Well, THAT was a long break! May kicked my ass up and down. How did that happen? I swear that is my worst month of the year organizationally and mentally. You would think December would be but maybe I’m prepared more for that. I can see the crazy coming. May just sneaks up and the next thing I know it’s June and I have three kids staring at me asking what we’re going to do today…every day. All. Day. Long.
And then for kicks I got hit with the worse stomach virus I’ve ever encountered. I don’t think I’ve ever been that sick in my whole life. I literally laid in bed for 48 hours straight and not because I wanted to. Too nauseated to read, I watched what felt like 20 hours of Gilmore Girls. Toward the end Keith was looking a little battle weary from dealing with the kids and a sinus infection. We both just stared at each other at one point. This can’t be happening. We have no one for back up. No family around – no one to take a potentially germ-tainted child because they are related to you. It never felt more lonely living this far away from family. But it is done. And thank goodness it did not happen next weekend while I’m single parenting it. We don’t want to think about that scenario. It was a little too “fend for yourself” as it was around here. E has recently been the front runner in crazy which has made everything harder. A dark horse taking the lead…not expected but shouldn’t be surprised given our genetic track record so far. At least he off sets it with cuteness galore and lots of hugs and kisses.
So now I’m in a funk and still a little battled-fatigued from the weekend. I got some thrifting therapy in tonight and I even forced myself to try on thrift store jeans and found a pair to relieve my fading, patched up favorites a bit.
Any funk-relieving tips would be appreciated. What do you do when your window panes begin to resemble prison bars and you start to come up with implausible conspiracy theories as to why you cannot seem to work out and lose weight?
ALSO…
We will be finishing up Dave Ramsey this week! And I have a give-away too so stay tuned….
simplyspent
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June 9, 2010 at 11:48 am
lisa mcb
Oh boy, you’ve been through the ringer. One of the many wonderful things I’ve learned from Amanda is to ask for help when you need it. You have a great arsenal of friends here and I’m certain they would rise to the occasion. For a meal, sitting for the kids, possibly even holding your hair back as you….I said possibly. We Racine-ites have your back, just ask! We all need help from time to time. Glad you are feeling better!
June 10, 2010 at 2:28 am
simplyspent
you are so right and I have some wonderful friends who keep telling me that. you all rock!
I’m going to file “hair-holding with Lisa” away in case we are ever out together and I need some hair-neck removal. You’re a doll
June 12, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Jenn
Glad you’re feeling better!! I can’t imagine how hard it is for you. But you have amazing friends there, and you live next to a lake. A BIG lake. Take a few minutes to walk by the lake with the kids… letting them burn off some energy while you relax. Try having a routine. That helps us a bit during the summer. Mondays are work around the house days and the girls and I have specific things to do. Wednesdays (when possible) are pool days at our friends’ home. Thursdays become Library days. And the girls have 30 minutes of reading to do each day.
Take advantage of library programs. We’re taking advantage of free (and cheap) movies and other programs. That helps as well. Plus there’s the First Tee program, a nationwide program providing free golf lessons and self esteem building tips. A loves her program. They may be full for summer, but you never know.
You could have a family game tournament night (we’ve done it with our Wii with bowling). Have set farm days (I believe you have friends with a farm) where you can turn the kids loose to learn, work and burn off energy.
Ok, I’m out of ideas. Hope these help. I believe strongly in routines – it helps keep my kids from being too bored and helps them relax when there is down time. Hugs, my dear friend! Let me know if there’s anything else I can do.
June 14, 2010 at 3:38 am
simplyspent
great ideas – thank you! I think what I’m seeing here in your idea that I need to apply to some sort of rhythm to my week. I’m not great in that area. Tomorrow we are going to hit the zoo if it is not raining (it’s $1 admission day!).
Look at me already pre-planning!
June 19, 2010 at 8:09 pm
tapagirl
Those are great ideas, Jenn. I’m not sure they will help me grab the tiger, so to speak but I, too, am looking for ways to not feel as if I’m constantly two weeks behind.