Finding some balance has been tricky. To notice those little details which make a day unique.
In theory, working three days a week sounded fine. And I do like my job - but
In reality I end up feeling like this disgruntled koala on the days I have "off". Trying to catch up on chores and attend to the rest of life. I'm beginning to think that my washing basket is like the magic porridge pot that never empties. No sooner have I done a couple of loads of washing and shazam it's overflowing again.
The parenting gig is what really keeps me on my toes though. Each girl needs different things. The four year old, the seven year old and the fourteen year old. Between them they make quite the relay team. As that baton passes through each hand, I'm just trying my best to keep up. To sustain. To cheer them on (or up). To umpire. I'm finding that parenting a teen is just as bewildering as bringing home a newborn. That a four year old has mountains more stamina her mother. That after the bedtime story is finished, the seven year old will still want to read one to me...But I'm grateful - even if sometimes it does feel like I've bitten off more than I can chew. Lucky I have a great cast of family and friends who are supportive and care.
And the school holidays have started so that means taking it easy and going with the flow...On Friday night we headed to Chinatown for something tasty and I stopped to notice the pretty night sky. Then on Sunday we watched the other grand final - roller derby!
So please excuse the lack of posts, comments and replies. There have been times when I've wondered whether my little blog has fallen right off my priority list.But then again it's nice to have this space to visit. Better than screaming into a paper bag eh?
6 comments:
oh a beautiful post. Captures it all - just stretched so thin the light can shine through. Love the roller derby pics - what a great thing to do with your girls.
Hang in their - the hard days pass with the cold days and the sunshine is nearly here to stay.
Finding that balance is tricky. Make sure you find some time for yourself as well as meeting the needs of the girls and the family. Keep blogging, if it is something that you enjoy.
Oh I'm hearing you!! Having five kids between five & seventeen I know where you are coming from. The teen stuff can be so challenging, I wished I had a support group to get me through the early bit. Sometimes it's hard to find the space for you too when all your energy and time is caught up in keeping the boat steady. But sky gazing and looking for beauty in the every day helps, hang in there, you're doing the most important job in the world xo
Balance sounds so simple though doesn't it?
Wishing you all the best with work, parenting and the never ending washing.
:)
Oh the teenaged stuff gets me too! My thirteen year old just takes so much effort and stamina from me and that's just in the being and cheering on (and up) without dramas. All worth it and all wonderful, but hard work nevertheless!
Enjoy the holidays!!!
This all sounds very familiar. I also work 3 days a week but still struggle with keeping up with the day to day and keeping everything running smoothly. I am hoping my little blog gets more attention over spring. Love roller derby! Enjoy the school holidays :)
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