tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post8986487166383806235..comments2023-12-26T10:45:55.481-05:00Comments on Lots of Scotts: Bittersweet SeptemberJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03903375700915031290noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-8163434009177060352013-09-24T17:53:19.602-04:002013-09-24T17:53:19.602-04:00That has to be so tough! You've gone from sooo...That has to be so tough! You've gone from soooo busy with 3 newborns to have tons of time to yourself and then 3 kids come home and it's crazy for a few hours and I'm sure leaves you feeling like a tornado just happened. I have no advice just empathy. megs7827https://www.blogger.com/profile/00997303032536717091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-26142911102525040172013-09-15T12:40:15.967-04:002013-09-15T12:40:15.967-04:00Keri- I didn't hear you as preachy AT ALL. Tha...Keri- I didn't hear you as preachy AT ALL. Thanks for being thoughtful :) Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903375700915031290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-33468984390989988342013-09-14T21:38:25.281-04:002013-09-14T21:38:25.281-04:00Even before I read Diane's comment, I was wond...Even before I read Diane's comment, I was wondering if you might be wise to schedule in some downtime for yourself during the day, rather than running yourself ragged and feeling almost depleted by the time school is out. I believe it would count as wisdom, and NOT idleness/laziness/whatever-sin-you're-tempted-to-call it, to refresh yourself during the hours that you're without the kids.<br /><br />I remember hearing Barbara Rainey (Family Life Ministries) say that when she knew it was likely that there would be intimate time with her husband that night, she would make it a point to take a nap during the afternoon so that she had energy left to give to him. She emphasized that resting ourselves so that we're energized for our most important relationships is honoring to the Lord. <br /><br />(I don't mean to sound preachy; please don't take it that way! If we were speaking in person, my tone of voice would convey understanding and compassion, so as you read my comment, please imagine it as such! :-) )<br /><br />Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544930173539144894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-81975949960045097912013-09-14T07:52:35.217-04:002013-09-14T07:52:35.217-04:00Thus the reason I homeschool. I was greedy with t...Thus the reason I homeschool. I was greedy with their time when they were young and now it's just a way of life for us.Perrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477611980387877490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-22606098226588398922013-09-13T22:36:06.149-04:002013-09-13T22:36:06.149-04:00I also agree with Diane. It really is okay if you ...I also agree with Diane. It really is okay if you give yourself a break each day. I also did a lot of solo parenting when mine were little; my husband traveled for business a lot. At some point I started giving myself a lunch break. One hour to sit and eat quietly by myself. Sometimes I watched Andy Griffith. Sometimes I read while I ate, but I always gave myself that hour. It really did make a difference when 3 o'clock came and the REAL work began as the kids walked in the door.<br /><br />Also, I won't tell you that things only get worse. But I will tell you that things do get better. You are in a busy phase, but each phase brings more independence. Soon you won't have to double check on hygiene issues; you can monitor homework less. Believe me, each phase, in a way, is better than the last. Every phase is magical. You have good things coming your way. HWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260566913424446132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-4675612866185919192013-09-13T01:05:49.491-04:002013-09-13T01:05:49.491-04:00I think the advice from Diane is right on. As you...I think the advice from Diane is right on. As you describe your day, I can almost feel that feeling in the pit of my stomach for you.<br /><br />I was a single Mom and I taught school and I can remember the evenings and week-ends. There was music lessons, sports for each one (different directions) a sit down dinner each evening if schedules allowed--it was like being on a runaway tread mill....but as I look back on it, those were the richest years of my life. At 81 sometimes I think back with fondness on the hustle and bustle of the growing up years which did go by fast.<br /><br />Of course the prize is seeing your children in meaningful life's work and also....the grandchildren that come!! Oh my!<br /><br />I've followed you since the children were small and you dressed them just like I think children should be dressed!! I used to love to see what they had on in the pictures you shared with us. I don't know you, but I believe that I have learned that you are a conscientious Mother in all areas and love your children without abandon! I'm afraid you can't slow down the growing up, so you have to get on the ride with them and enjoy it, altho it can certainly be bitter sweet.<br /><br />Blessings, dear sister--you are doing good!!a portland grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675027205217905283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-66203579642624571722013-09-12T23:54:10.118-04:002013-09-12T23:54:10.118-04:00There are seasons when I would have resisted your ...There are seasons when I would have resisted your words...but I am starting to get it :) thank you Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903375700915031290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-78286072961410314612013-09-12T22:42:29.918-04:002013-09-12T22:42:29.918-04:00Being of a highly productive natured person, and h...Being of a highly productive natured person, and having raised 3 children to successful adulthood, i would like to tell you - give yourself some slack. You have quite a job - with 3 children the same age. That is an incredible task.<br /><br />Part of your "productivity" might be some daily down time, me time, relax time...because when it is your time to be on - you have to be really on. Your "on time" might be a short 4 hours long. But as you said - it is often solo. By the nature of 3 at the same age with similar demands - you are like the athlete that trains and train for a 3 hour game. <br /><br />Since you most important time is your children time in this season - maybe high productivity is not your highest goal other times of the day!Diane Tohlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07249548713095097962noreply@blogger.com