It took me a long time to get going yesterday, I sat and drank coffee and contemplated the next few months. Remembering what it was like to have a husband who is never home, two active boys and feeling overwhelmed by it all. Work was my reprieve from the chaos of every day. Don't get me wrong I love my kids and spending time with them, I just loved it more when I had some me time as well. With Al the Man's work schedule well there just is no me time available.
So it was a beautiful day outside and I really needed to get my buddies out of the house even though none of us felt like it. On went the shorts and the summer shoes and we went out to ride bikes. We were not out five seconds and the complaining started:
Matt: I'm cold
Me: I'll get you a sweater, Cam do you want one too?
Cam: NO I DON'T WANT A SWEATER!
Me: Put it on anyway.
Cam: I DON'T want to ride my bike!
Me: Come on it'll be fun, I promise.
Matt: Can we just ride in the garage?
Me: NO!
So off we went and they complained the whole time - I gave up the "fun" in frustration and we went inside where we should have probably stayed in the first place.
The bike riding incident pretty much set the tone for the rest of the day and I spent my time trying to figure out what to do with myself - besides cleaning and breaking up fights. I seriously need a plan for the summer.
Or it could have been just an off day, we were all up late the night before watching the fireworks and everyone was over tired.
I am looking forward to the summer, I'm just trying to sort out a new life again and I will have plenty of me time come September when both boys will be in school. Oh to go grocery shopping in the middle of the day, in the middle of the week, all-by-myself.
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Actually the little conversations sounded fun! :) But I bet if it repeats itself every half and hour, then there is no fun. Oh.
Well, I'm behind you cheering you on - 1000 feet behind you on this one :)
You have to remember that your kids are getting older and capable of directing their own fun. Let them fight (within reason) and have them help plan the activities. It is always a better idea if they came up with it (no matter how fun it is). Schedule some me time while they are content playing in the yard, watching a movie or otherwise entertained.
My kids entertain themselves a lot. It is good for their imaginations and mommy's sanity.
Are there part time city daycamps int he summer? Becs went to a preschool swimming day camp for a week last summer and loved it (and it only cost $50)
Thanks Hen, oh and by the way if I come and visit I'm bringing da'boys. :)
Yeah, Chelle it's not the fighting I mind, I can't stand the noise, you have no idea!
Cam is still a little too young for day camps, I talked to a lady at church that is running a bible study camp and well Matt is attending but I'm having to help out! Eeeekkkk more kids. :)
Yeah bring the boys over too :) I do look forward to your visit. I'm serious! :)
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