What happened to the other twenty-two hours in my day?
Is it just me, or does having two children mean it takes longer to recover from going out of town than the length of the actual trip itself?
I remember back to when Kathrynne was little, I could usually have everything unpacked, laundry done, and be back into the swing of things within a few hours of arriving home from a trip. It's been four days since we went of town for four days and I still have unpacked suitcases sitting on our bedroom floor. Everyday this week I've woken up saying that I am going to "get to those suitcases first thing today" and then somehow it's suddenly the next day. How does that happen? I know there are twenty-four hours in a day, I just seem to be having trouble finding about twenty-two of those hours.
I am really going to attack those suitcases today - if it's the only thing I do! Besides, of course, feeding Kaitlynn, changing diapers, wiping up spit-up, changing yet another outfit, and doing laundry because Kaitlynn is out of diapers and clothes yet again...
Ah, life! Being a mom of two certainly keeps me needy before the Lord.
I remember back to when Kathrynne was little, I could usually have everything unpacked, laundry done, and be back into the swing of things within a few hours of arriving home from a trip. It's been four days since we went of town for four days and I still have unpacked suitcases sitting on our bedroom floor. Everyday this week I've woken up saying that I am going to "get to those suitcases first thing today" and then somehow it's suddenly the next day. How does that happen? I know there are twenty-four hours in a day, I just seem to be having trouble finding about twenty-two of those hours.
I am really going to attack those suitcases today - if it's the only thing I do! Besides, of course, feeding Kaitlynn, changing diapers, wiping up spit-up, changing yet another outfit, and doing laundry because Kaitlynn is out of diapers and clothes yet again...
Ah, life! Being a mom of two certainly keeps me needy before the Lord.
posted by Crystal Paine at 10:22 AM
17 Comments:
Crystal,
I really appreciate your humility and honesty. Being a Godly Mommy is hard at times and we need God's strength for sure. Your blog is a blessing to me because you don't even try to be a Super-Mom and you constantly talk about your need for God. Thank you!
Sarah
hmmm I am feeling you sis!!
Chrissy T
joyfilledwifemom
Been there, done that! 8^D
Have 3 kids, and now going through pregnancy #4 (don't know yet if it's one baby or more), and I am not sure how it is all going to be. One thing I can say is you will never be bored! 8^D
Crystal,
You hit the nail on the head - being a mom brings us so much closer to the Lord! With a culture that sometimes seeks to promote "the supermom", it's so wonderful to know other mothers who let the Lord guide them, strengthen them and keep them going through those stressful moments. A mother who rests in the Lord is a supermom, indeed! Praying God's blessings on you and your gals today! (They're adorable!)
I don't know how you are able to do so much Crystal - I think you do amazingly well, really.
I don't have littles and yet I feel the very same feelings. As I struggle with my health most days, I wonder "why can't I get this or that done"? I know I am actively working, but it never seems like I am catching up.
Being a woman in this busy world we live in takes a lot of strength and energy!
I never knew what this phrase meant until I was in the same boat: "Going from one kid to two is much more difficult than from two to three." We've stopped at two, but the workload/exhaustion did not double...it quadrupled. I look forward to when my husband's home so we can at least keep tabs on one child each. I only hope it'll get a tad bit easier once my youngest (12 months) learns to walk. In the meantime, my biceps sure are getting strong.... :0)
Until you do it, going from 1 to 2 doesn't seem like a bit deal; but it IS! :-) I'm just glad you have your priorities straight and know that cuddling and loving on those precious little girls are so much more important than getting those suitcases unpacked as quickly as you used to! It's your love that they'll truly remember when they grow up and then....you'll have all kinds of time to have quickly-unpacked suitcases! LOL (This is what I keep reminding myself of, anyways!) :-)
Debi
Ha Ha, I know EXACTLY what you mean! I have been wondering for the past two weeks where my days have gone. I got so frustrated I reinstituted our family schedule, printed one out and followed it by the letter....for one day. Now it is Thursday and I am saying "Where has the week gone!"
