I'm just rambling...
This one is going to be long... so if you don't like long explanations of my life just skip this part and scroll down the the cute pictures of my family.
So lately I have been a little overwhelmed!... I love life, I love having fun, but sometimes all the things I put off come to a head and I have to get reorganized before I can move on cheerfully.
The month of October pretty much knocked me off my feet... but I am starting to feel grounded again so here I am telling the computer all about it. I guess I also want people to know I have ups and downs like everyone else... I really try to be positive and happy in my downs, it helps me move on faster. Anyway... here are a few of the real me facts of the last month or so.
Hey Thanks Kristi (if you read this) I stole music from your blog... love your taste in music!
Sickness
The whole family was on their death beds the week of Halloween. Mark stayed home from work sicker than-a-dog and luckily the kids were off track and they just laid on the couch all week!!! I should have taken a picture but I didn't so let me describe the scene.
Blinds Closed
Sink and counters full of Dirty, stinky dishes.
Leftovers, left out on the counter.
Half empty Gatorade bottles everywhere.
Everyone in baggy sweats or PJ's
Bed Head
Laundry out the wazoo!!! germy blankets, clothes, sheets and everything else they touched!
Mom in her glasses. (not a pretty site)
Blankets covering coughing children with pink fevery cheeks on the couch.
Cars (the movie) on the tv for the 10th time just to keep little boy from whining.
Dad in bed (all day)
Mom not feeling good but getting up constantly to get meds, drinks, food and whatever requests were coming out of families mouth.
All I could do was hope that no one knocked on the door.
Church
I just gained a lot more responsibility in my church calling... a little stressful... knowing that I am responsible for 145 little ones is a little overwhelming but i take it very seriously... I want to make sure they all know that God loves them, that I pray for them, think about them, and love them... Yah I know... but I am still trying my best to make sure they all feel this from me.... Like i said... just a little stressful, I have been waking up in the middle of the night thinking of things I could and should be doing...
Coaching
I decided to take a shot at coaching volleyball while still being a mom.... all I can say is "Nope, not yet!" I loved my team, and I LOVE coaching I just can't be away from the kids so much, always scrambling for a babysitter or coraling them in the corner of the gym. When I make a commitment I have to stick with it all the way through, so I did finish but was left feeling exhausted and a little guilty. I hope I will be able to coach in the future... I love it!
Facebook
... need I explain... I think I have recovered from my little addiction. So now I can move forward with blogging and an occasional facebook check and maybe a few comments. It is so fun to see how everone's lives are going... but really... OK, enough said!
Budget
I am determined to be a smart shopper... for the most part I see myself as a deals only type of buyer but I have never really stuck to a budget... I guess I feel like if it is a good deal it is ok... my goal now is to set a budget, and stick to it... After some financial classes my ward held (church) I am up to the challenge... they taught us things I already knew but it gave me a new strong desire to really use these strategies.
Budget
Doesn't mean no fun... just budget for it!
Save
Financial Security for the future and an emergency
Give
Be able to help others
I am excited about our new goals but it is a source of stress also...
Reading
I love reading a good book more than anything! I can't believe I am saying this... I didn't read a book cover to cover until 4 years ago when my mom suggested I try it... I thought people who read were weird! I guess I am in the weird club.
To give you an Idea of my daily struggle with picking up a good book vs. starting on my task list... here are my hobbies in order
Reading
Hanging with Family (sorry family, source of guilt here but I am being honest)
Volleyball (real vb of course)
Surfing
Eating Chocolate anything
Extended Family get-together
Boat time (relaxing)
Hiking
Parks with kids
Watching football in sweats!
etc... lots more...
My house goes to crap when I read... so this is a huge stressor and battle in my head... not quite over this addiction yet, so more messy house days to come.
Kids
I love my kids, but they stress me out! I want them to be so good, cute, nice, athletic, funny, social, smart, adventurous, daring, organized, motivated, cautious, well mannered...etc...
They are great kids... I just need to chill!
Life
Everyday life
I think most of you moms can relate to the endless housework, homework, meals, and drama that is so common in all of our homes... yep stresses me out!
Deep Breath... Awh...
So that is probably enough rambling but is sure felt good to write it all out. I am going to tackle each one of these stressors and knock them out!
Wish me luck... I'm very determined!
