Yesterday I didn't have any daycare kids. No diapers to change, bums to wipe, extra mouths to feed, naps to work around, or extra messes to clean up. I was able to take the kids to swim team instead of relying on my sweet friend Kathryn. We spent the morning at swim team ( I even got a run in while they were swimming), came home to eat lunch, and then spent the afternoon at the YMCA with neighbors. It was great to have 3 of my kids swimming and only have to keep an eye on Halle. It felt so nice to be free! I felt relaxed, stress free and rejuvenated by the end of the day. It was a much needed break for both me and the kids. I really wish I could do it more often. Halle was pretty funny. I had her in her life jacket thing so she could float and swim around. She got pretty brave and would "swim" where ever she wanted to go. Then she tried to float on her back and move her arms around saying "look I can do the back stroke." then she moved on to butterfly. The kids got a kick out of it.
I try not to complain to much about Aaron being gone all the time and my need to work. We are managing and making it work, but the truth is most days are HARD and stressful for me. Most nights I go to bed not wanting to see kids for a while, but know they are all going to come back in the morning. Some times that's a bit overwhelming. I have to keep telling myself "only a few more years!" It least I know there's an end date.
Once again, we are managing. I have wonderful friends like Kathryn who are willing to lighten my load and take my kids to swim team, because otherwise I couldn't get them there. I have the sweetest visiting teacher who shows up unexpected with popsicles for everyone. The Lord is good to me. He has always put people in my path to help when my family is so far away and my husband is missing in action.
I am grateful for days like yesterday where I had a time to relax and enjoy my own kids. Those are special moments for me. Weekends seem so busy trying to catch up on everything I couldn't get done during the week that I don't seem to take the time to relax and enjoy. So yesterday was much needed!
4 comments:
You're such an inspiration, Amy. Wha lucky kids to have such a wonderful mama!
wishing you many more break days...and more time with Aaron:)
Amy, I want you to know that I love reading your blog and you are inspiring many. I am amazed that you are able to carry on with you head looking upward even during difficult times. I know that you are watched over by many earthly angels.
Is Aaron's program 3 years? I thought it was 2. I wish you strength and success. lots of love your way.
Your blog makes me cry. You really are quite inspirational Amy. I admire all that you do. I admire that you involve and recognize God in it all. Crazy that I still don't know you as well as the rest of the family--but sometimes through your blog I feel like I get a glimpse, and I like what I see. Thanks for letting me be a fly on the wall.
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