....
I decided to get them all up and fed and dressed and to take them to church though. The older girls gladly went to their separate classes. They really enjoy going. Nick, on the other hand, screamed until he turned blue and threw himself on the floor when I took him to the nursery. I took pity on the poor nursery worker (who was in there alone with many other children) and I took him and Tori into the service. We ended up walking in late and he wouldn't sit still or be quiet. After about 5 minutes, a woman came in "looking for Lexie's mom". So, I toted Nick and Tori, the diaper bag, and our coats up through the aisle to the front where the door to the hall of classes is.
Lexie had thrown up - icky green stuff (probably Lucky Charms) all over the carpet. So, I got her cleaned up and went to get the older girls out of their classes and we headed home.
I feel like I wasted my morning. I happily would have slept in or at least stayed in my PJs all day.
It seems like someone is always sick, which unfortunately ruins our plans quite often. The same thing happened at PWOC on Thursday. We had to leave early because Nick was sick (with something different of course). I guess it's bound to happen. The more I take them out though, the more they end up catching something......
Sometimes I just want to barricade us in the house with a month's supply of food and not leave. I know I'm being unrealistic in my expectations, but I really would like things to go smoothly once in a while......
Sunday, October 5, 2008
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Oh Jen, I remember those days/nights with just two kids. I can't imagine doing it with five. I guess my best advice is to take it a day at a time and don't set your expectations too high. Yes, you might want to go to church. But I think it's o.k. to skip if you had a miserable night and need more rest. For you and especially your kids sake it's important that you get to charge up and relax. So, think about what you would like to do and if you get to do it, great. If not, it's fine, too. And think about what you have to do and just stick with that as absolutely essential. For me it has become easier since I'm not such a perfectionist anymore and told myself that it's o.k. if we don't always do what you would think is expected. Sorry, sounds a kind of confusing but I'm at my first cup of coffee this morning and I can't think of a better way to put it. All my best to you.
Thanks Birgit for your thoughts! I think I expect too much sometimes. I have to realize that I have 5 little beings that all have different moods, sleeping patterns, emotions, and bodies. It's hard to keep everyone in sync with eachother so that we can be on the same schedule. I just need to learn to be more flexible and patient :)
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