There are a number of kind, supportive people who have been asking about how things are going, and I realized the other day that since my post about how “knackered” I was, I haven’t really given you all an update.
It feels as though we’re getting used to our new “normal”. I’m getting some housework done, and the girls are getting their schoolwork done (although it’s hard to concentrate when you have a cute little brother distracting you…).
And this little guy is sleeping around nine hours a night, so we are discovering all over again that sleep is a beautiful, beautiful thing.
There are moments when I’m trying to get out the door with all three kiddies, and I’m suddenly struck by the fact that there are so many bodies to get out of the house! When they all need something at the same time, I wonder how women do it with 5+ children!! Having older kids makes it much easier in a lot of ways, but the needs are just different. Sometimes it’s hard to switch from hungry baby to temper tantrum to preteen character development in the span of five seconds.
There are the moments of feeling frazzled, but there are many, many more moments of feeling incredibly blessed – almost as though three beautiful, precious children is too much blessing for one mom to take in! I feel overwhelmed, in the best way possible.:)
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Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. I’m glad to hear he’s sleeping through the night. That is a blessing in itself.
Everett looks so grown up!. How did that happen?! Must be all that sleep.
Getting out the door is indeed a challenge! I told someone the other day that the only way I can get anywhere on time is if I plan to feed my babe before we leave and then at the last minute I decide he can wait till we get there. Sad but true. 🙂 We’ll get it straight again one of these days!