God Bless The American Housewife
Okay. I am mired down in 'stuff', just like the rest of the world. So, here's my question. How do you, other special needs families, get it all done? How do you get the house work caught up after the holidays, spend quality time with the ones who need it, practice signing, keep hearing aids in, keep the feeding pump on schedule, (thank the Lord the eyes are on hold), talk to family and friends (well, actually, right now, just return phone calls in adequate time), check emails, keep the follow up appointments, schedule the needed follow ups, keep the therapy schedule, and somehow maintain sanity?
Is there really such a thing as sanity?
Just curious.
I am questioning mine right now.
It's the first full week of January and I am already behind, umph. And to imagine, I actually have friends who think I am organized.
So seriously, will all of you out there (with shiny tieras and rubber gloves and don't forget the minivans) give me some hints as to how you get it done. With a smile on your face.
If I never post again....I probably suffocated in dust bunnies-
Is there really such a thing as sanity?
Just curious.
I am questioning mine right now.
It's the first full week of January and I am already behind, umph. And to imagine, I actually have friends who think I am organized.
So seriously, will all of you out there (with shiny tieras and rubber gloves and don't forget the minivans) give me some hints as to how you get it done. With a smile on your face.
If I never post again....I probably suffocated in dust bunnies-
Comments
I can totally relate. I am always telling Dan that I need a secretary! Hah! I just try to make lists and take pride in the things I get to cross off- even if it takes a long while to get done with a list. I have tried not to stress out about things if I can help it. I really love reading your blog- thanks for sharing your life with us. Here is Eli's carepage info if you are interested:
www.carepages.com
Carepage title: LittleHum
Take care and Happy New Year!
Martha Hummer
Eli's mom from CVI
I have to say you are not alone, I am also behind, and I do not have the medical issues to deal with that you do with your little Ivey, but January is here and I'm a few weeks behind....you are not alone....I think life just happens...and a very wise mentor "mom" once told me "the cleaning is always going to be there, you always have to do it, so cherish the moments with your children, your family..." and that's why I'm behind. It's been 30 something degrees here in Oklahoma and last Sat it was 75 (no joke). We dropped everything and spent the entire day outside with our boys.
So basically, remember what's important and don't stress the things that will always be there, like our laundry and housework!
The dust bunnies may get big enough to glue eyes on and give as gifts, but when they're little the kids won't remember that. Once they're old enough for the bunnies to make an impact, that's when they're old enough to help.
I find it's not just about making the lists, it's about prioritizing the lists and then realizing that some things really aren't as important as having a snuggle and roll time with Acer on the bed.
There's also a site called motivated moms.com where they break the housework up into 5-10 minute sections to accomplish during bits of the day. I find that helps alot.
take care
Heather BT