This is something that my former mother-in-law would tell me quite often. I appreciate those words, as they are very REAL to me in this chapter of my life.
The kids are growing rapidly, increasing in grade levels, having birthdays, telling me that they know things about everything, and I could go on more and more.
But, these DAYS.. omg.. they are the longest, most drawn out, excruciating, leaving me feeling targeted with everything that can possibly happen.
We have been to the doctor countless times already this year.. and it’s only FEBRUARY.
We went from one kid having COVID, to me having COVID for a 2nd time in a year, to that same kid having strep throat, to another kid having an ear infection.
Not to mention any other minor symptoms that kept them from going to school, for the fear of it being COVID, even though there was a negative test result at home.
Then, we have winter.. winter weather every other week; at least it seems that way.
Transferring one kid from one school to another, and weather hits, then sickness hits. She attended school 5 days so far.. and weather strikes us again.
Then, we have 2 girls that got cramps this week, so they ended up not feeling well over the weekend. One even ended up missing 1 full day of school because of it.
So.. thankful for the flexibility with work, to be able to work at home, when these situations arise.
I kid you not.. hahaha. these days are LONG.
But, oh how precious they are.. For one day, I will look back in awe and wonder.. how did I do all this?
There are some keys to happiness in my life. For without them, I would probably be considered an insane person.
- COFFEE (THE MAGIC IN A CUP – IT TRULY IS JUST THAT)
- GYM TIME (PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, GETS BLOOD PUMPING, FEELING ALIVE, AND IN THE ZONE)
- QUIET TIME AFTER 8:30 (KIDS GO TO BED, I LAY IN BED, REFLECTING ON THE DAY, WATCH SOME TV, READ A BOOK, STUDY FOR FLIGHT SCHOOL)
- MUSIC (JAMMING TO MY FAVORITE TUNES IN THE CAR)
- GIRL TIME (DINNER /DRINKS -WHEN I DON’T HAVE TO COOK OR WORRY ABOUT THE KIDS NOT LIKING IT)
The kids are a joy to be around most of the time.
Sometimes though, when I hear fighting, I just can’t help myself, and tell them that they need to learn how to cook and clean when I move out.. hahahahahaha
All in a Day 