Well, it starts today and lasts for four weeks. Here is a glance at my week this week (I'm not giving details about where I will be and when, because I don't want the stalkers to come out and get me):
Soccer: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and two games on Saturday
Young Women's Tuesday - teaching them a song
Teaching piano Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Aidan's birthday Wednesday (making a cake)
Husband out of town for two full days on business (but he will be making Aidan's birthday dinner while I teach and he is doing numerous other things to help - I don't want to sound like a complete martyr)
Birthday party to prepare and execute for Aidan while Christian is out of town (cupcakes, planning, etc)
Reading helper at Ethan's school
A dirty house to look at and cry helplessly over because I don't have time to clean
The regular duties (making meals, laundry, loving my children)
Oh yeah, and I'm 33 weeks pregnant. And I have dizzy/lightheaded spells nearly every morning for about two hours. And I can't breathe well (because the baby is taking up lung space) and I can't sleep well (because, well, between getting up to pee a bajillion times and having to spend 5 minutes negotiating pillows every time I switch sides it's virtually impossible to sleep well).
This morning, Ethan asked me if I could come and eat lunch with him at his school one day this week. I promptly burst into tears. Of course I would love to go. But one more thing on my schedule would just put me over the edge.
(P.S. Next week is just as busy, but it's Ethan's birthday and Ethan's party I will be planning. And, of course, soccer.)
I really don't want to sound like a major complainer. I'm just hoping that a couple of weeks from now I can look back with a sigh of relief and be thankful that this week is over...
And I'm still behind on e-mails! Thanks, Ann, for your e-mail. And others I have received that I haven't responded to. This will definitely be a "mark all as read" kind of week. Sigh.
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Don't overdo it! Take care of yourself!
Oh, Erin! I'm sorry! I wish I could run over and do some tidying and scrubbing for you while you run around like a chicken with her head cut off (what a terrible saying). I hope you can make it through with a minimum of stress. Remember to stick to what you have on your list and don't stress about doing anything else! Good luck!
I'm so sorry erin! I hate busy weeks like that! Good luck the next couple weeks.
I wish I were there to help you bake some cupcakes!! take a deep breath (as deep as you can)and Pray!! Big hugs to you!!
liz
thus the reason I've never signed my kids up for any sports. I'm horrid. You are a better mom than I! I'm sure you will do great. I wish I lived closer so I could come and help out.
Busy, busy week - Remember, a kinda clean house is fine (do the minimum and don't stress about the rest right now) - Your kids will be fine eating sandwiches for dinner a couple nights - They will remember the fun things you did for them more then the dinners and messy house :o) Oh, and my kids are still young but I know that it will be my turn soon with the running around and no time to get things done.
Yikes! Looks like the kind of week that could put anyone over the edge. Good luck! And may I just say, this whole soccer thing will TOTALLY be worth it. Soccer it always worth it:)
In my experience, it just never calms down. but I really really hope it actually does for you.
I always try to keep one day completely free for me to do the things I want to do (and need to do...like cleaning). That's Monday for me and oh I look forward to it! It looks like maybe Friday can be that day for you for this next little while. Say no to everything else on that day!
And you probably didn't want advice, just empathy. So (hugs) to you! I wish I could help you!
Ack! That's so much to do! Sports drive me crazy the way they're so intensive for just a few weeks. I've probably told you that a million times before.
Good luck with your week!
Last week was a "Mark All As Read" week for me too. 34 weeks along and I KNOW how you are feeling. I didn't even blog last week. I just didn't have the strength. It'll be worth it when these bundles make their appearance. Hang in there girl! :)
Good luck, girl! You'll make it through!
Soccer every day? Do these coaches realize they aren't pro yet? lol The most I do is once a week practice and a Sat game. My hat is off to you Erin! This season we signed Spencer up for Basketball in part cause it was only once a week!
I know people warned me, but I just didn't listen (or hear them?)...but it is SO much busier as the kids grow up. Your week sounds like my last 3...and it is NO fun when a husband is out of town and of course it is x10 harder when you're pregnant. I remember those days well. I don't think I'll ever get used to my husbands travel schedule. He's gearing up for a 9 day business trip next week and I just wanna cry. I don't know how military wives do it!
Good luck! Wish I could somehow help out. Being pregnant, especially near the end really does make everything harder (especially breathing). You can do it!!
Wow! That's a busy week. I know you'll get through it!
The minute you said "Soccer" I thought "Oh No". Childrens sports can suck the life out you - seriously - take it from a baseball/football/LaCrosse mom.
Practices and games and picture days and fundraisers! Holy cow - I hope your husband can pick this one up for you when he's home.
Sorry I probably just stressed you out more.
Seriously you have alot on your plate I hope you don't over do it.
Remember the sports are going to be there throughout childhood but your sanity could go at any moment - LOL!
Good luck girl!!
You sound just how I felt not too long ago. Take a breath and know that it really will pass and be such a small moment (I can say that now but I know it is much harder when you are in it.) Good luck and just breathe.
I've learned, very abruptly, that you can't do it all. Your kids will understand, and if someone outside your family doesn't...then they aren't worth your time.
I totally sympathize with not sleeping b/c of having to pee & being all around uncomfortable!! Hang in there, and keep your eye on the prize...they baby has to come out one way or another :o)
You are AMAZING! I'm sorry to hear about your dizzy spells and not breathing well. My son loves soccer too, but I admit all the practices are crazy! I wish you the best.
WOW, your busy-ness really IS busy! Plus to do it all while suffacatingly faintful stuffed with baby mean full marks in SUPER MOMMYHOOD!!! :)
Sometimes we just NEED to complain. And you deserve to with a calendar like that! Oi! I get a big ornery if I have two things on my calendar for one week, nevermind multiple things each day. Hope everything goes as smoothly as it can!
Oh boy. I feel for you. After my daughter was diagnosed with autism and all that that entails, we took a full year off of extracurriculars like soccer. It was the smartest thing I did.
This too shall pass, my dear.
Yikes! Take it easy, lady!
Wowzers....what a crazy week. Take care of yourself....maybe have a bowl(or two) of ice cream.
That has been my week this week - and as I looked at our schedule last night for this upcoming weekend I nearly started to cry.
Just do what you can do. The rest can wait :)
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