I sometimes feel like I spend every day thinking, "I just have to make it through this day (or week or months), and then things will calm down." I know in my heart that life wasn't meant to be endured, but some days it feels really hard to remember.
This week I am a single parent. John is out of town. My brother and his family are in town. Curly had a big audition for a dance team. We had to finish up standardized testing. Bear had all her regular gymnastics, plus physical therapy, PLUS a private lesson. My Mom needs helps with their big party that is on Saturday... It is overwhelming... There aren't enough hours in the day...
So yesterday, I ended up telling a white lie. I said that Curly was sick (which is true), btu it wasn't the reason we didn't go. I just couldn't be everywhere at the same time. We were supposed to get together with our homeschooling group, and I canceled at the last minute. I hate it when people do that!!! Add to that the fact that I HATE to lie, I feel pretty crummy... I just couldn't figure out how to make it work. My sister in law decided at the last minute that they were coming over for the day. The will only get to see their cousins one more time at the big party on Saturday. Curly was crying because she wanted to see everyone. Finally I had to choose. Sadly I didn't choose the one I wanted to do. So I ended up sitting on the deck listening to her talk, and talk and talk...
Today we were invited over to a friends house, but that isn't going to happen either. First I have to clean up the giant mess left by my niece, nephew and sister in law. I have no idea how 3 people can make such a mess in one day, but they did. Then Bear has gymnastics, Curly has dance... I need a break... And a glass of wine...
On a good note I think that the dance program that Curly tried out for could be a great fit for her. The girls who are in it are serious about dance, but it isn't their whole lives. She is really hoping to make the elite team because she has a friend on that team. I think she has a good chance of making it. The only downside is that the practices are on Saturdays. Of course since we homeschool and John has plenty of vacation days we can always make trips on Sunday/Monday.
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Don't worry about your little white lie - I mean, it could be worse...you could be like me and lie on a regular basis! Ha! I'm kidding, I don't that...hardly ever, anymore. :) Anyway, I hope she makes the team - I'll keep my fingers crossed! And I hope things slow down for you soon (and for me, too), so we can get together to hang out.
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