So..that's how she did it?

So I haven’t really had much time to blog lately. I haven’t had time for much of anything! I’m in summer school right now which has been a HUGE challenge for me! I’m not as young and sharp as I used to be! I have five weeks left so I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel!

We have had the kiddos for the past month (as we always do) and it has been great! We love having them home full time…it’s the month we look forward to the most throughout the entire year! This year it has been a difficult one for me. I’m not referring to the kids being difficult…I’m speaking of my schedule. Usually I drop the kids off at the sitters’ house and Matt picks them up. This year we’ve kept that the same…so that’s good! The difference is usually when Matt is picking up the kids from the sitters house I am at home cooking dinner or the other way around when I would pick them up. This year Matt has double duty! He picks them up, gets dinner ready, handles bath time, and puts them to bed on time! He has done so great…I am so proud of him! Okay….he’s totally capable but he’s used to us working as a team! Anyway, this summer has been difficult for me because I’m used to coming home and being greeted with hugs and kisses…now when I get home everyone is in bed! I get home, get their clothes ready for the next day, and sometimes pack their lunches if Matt hasn’t already done it. I take a little time to study and then attempt to be in bed by 11:30 so I can get my six hours of sleep! I’m used to coming home from work and spending time with my family…I’m so glad this is temporary!

So far my class is going well. I have my first test tomorrow and I am super nervous about it! We have gone over so much information in such a short period of time! After my first day of my Chemistry class…I came home absolutely exhausted. I was not sure how I was going to make it another day! After my second day…I was even more tired and unsure how I was going to make it the next day. By Thursday I was beyond tired and unsure how on earth I was going to roll out of the bed on Friday! Fridays I am off (thank goodness) so I really look forward to that! Friday came around and I had to run by campus to pick up a book that was on backorder for school. As much as I did NOT want to go pick it up…I did! Since I had to run out to school Matt offered to pick up the kids (sweetest husband ever) and I got home a little before them. I ran the dogs out for a speedy walk and then went straight to my bed. Of course the kids were through the door in the next fifteen minutes…I got a little 15 minute rest and I was happy! So sad how 15 minutes can make you so happy huh?

So I think back at my Mom…and how hard she worked. She always kept the house clean, laundry done, dinner ready and always had time for me. Even on the days that I find myself unsure how I am going to keep going …I do. I guess when you’re a Mom you just keep going….even when your energy tank is on empty! I don’t think you realize how much your parents do for you until you are a grown up and have kids of your own. You don’t realize how tired your parents are at the end of the day because you are a kid and have endless energy! Kids can go and go until they are literally falling over and falling right to sleep! There are days when I’m ready for a nap by 1:00pm but have to keep going because that’s what parents do! It can be challenging juggling everything but it’s well worth it all! I wouldn’t trade it for anything!

All I can say is…I can’t wait for school to be over! As hard as it is can be to get out of bed or to make it to class…I know it will pay off in the end. By December I will have knocked out 36 hours of prerequisites! I’m counting down to December 16th…when I will finally have a few weeks to relax.

Anyway…I better get back to studying for my test! I like to take small breaks so my eyes don’t cross from all that information!!!

I’m so thankful I had such a wonderful Mom who did what she did everyday…for me. I strive to be like her!