This picture is from our old house, but it illustrates well how I feel these days.
Most days, I feel like I'm just barely keeping my head above the water, that I just need one more finger to plug the dike. There always seems to be something that needs to be done immediately. Today, for instance, when I walk into the kitchen, there are the breakfast dishes that need to be washed. When I make my way into my bathroom, first I see the bed that needs to be made and then the trash cans that need to be emptied. The living room couch is full of towels and sheets that need to be folded. How am I to get it all done? I don't know. Honestly, I feel harassed by the housework. It's always there, always demanding more from me.
Then there is school. And Daniel and Rachel need some time. And, of course, Mary needs to eat.
I feel like I never quite catch up, although some days are worse than others. Honestly, I wish I could toss all of the "need-to-dos" into a closet so I can't see them. But I don't think that's a good place for dirty dishes.
I know that something needs to give, but I don't know what. Home-cooked meals? Laundry? A tidy house? Blogging? But I enjoy it so much! Feeding Mary? I don't think so! Spending time with my children? No.
Do you feel this way? How do you handle it?
4 comments:
Hey girl - {{hugs}} I think we all try to fit everything in when we can and there never seems to be enough time to get it all done.
You are doing great - you're playing with your kids, cuddling your baby and realizing that dust will be dust always.
deep breaths and prayer!!
Aurie, thanks for the encouragement! I needed it today.
I feel the same way. I am caregiver to so many and life is so hard some days and overwhelming! Saying prayers for you sweet friend! Blessings!
When we have days like this I try to remember that it really is true that someday all my little ones will be gone.I will have alot less messes to clean up but these are the days I live for and I will miss them so much.I would rather live in my much lived in house with my lively little family and have us all healthy and happy then the cleanest most organized house around.
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