tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472467301095504743.post5447425803156746652..comments2023-10-09T04:11:12.748-07:00Comments on Hope's Rambling Thoughts: Stress-caseHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12578194395330819153noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472467301095504743.post-16774519376555762352010-07-18T22:17:33.733-07:002010-07-18T22:17:33.733-07:00I find it incredibly ironic that I'm about to ...I find it incredibly ironic that I'm about to give you a tip about being busy when I'm very late reading your post. Can you guess what I put on the back burner?!? <br /><br />I guess for me, what's worked is to keep extra toys in the closet, teach Noah how to clean up after himself and do the cleaning at night and freeze meals I get ready on the weekends. That's saved me a ton of time. <br />I like what another person posted about trading time. I hired a babysitter to keep Noah for four hours twice a month and that's when I do the REALLY DEEP CLEANING on the house (That's right, I bleach stuff. Go ahead, be jealous. I know you are.). It's helped keep me sane, and I'm betting you could just trade another Mommy for that time; she'd appreciate it, too. I can cook meals then, too, while I'm waiting on something, and do laundry while I'm cleaning. All that said, I only have one kid and a husband that helps out A LOT when he's home. :)_Oh, and could you get the kids to help with the poster? :)<br />Miss you guys!<br />RachJustin and Rachel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546516036242509596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472467301095504743.post-57181072867473472792010-05-20T05:54:39.105-07:002010-05-20T05:54:39.105-07:00I am obviously NOT an expert here and if you want ...I am obviously NOT an expert here and if you want to ignore this post entirely, that's totally okay...<br /><br />But are you up for a Mommy Award or something? Is this like Survivor: Mommy Edition, because I'm pretty sure your goal is to enjoy your children and help them grow up healthy and happy. No bonus points for pretty posters. (Though I would totally buy you a frappuchino after all that!) <br /><br />Maybe ask yourself, "Is what I'm doing important to Ethan and Benji?" and "Am I happy?" <br /><br />Messy House- do the kids care? HECK NO! You probably do, so cut down on the number of toys. Maybe just have as many as you're willing to pick up in a day. I'm betting that your kiddos are happiest playing in dirt for free.<br /><br />Preschool Obligations- You're already paying money to have him there. They work for YOU. Yes, you'd like to help them out, but not at the expense of your sanity. Don't think, "I didn't get those last three phone calls," think, "Good for me! I made seven phone calls today."<br /><br />Ask for help! I'm betting you could find someone willing to trade some kid time with you. Take that and get what you want done OR do nothing! Take a nap, get your toes did, ready trashy vampire novels! You cannot be expected to be on duty 24 hours a day. That is against the Geneva Convention rules and you're WAY more awesome than a terrorist! Dude, if even terrorists get naps, you should TOTALLY be getting in on that action. You are flippin sweet.<br /><br />Knowing that I may or may not actually listen to my own advice and that I am DEFINITELY flawed, I hope you know that I feel for you and I am here if you need me.Jessica Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501311391114866851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472467301095504743.post-58915888692934738992010-05-17T05:39:05.704-07:002010-05-17T05:39:05.704-07:00On the upside, your blog looks cute : )On the upside, your blog looks cute : )Jessica Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501311391114866851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472467301095504743.post-32174917353727011852010-05-15T13:51:07.257-07:002010-05-15T13:51:07.257-07:00First, I'm the fourth comment, so the post was...First, I'm the fourth comment, so the post was even more worth it! And I know how you feel - and I think most moms feel like this. My to do list seems to just get longer and longer.... But I do try and just stop sometimes to pay attention to Annabelle because soon there will be another baby, more craziness, etc. And think, at least our apts are small and there's not as much to clean!Kirsten Treffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17846438229521583286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472467301095504743.post-83394340393010430412010-05-15T13:20:39.017-07:002010-05-15T13:20:39.017-07:00First, I never pick up during the day. If I have ...First, I never pick up during the day. If I have time, I do the deeper cleaning, and then at night, it only takes me a few minutes to pick up and then the house is totally clean. Second, don't miss a morning of reading in the scriptures first thing. Somehow, it all just works out. Third, drop what isn't truly important. An involved mother is important, but the relationships are even more important. Doing good things isn't necessarily good if it stops you from doing something better. I have kept Alyssa out of preschool stuff because I do it myself. That is our quiet time to be together. It is flexible to our schedule. I know that you want your kids out there and involved in good things, but school isn't far off, and then they will be gone too much and you will have less time with them!Carl and Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953581127226721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472467301095504743.post-10568907843279932712010-05-14T20:12:10.787-07:002010-05-14T20:12:10.787-07:00Just roll with what ever comes. :) And try to en...Just roll with what ever comes. :) And try to enjoy while your kids are small. And its ok if your house is messy. Mine always is when I am busy. Just tip toe around until you get to it.aunt choodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00454875113560161389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472467301095504743.post-78202696693995842362010-05-14T19:01:30.957-07:002010-05-14T19:01:30.957-07:00I feel the exact same way,today especially! Blah! ...I feel the exact same way,today especially! Blah! I don't have any tips or secrets that help me balance my time because I am still trying to figure that out myself. By the way, those posters are not my favorite thing right now!!!!!Andrew and Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919458946334554657noreply@blogger.com