The two hooligans playing in the corner cabinet.Could they be having anymore fun?!
I need some answers. How are we supposed to juggle it all? How do we make the day nourishing, educational, restful (naps), active (at least 30 mins for preschool-aged kids), not too much "screen" time, and yada, yada, yada. Not to mention how do we make it so that when they come in the next morning declaring, "MOM, it's SEVEN-O-O!!!!" that we jump out of bed and think, "Oh my it is! What a WONDERFUL day we are going to have, I can't wait!"?
sighhhhh
I really do love this.
Promise.
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30 min. of activity for big L? we need to work on that one...yes, when I hear the 7-0-0 in the morning from Lewis, I roll over and say play in the toy room until 7-15! I try to take it day to day, some days there is more tv than others, some days more fun, some days more chaos, its all part of the plan :)
i sure havn't figured that one out yet! but i must say those are two of the cutest children EVER!!
You're such a great mom, and your kids are so adorable. Don't sweat it if every day doesn't have everything. Overall, I'm sure your kids get plenty of nutrition, activity, etc. And education? That's happening all the time -- everything they do at this age (especially play) is educational. It's amazing to think about everything they're soaking up! You have always impressed me with everything you do -- don't let the craziness get you down!
Wow little S is sooooo not so little anymore. What cuties. These are questions I think we ALL deal with each day. You are not alone!!! And my only advice is for you to think about what "success" means to you (for you as a mother, for your home, for your kids). For some reason I feel like that is what my answer should be to you so hopefully that's helpful. My only solace is laughter and music!
I can't help but say that I believe you have ALWAYS done more than you are asked to do. But I also know how it feels to have so much on your shoulders. Wouldn't Heavenly father love to have us live a perfect life? Instead we are here learning by going trough some wonderful times and then some hard ones. It is the same we do as mothers.
I have to tell myself that all the time.
Andrea,
Maybe some days you could just say to yourself, "Today, there are no rules we have to follow! Anything goes! And..cereal for every meal!" I am sure that even on days like that, the kids would most definately be fine. I feel guilty when I hear all the things you do as a mom. I would have said at 7 in the morning, "You go watch tv, mom is tired!!) haha. Really, I would have! Your a great mom! I love ya! Those are the cutest little niece and nephew ever! Cant wait to see them!
One of Scott's psychologist mentors told him, "one day your kids are going to grow up and tell you that you did it all wrong. All you can say is 'I'm sorry.' "
But on the inside you have to know that you did the very best you could at the time. And you are. You are doing a fabulous job. And when it's all over, you're never going to think. You know, I wish I had washed my kitchen floor more often.
I know you're doing a great job...you always do! And they do look mischievous in this picture but also absolutely adorable. I can't believe how big they're getting!
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Stop being so hard on yourself Andrea Mae! You are an amazing mother, your children are lucky to have you, and you are lucky to have them.
Oh Andrea Andrea Andrea - you are one of the best people I know! I know you feel like a crazy person sometimes, but honestly you and A are very good models for parents!The kids are so cute and well behaved. You have done great! I will definitely be asking for advice. . . even though I think youve got things figured out, when YOU think you do, make sure and jot it down so you can pass on the knowledge!
Love you all!
I have no answers for you but I sure could use the help!! I definitely do better when I have some structure to the day and it really helps when I have a play date planned. The boys get to play with friends and I get to chat with mamas:)
I love reading your posts when I can and I really love seeing the photos you have taken of your family.
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