Hot weather seems to drive everyone a little crazy. I've been "on edge" the past few days, but I've managed to keep it all together. But today? Today, Job would have stayed home from work, like he usually does on Fridays during the summer... but his office is having a "fun day" at McMenamins.... so I can't help but keep from being a little envious and... worn out. I'm so pampered with his 4 day work weeks, at least during the summer.
Yep... today I'm a bit grouchy. The girls are restless and they want adventure, but I am carless today, and everyone is too cranky to take out into public.
Hopefully Susy will fall asleep for her second attempt at a nap (*sigh*)... she's been frustrating... She's agitated and she keeps pooping in her diapers (not in a diarrhea way, probably constipated? I don' t know). And Vasi is being fairly well-behaved... better than me, anyways.
I'll definitely be utilizing this today. Seems that anytime I listen to it, and try to keep a prayerful mind, it just helps. I don't magically turn into a gleeful, shining princess... but the day somehow becomes more managable.
What could be causing my restlessness, other than the heat? I've had different people on my mind, mainly the ones who we've lost, as a family, this past year. I came across this book yesterday at the library... it makes my heart ache with both joy and sorrow, it is so touching. I'll definitely have to acquire it for our personal library.
I also have been reading this book... which is very encouraging. Yet, crazy days like these make me seriously doubt my capability (and sanity?) as a homeschooling mom.
Indecision racks my brain... seems like there are always decisions to be made. Should we move back closer to church (and friends/ family), should we go ahead and get a van, should I start scrapbooking and why the heck does it seem so incredibly intimidating?
Here you have it, the obligatory "complaining" post. It just has to happen every now and then. Okay, time to pop the aformentioned CD into the stereo. Most Holy Theotokos, pray to God for me!
** just before completing this post, my good friend Heather stopped in for a little visit. Refreshed my spirits... now I feel a bit better :) Thanks, Heather!
8 comments:
Wish I could be there to steal the babies away for a trip to the fountain in the Pearl! I know the heat can take a lot out of you--sorry it's been so hot there! We've had a mild summer, and I'm surprised! I love your realness, sis, and you have every right to complain now and then :) I feel like I ONLY complain on my blog! I miss you and love you sooooo much! Sometimes, when I have weeks like this, I request some time for just me, even if it's just a trip to the bookstore or to a coffee shop for an hour or so....it always refreshes me!
I, too, appreciate your honesty, sister. Admitting it is half the battle, right?!?!
I was totally thinking of you this week, carless and stuck in a hot house. We were not carless, but opted not to go anywhere because of the car being hotter than the house!
I wish were were closer; I'm sure the kids would have kept one another company and you and I could have commisserated as only sisters can :)
I love you too; big hugs. You are an incredible mommy and wife and sister!
Love,
Carrie
I replied to your email re. curriculum and ended up also commenting on this post (because I checked my email after reading your blog). Take care!!! Cooler weather is coming our way (maybe not today, but hopefully next week?!?!).
My advice: have a popsicle. Or ten.
I love your art, as always.
It's ok, we all go through "cranky" times, especially when it has been this hot.
Hugs.
That is one of my favorite CD's...your art is so beautiful, thank you for sharing.
I read that (homeschool) book too, but I liked "The Well-Trained Mind" by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Brown better. It just fit better into the way I'd like my homeschool to run, plus I think ASA is a classical school, which is the method showcased in the book.
The Nanas Upstairs and Down was a favorite that I read to our children! (sigh) Very dear.
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