Oh, I can so relate. I have three boys (7, 5 & 3), and babysit a 9 month old. My laundry room is a disaster where we remodeled part of our attic to make a bedroom (all three boys used to share one room). Every day, I say "I am going to put the blankets in their new place," or, "I am going to put move around things to put the towels away." It seems like something so small should be able to fit in easily -- but the day is already so full of other small things, anything throwing off the routine seems to throw the whole house out of whack!!
It will get easier -- when the little baby is gone, I find it incredibly easy to get stuff done (relatively speaking). So, when there isn't an infant, your life will calm down!
God Bless!!
Dana
I know the feeling!
We used to travel extensively and I never had everything unpacked before we were on the move again! After the third baby was born we had to slow down a bit. We will be going out of town for a few days for the first time since our fourth baby was born. Just the thought of packing is leaving me feeling a little overwhelmed! The excitement of introducing the children to historical sites, etc. will carry me through the packing but unpacking it all is definitely not something I'm looking forward too ;). I'm sure I will be able to have a better attitude about it after we are back home and I can look back on the sweet time we've had.
And I agree with Debi :)! 1+1 somehow does not equal two when children are involved :)! The workload definitely more than doubles. But, it is very sweet work :).
Oh, Amen. It's just that way with all of us, I guess.
I know all to well what you are going through! I thought I had motherhood down with our first child. It wasn't so hard being a SAHM I thought...then came baby #2!! Wow. So much more laundry, the house is rarely clean all at once (a room here, a room there), and my energy is zapped at the end of the day. At first I just thought our daughter was busier than our son, but from what I hear it is just adding another child to the mix. However, I have also heard from multiple moms that from 2 to 3 and beyond is much easier! There is hope! Or does that just mean by 3 kids we stop caring about the house!? LOL!! Thanks for your honesty. Praise God for His grace to get through each day, and with joy!
It's funny how that happens - where does all the time go? You seem to be doing a good job training your oldest daughter to work and help her mama. It won't be long before she is a big help to you.
Blessings,
Heather - NY
P.S. I'm really enjoying the Supermarket Savings class!!!
Try 7 kids....
Things never get unpacked! :)
Ever.
I feel your pain every day! It is the rare exception when I can say to my hubby at the end of the day, "Today was a good day with the kids." Two small ones is so much work! I used to sew quilts galore with only one baby and actually be a little bored and was desperate to get pregnant again so that I would be more challenged in my homemaking role. We got preg. when the first one was a year, and boy was I challenged beyond what I every imagined from that point on! At first it was easy for me to have two since the 2nd slept all the time, but it progressively got busier and busier and now it is very tough that they fight over toys and are both sitting in their high chairs screaming for food at the same time when I'm making dinner.
I appreciate your honesty on your blog and be encouraged that this difficult, but precious stage does go by quickly. It may be less of a shock for us to go from 2 to 3 or 3 to 4 because the oldest is finally able to help more instead of making messes constantly. God seems to give us just what we can take, because when I'm having an incredibly stressed day and want to resign as a Stay-home mom she will walk up and hug me and say, "I luv you Momma." Then all is right with the world again!
Mrs. Jo, aka Lindsey
Crystal, I am expecting #6 and I will agree that the jump from 1 to 2, for me, was the most difficult. After that, you become more used to being pulled in different directions. Be encouraged that you will adjust! The great thing about having more is that when 2 or 3 of my children are off doing something with cousins or such and I have only 2 or 3 to care for or run errands with, I feel like its a piece of cake. Its all in the perspective and what we get used to. So maybe some day you'll look back on this time with two and think...what a breeze that was! LOL
Be encouraged as you raise your arrows!!
I have four boys and laundry can be the most challenging, but I have come up with a system that puts my kids in postions of helping me with this --read my article Laundry for large families at my blog
stretchadime.blogspot.com
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