I actually slept until after 6:00am, that never happens. I'm bound and determined to blog or not to blog. I didn't want to fail on the second day. Even if it's a short post, I've made it onto the third day.
Coffee and a Little Debbie cherry pie for breakfast. (Don't judge) Cleaning continued last night on the itty bitty room. She's made great progress, I'm so proud of her. We should be able to tear down the furniture and start painting tonight, I hope. Meanwhile, while she cleans the bedroom mommy has made it a point to tackle other chores. I think I've done 50 loads of laundry over the weekend. Mainly hers! UG!! I've stayed on top of the dishes, and tonight I will focus on getting the boys to mow. This may all seem mundane to most of you, daily chores, all part of living but to a single mom without backup and someone that has barely been able to function in almost a year it's a major deal. I can do this. 5 kids; 5 dif issues...I let it weigh me down & I've thrown more than my share of pitty parties lately. I can do this. Ok, off to face the day. It's time for our morning routine. Thanks in advance for following along on our journey. I'm positive that not all will make the whole trip with us, but I appreciate your time and the messages of support. Happy Tuesday!
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A new day, a new week...
I'm up early, ready to start my day! It's not uncommon for me to be up so early, in fact I'm always awake by 4:30 a.m.. It's a curse. I've made a decision! BE PRODUCTIVE! I have the tools, the brains, and there's no reason to lay around until the alarm goes off. The only way to get back on my feet is to get of my ass and BE PRODUCTIVE! Please bear with me, trust me, the struggle is real. I sent my baby to bed yesterday following a rough day & a somewhat mild seizure. Our goal is to redo her bedroom, painting the walls, shampooing the carpet and buying new furniture. I just want her to be comfortable and have a pleasant space. She's worked diligently and tackled the mounds of laundry and "stuff" she's crammed in her tiny little room. Now it's my turn! Follow through! Follow through! Make it happen mom! Monday? The first full week of school & settling into a routine. I'm waiting on a message for a team meeting, and other than a volleyball tourney & our first football game, our week seems pretty uneventful. Trust me, it's subject to change at any given moment. I can do this! Goal? Stay on task, have a plan, stick to it! (Insert high-5's) Ready...GO TEAM MOM! My son's family moved & I've spent the summer chasing kids, and doctor appointments. I went from easy access to my 1st grandchild to their relocating 3 hours away. Not an easy change for this first time grandma. Compound that with my daughter's many doctor appointments, and making sure my middle son gets to his summer job, I've spent the summer indoors, ignoring my yard, & trying to ignore any drama. I was feeling just a little more than overwhelmed with all the changes in our life within the last year.
School started? Where did the summer go? It's August, really? With every school year, I fear the IEP's & the battle for inclusion. My 15 year old tested out of special ed? How does that happen. Don't misunderstand me, it was a proud mama moment. BUT.. I have to admit, I'm more than a little uneasy about this. There's proof now that he can do it, and I've been promised a backup plan. (Pause to pick my daughter from work) We live 10 miles from town...I was just entering town when my daughter's boss called. She was having a seizure. 5 minutes until she clocks out & her day is done, she didn't make it. My brain is tired, I can't imagine how her brain feels. I think I know where our summer went. It's August and maybe a nap is in order, for both of us. |
Cynthia"Don't put an age limit Archives
July 2018
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