We had a swim meet on Saturday. This time it was indoors, thank heavens. It was just me and the kids at this one, so I was thankful I didn't have to chase them around in 101 degrees. The team we raced were great, by far the strongest and hardest team so far. Isaac held his own, although he didn't come home with 5 first place ribbons. 2 firsts, 2 seconds, and a DQ on butterfly. It was funny, when the horn went off to start the race, he dove in and did a few freestyle strokes before he remembered it was the butterfly. He had first if he wasn't disqualified.
Waiting around in the gym. these meets are way too long for the little kids. 4 hours.
Today was stake conference at church. I don't know why I even tried to go. We got there a little bit early to get a seat. And we were out in the hall just after the opening prayer. Halle is a mess. Of course when I take Halle out they all follow. They ended up fighting in the hall over who was going to sit where and then the fought over the crayons and everything else. I was there a total of 45 minutes and said "I can't do this". So we came home, only to have more fighting and arguing. It's been one of those days every mom has, where I question my ability to parent an wonder why I wanted to be a mom. So for now if any one wants an 8 year old and a 4 year old (which happen to be 2 boys) let me know :) I think raising boys is my test in life. On a happy note the girls looks cute today.
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Oh, Amy, I've had one of those kinds of stake conferences before and Mike was with me! I don't believe for one minute that you did anything wrong. Thankfully kids grow up and stake conference gets a little easier.
Then again, maybe that is why that other church and a huge indoor playground. ;)
At least you attempted to go!! I would have stayed home in my jammies for sure! And, I so know all the "fun stuff" that comes along with 4 and 8 year old boys. And yes! Your girls looked adorable!!!!
Yes, at least you attempted! What a woman! I am amazed! I hope tomorrow is better. You are a great mom!
I definitely think something was in the air everywhere because we had a rough time and my family in different states all said the primary children were crazy! Chalk it up to that...you're still one of the best moms I know!
Yes, the girls are way cute.
We went to Stake confrence once and James got his head stuck in a chair. Fortunatly we were in the Primary room and only disrupted a small group of people.
I think sporting events is to test your ability as a mom in a public situation.
We have had that same heat wave. its been awful. The kids have been crankier than usual.....so it probably just the heat. Thankfully, today its cooled off. Hope the same for you too. Ps. I have left stake conference early too before and even once didn't go at all because Ben couldn't come with me and I knew it was going to be awful. At least you made it to some of it.
Amy-
I just love your blog. I feel like I can relate to you in so many ways. I know I don't comment much on your blog, but know that you are in my thoughts. You inspire me in so many ways. I especially can relate with you as a mother- taking my children to church alone. I believe I had a very similar experience at our last stake conference. I also question myself. I do find comfort knowing that Heavenly Father is with us and pleased that we have desired to be mothers. Keep up the good work!
I am so behind on checking your blog. We have been busy!! I love that you are so real on here, because it makes me feel so normal. I often feel so inadequate and feel like everyone else has it soooooo put together, especially you. Things like this make me feel your frustration, but they also make me feel like I am not the only one. Granted I have one, and you have four, but.......still :)
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