Sunday, September 27, 2009

One of many ways women are different than women

Earlier I was wondering why even though I am sick, aching all over with an upset stomach and so on and so forth I am downstairs washing the dishes. As I went to take some medicine, I noticed that both sinks were full of dirty dishes and could not force myself to go back upstairs to bed knowing that there was no more room in the sink for my children to put their dishes. So thirty minutes later when my slightly upset stomach became extremely upset and the dishes were down to half a sink I went back to bed. Why can't I just ignore them especially when I am sick?

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Rescheduling

I have noticed a gradual change in my life. When I was single, rarely did I ever reschedule outings with friends and when I did, it was not usually me finding the need to change the plans. Then I had my first child, I noticed I would preface making plans with at times with: as long as everything works out I will see you on ... (See, I learned pretty quick that a baby makes you have to reschedule from time to time.) Now that I have four children, that preface is a given. When our family commits to something, I will do everything in my power to hold to that commitment but things come up. If you have even one child, I am sure you understand what I mean. Unexpected things constantly and consistently crop up to name a brief few: illness, exploding diapers, injuries(esp. trips to the emergency room), disobedience on the part of one or many (I am not even going to get started on some of the stunts they have pulled right before we were supposed to walk out the door.) and the list goes on. Thankfully most of the people I am around understand and know about that preface even if it is not verbalized but every once in a while I run into someone who does not. This is to those who do not: I guarantee I am truly sorry and disappointed if I have to reschedule with you but especially at this time in my life rescheduling is essential and not only done for my benefit but your as well because seriously who want to have a child who is throwing up on there hands. I do not ever appreciate it and I gave birth to them!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Classes

Our school like most charter homeschools offer classes every week. This was our schools first week of classes and while my children love the classes I have to admit when we got home I was exhausted! My kids were ready to do a five-mile-marathon. I on the other hand was ready to sleep for a week. Jeremiah attended 3 classes (Math, English & Spanish) while Erik went to 2 (Math & Spanish). My big question is someone able to explain why today was more tiring then when I am the primary teacher?

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

FYI

Erik "Mommy you need to make more tea tonight or tomorrow just an FYI."