I never have enough time it seems. All day long I feel like I running, running, running. Going places, running errands, entertaining to kids, cleaning, cooking, changing diapers. I never seem to have enough time to read a book, to do a project, or even write a blog. I wonder how other moms seem to be able to do more than just run a household. I wish I could give up watching t.v. to get more spare time, but I don't watch television. I wish I could spend less time on Facebook to get more spare time but I only spend about 5 minutes there every other day. I would love to give up doing to dishes or folding laundry to read a book but if I don't do it no one will and it will just mean more work for me the next morning.
Surprisingly, I did find one thing that has given me more time: I organized the toys. Previously, all of the toys were kept in a large, open chest in the front room. The toys were all jumbled up and hard to find. At the end of the day all the toys would be on the floor where the kids tossed them without playing with them. Because the toys were all jumbled, they could not find what they wanted, and they would get bored. Once a week I would clean out the toy chest, it would take about an hour to reorganize everything. But it would take the kids 2 seconds to mix it all up again trying to get out the toys they wanted. And they would not help clean up.
Last week we got rid of the toy chest. Now all the toys are organized in Tupperware bins. There is one for the trains, for the cars, for the block, and so on. And they are kept on the top bunk of James' bed (since it is currently not needed as a bed) so I have to get the toys down of them. Oh, it has been wonderful. I get down one or two at time and when they are done playing with that particular toy they actually help clean it up, so they can get another toy down. Because each toy is kept together with all its parts they actually play with their toys! Dinner is so much quicker to prepare at night, the house stays cleaner, the kids are happier, and I have a few more minutes to read a paragraph or two at night.
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It's called "no sleep." or "get a nanny!" Other than that, there never seems to be enough time for the "real things in life," so sometimes you need screech to a halt, turn on some music, sing, dance and tickle the kids, just to feel like you're in control. : )
Your husband's cousin--Rebecca
I'm glad you found something to make your day go a bit smoother. Enjoy your paragraph or two.
I hear you there Cassie.
I remember when my kids were the ages of yours and back then I only had the two kids, and I can totally relate to the lack of "life" I really had oustide of doing all the mommy/wife things that you do when you have those rolls.
Now that my kids are older, they help entertain the younger ones, and to tell you the truth the house isn't always immaculate. Because every time I pick up one room and move onto the next, the boys are great at pulling the same things back out again!!
So sometimes, I just ignore the chores at night, and have some me time. Sounds like it is time to start up the playgroup again!!
It'll get better as they get older. And boy does it feel better!! The house is "picked up" most of the time, but the prospect of keeping it spic and span I've given up on for now. When they are all a little older.. we'll try doing that again.
I too have the boy's toys organized similar to yours and yes, they do play with them. And we've been really good about cleaning up one type of toy before they can pull down another one.
Glad you've found a way to help keep you somewhat happy.
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