Until I remembered that I had a headache earlier tonight...and I took two Excedrin. That about sums up how I'll be spending the rest of night: adrenaline pumping, eyes tired and bloodshot, but headache free!
So here's a brief recap of our life and times since I returned from Chicago:
I returned with a renewed sense of self and a total commitment to making this move a wonderful experience for our family. How about that for positive thinking and self delusion? No really, I decided that yes, I can find fascinating things in Idaho, I can teach Jane multiplication, I can help Mitchell to be happy and I can keep Luke from jumping off of every very surface and seriously maiming himself. Okay, really that one's not working so well, but at least he hasn't broken any bones yet. But here is a snapshot of the peace and harmony that has, for a moment, existed in our home:
Yes, it's true, they are doing schoolwork and Jane is not yelling that it's too hard and Mitchell does have a smile on his face. Can it continue? Stay tuned in the days to come! What I imagine might continue is Luke's obsession with puzzles.
And I'll just take this one quick moment to brag that my little two-year old doesn't need any help putting those puzzles together.
So, all in all it is peace and bliss in our household because the mama had a girls getaway....and it will most likely last one or two more days and then I'll need another.
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I'll add a brag, sort of, that Luke is faster at those puzzles than I am. I occasionally sit down with him to be a good dad and help out - he routinely takes the pieces from me to put them where they go 'cause I am too slow.
Wow -- I am impressed on so many levels here! First, I am surprised you are homeschooling. I was a teacher, and still am not sure I could do it. I just don't have the patience. Maybe Ryan -- but Rebecca and I are just too similar. Our temperments are too close. So, I am impressed there. And the fact that Luke can do those puzzles on his own? Looks like he's the brains of his parents! I hope you are happy. I miss you!!!!
Hi Carrie. I am a blogger too! So great to reconnect.
I've added you to my google reader, so I will be checking your blog too. So great to reconnect. Beautiful family!
Be careful with the Excedrin--That is what caused Bob to have 2 bleeding ulcers--abusing Excedrin for 30 years! I think Part Two of your special Oprah show was on today! I didn't watch it. I am reading a really good book called "These is my Words". My daughter, Courtney, was doing puzzles at age 2, also. We were blown away! She is very very smart and has a degree in Finance, so there you go! Good luck with the house things and adapting to Idaho--you poor girl!
Try again, Colleen! I'll give you a hint...it doesn't air until January.
The fact that you are always worried about your parenting skills makes me extremely stressed about becoming a parent. You are absolutely incredible and I really look up to you. You are doing an amazing job at fulfilling all your responsibilities. You go above and beyond what is expected of a mother, wife, and friend. Be at peace with knowing that all your loved ones are continually amazed with everything you accomplish and what sweet, smart children you have raised. We love you. Take a xanax and get some sleep!
You think YOU shouldn't take Excedrin? It's the only thing that works right now for my headaches, except that I have a Craner temprament, and as a nice Mormon girl I've never built up a tolerance for caffeine. They have to scrape me off the ceiling, and I get so anxious I start worrying about the problems of every person within a 30 mile radius.
You CAN do it on the homeschooling. Just remember--schedules are made for children, not children for schedules.
Oh yeah, one more thing--February is National Homeschooling Mother's Burnout Month. I'm not trying to scare you, just forewarn you. In February, try doing different things, go places, etc. etc.
Dearest Darling Carrie Daughter - One worry that can be put to rest is your recently widowed mom. Don't forget she is one tough old bird. Who knows maybe she'll even get Brooke's Twilight book read soon so she'll be up on the latest things and won't rust with age. As for all the other stuff - it's just out there so you can become a tough old bird someday! You'll even manage to fly high! Count your blessings and know you are lovrd. M
That's "loved" - not lovrd! M
no need to worry about me - i'm scrappy. and scrappy people always turn out just fine. :)
i miss you so much. i hate that you're stressing and not sleeping. we should go on a vacation together. let's go to rome. i hear they don't stress there and they sleep a lot! lets look into it.
Hey found your blog! Love it!
Carrie,
Isn't it amazing how many things we can worry about at one time? I too feel the stress of owning a home where I don't live and the intense desire to find the "right home" to raise my family. As hard as home schooling will be for awhile I know how intelligent you are. Don't doubt yourself and use the time to have fun with them. To make learning unique. With your one on one attention they will learn faster than in a class and they will be just as smart (if not smarter) then the other kids in the class. We all believe in you, hang in there!
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