…don’t say anything at all.
It helps if your computer won’t connect to the internet, too.
This third trimester is hitting me hard. I’ve got sciatic pain down both legs. It’s still hot. I’m grumpy.
The kids are acting like school is an oppressive burden. When offered the choice between their schoolwork or going to the local school, they want Option C: play all day long.
Peter now has three stitches in his chin. Of course he hurt himself at bedtime. Last night was a late night.
And my computer has not been connecting to the internet. Things I would normally do, like use Mapquest to confirm directions to the new piano teacher’s house, weren’t easily done (my husband’s laptop has been fine, but it’s inconveniently located and not connected to a printer…). So instead of confidently arriving on time for our lessons, I show up 20 minutes late and practically in tears because I was just so very frustrated…and hot…and uncomfortable…and traveling with grumpy kids who don’t want to do anything educational.
Tomorrow is the first weekday in this entire month that is blank. I’m baking cookies.
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Sorry you are having a hard time. The last 3 months, especially the last month drag out soooooo long. (you know that)Hope you have fun making cookies, my favorites are oatmeal raisin, I will sneak a cookie sheet full into the oven after the kids are asleep for a sweet snack.Soon enough you will have all these new routines down to a science and then the baby will arrive, and mess them all up again. Adjust, coast, adjust again!
Hope today is a better today. Cookies will do that to you. Have some ice cream too. The baby needs it. :o)
A day off! Sometimes that just what the whole family needs, and being homeschoolers, you can do that. Enjoy the cookies, and maybe you can go on a semi-educational, fun outing, too. Like bowling. It’s PE. 🙂
I hope you get the rest you need today. Yummy cookies might be just what the doctor ordered. I always feel like such a lousy mom during those last few weeks because of how cranky I am. It makes the whole family cranky and I usually end up praying to Mary for patience, grace and love–and LOTS of it!Hey! Fall is almost here–bring on the cool breeze.
I also vote for the day off – mostly for you! That 3rd trimester is rough!I also have a 6 year old boy that would vote for option C. Unfortunately I also don’t have any good advice as to what to do about it. If you find out something, let me know too!
Hugs to you.
(((HUGS)))
I’m so sorry you are having a rough time. I think your guardian angels (and Pete’s too) must be taking a last minute summer vacation! I will pray that they get back on task to make life a little more comfortable for you!
Hmm. Well, tempting as it may be at times, beating them into submission is neither legal, moral, nor even effective in the long run. So I suggest bribing them with a DELAYED gratification reward: if they do their schoolwork today and tomorrow, you’ll go bowling (or whatever – something fun) on Friday. I wouldn’t just cave and give them a day off today, because that reinforces the bad behavior.And I personally would recommend frequent reminders that school at home allows much more freedom than school at school. I remember lining up to all use the bathroom at once…certainly no snacks or swimming lessons thrown into the school day…etc. etc.In any event, count on some prayers from me. (hug)
I am sending you a hug and my prayers Love ya Kelly
third trimester is tough because that is when you need a beer really really bad. It could be worse… my mother in law could be coming to visit you.
Cookies. What a great idea. Always puts me in a better mood. It helps that it makes everybody else happy too. Be good to yourself.
I’m sorry life is so challenging right now.Praying for lots of grace for you, a relief in the sciatica and discomfort too.