BLOGGING DROUGHT!
Life has been so crazy with trips here and there. And I am truly just trying to survive this hard time during John's finals. We literally see him for about 20 min. every couple of days. The "blog face" is coming off and I am being real. I have found this time in my life truly trying. IT IS HARD TO BE STAY AT HOME, SINGLE MOM! Some days, I truly think I need to be put into an insane asylum and wish that I could, because at least I could sit still and have some quiet. I have found myself not caring about things I care about. And all the good habits I have establish are going out the window. But, I know it won't be this way forever. I just hope I can make it through one more year of this. I called my mom sobbing the other day and my angel sister Dena bought a plane ticket that night and flew up to help me the next day! I cried when I saw her too. She has truly helped me and lifted my spirits and I believe saved me. I know I can do it, I just don't know how!
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Oh man. I'm feeling for you. I really don't know how you do it. I went to bed in sobs last night because my boys are SOOO hard I don't even know what to do with myself.
I wish I could be there to buoy you up. You're in my thoughts!
Lisa, I am so glad you caught us up. I was sad to see your blog the same so long. Have you discovered McD's playground? A friend and I would go their often and just sit still and let the kids play and have adult conversation. It was a great boost. Yah for Dena too. You did that for me a few times remember.
Oh Lisa! I so know what you're going through. It was exactly the same for me the first 2 years. You really are a single mom right now. You get to do everything with the kiddos, because there isn't ever a chance for John to watch them while you get a break. Not even enrichment nights! It's very overwhelming and you never get to fill your well.
During this time, don't forget to fill your well! I'm sure you probably already do this, but swap babysitting with a friend so that you can go have some "mommy time" without kids for 2-3 hours while someone else watches them. Try to do this WEEKLY with you feeling like this. You need it this often and don't feel guilty!!
And then, when you have the extra kids from swapping, I've found it's even easier because they're all busy playing with each other and not at your ankles as much.
I wish we lived closer and I could help out! I'm so glad Dena was sensitive to the Spirit and came to be with you. Just another tender mercy of the Lord that He is mindful and loves you and your well-being. I love you too!
I'm proud of you for trying out for AI. It sounds so overwhelming and stressful. I know that girl too, can't remember from where, but I do!
Happy Bday Easton!
I'm so glad you took the time to do the American Idol thing. You probably needed that break for yourself. Isn't family wonderful? What a blessing to have such great sisters. You also have that amazing ability to make friends so easily. I think people are just drawn to you and your spirit (not to mention you are gorgeous!). I think about you a lot and hope that this next year goes well. Your boys are so precious too, and Easton is so cute! I love those baby pictures.
No baby for me yet. I had a lot of people guess today, so maybe????
Your sister Deena is amazing just like you! I'm so glad you have sisters. I hope my girls will help each other out when they get older.
Thanks for your friendship. We will have to continue to help each other out. Hang in there! Your doing a great job! Heavenly Father is mindful and loves you so much!
Let me know if you need a break or some adult conversation! I am more than happy to help you out.
lisa...sorry i've been mia lately...call anytime...and, I guess it's about time I revealed myself as a blog stalker...so fun to read about AI...and feel free to call and discuss BD...do you need to borrow it?
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