It's been one of those weeks....well month. It feels like this month has just been a collision of stressful events. Luke's been flying a ton. Which is great for building hours, but we're kind of past the point of needing PIC time. So, having him gone 5-6 days a week can be a bit much. We actually do pretty well if we at least get a two day break here or there, but in the last almost two weeks Luke's been home a total of 5 HOURS. I think it's just hard on everyone. Besides Luke having to be absent quite a bit we've had a few other random life situations that have added some stress into our life. Anyhoo, we got some good news today that reminded me of something I haven't been doing too well at lately. I mentioned earlier that Kar had tried out for her school's Talent Show. Well, I had spoken to her Vice Principal last week who was judging the try outs and she said that they had 60 children try out and only 30 would actually make it. To be honest I was a little worried for Kar. We hadn't seen the other auditions so we had no idea what we were up against. Well.... today we found out Kar made it!!! I know it may sound minor, but it did a lot in lifting our (okay my) spirits. It was just a good reminder for me to do a better job at focusing on our blessings rather then the stresses of life. It sure makes life a lot better and makes for a far less cranky Mom. :)
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Just made my week.
It's been one of those weeks....well month. It feels like this month has just been a collision of stressful events. Luke's been flying a ton. Which is great for building hours, but we're kind of past the point of needing PIC time. So, having him gone 5-6 days a week can be a bit much. We actually do pretty well if we at least get a two day break here or there, but in the last almost two weeks Luke's been home a total of 5 HOURS. I think it's just hard on everyone. Besides Luke having to be absent quite a bit we've had a few other random life situations that have added some stress into our life. Anyhoo, we got some good news today that reminded me of something I haven't been doing too well at lately. I mentioned earlier that Kar had tried out for her school's Talent Show. Well, I had spoken to her Vice Principal last week who was judging the try outs and she said that they had 60 children try out and only 30 would actually make it. To be honest I was a little worried for Kar. We hadn't seen the other auditions so we had no idea what we were up against. Well.... today we found out Kar made it!!! I know it may sound minor, but it did a lot in lifting our (okay my) spirits. It was just a good reminder for me to do a better job at focusing on our blessings rather then the stresses of life. It sure makes life a lot better and makes for a far less cranky Mom. :)
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Go Kar!
Yay for Karly! That's great!! Hey, I'm sorry life has been kinda rough lately. You know I live just down the road and you can call me anytime or drop off the kiddos anytime for some alone time!! I'll give you a call tomorrow!
Kar can bright just about any day. It's very exciting that she made the auditions. Sorry about the stress. I know how that can wear you down, but you're right about counting the blessing. Sometimes that's the best way to look at things. We love you guys!!
I'm always grateful for those little reminders to count my blessings! It's amazing that it doesn't take much to lift ones spirits. Just a little good news! So, what's Karly going to do? Sing? Belly dance? Magic show?
Thanks for the post. It's nice to hear your words that I can totally feel in my own life. Different circumstances but same realization that life is going to be OK.
After a few extra busy weeks I was furiously folding piles of laundry at 8 in the morning when I was supposed to be at work and Brig came in to go over the day and was like "what's up with my crazy wife?" and I was all "even if things are crazy we could at least have our lives in order!"(the house really is pretty clean besides the laundry) then he said, "OK, how about replace laundry with lives." he did a couple impersonations of me the past couple days and pretty soon we were both cracking up.
Congrats to Karly and her Mother. Mothering is hard work...especially when you feel alone. But it full of those very quiet sweet happening ... that keep us sane and blessed - if we take a breath and notice. Love you all and are very proud of you.
Congratulations Kar!! I am so proud!
go karly! i hear ya-being a single mom is fun a while, but then reality sets in and you just want a break! i'm sorry for you!
Sorry it's been such a crazy month for you~I can relate (though Ben has been around a few more hours than 5...but not much more). Even though kids can greatly add to the crazyness, isn't it great that how they can make it all melt away! They are the good crazyness (most of the time :)). Hang in there!
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