tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13722552.post4418474119274123206..comments2023-10-15T07:36:42.370-05:00Comments on Ms. Booty Homemaker Explains It All To You.: Loveness conquers all.Ms. Booty Homemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468536186448152481noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13722552.post-14630716399715560822009-07-27T12:43:17.193-05:002009-07-27T12:43:17.193-05:00MBH, it sounds like you are right on track for you...MBH, it sounds like you are right on track for your transition into the work-away-from-home world! I think most mamas find it a rude awakening at first. I also find that with time, many mamas find a rhythym that works to meet many of the needs you've identified, if not all at once. A subtle shift of priorities (my last trip to Target was on hold for 4 weeks while I found the time to go!) and some organization can go a long way in providing some relief, as well. From your post, I think you are sensing that. <br /><br />I think the hardest part for me was missing my time with my child and feeling guilty when I also wanted vital time to myself to recharge. The pie gets smaller, but there are as many mouths to feed, so to speak! Don and I try to be conscientious about scheduling child-free time for oursleves (usually weekday evenings), child-free dates for ourselves together, and plenty of family oriented time. A lot of times it works and when things get out of balance for any one of us, we try to readjust. This is definitely a work in progress... <br /><br />And I love WordGirl's tip about big projects. We just cleaned out our garage and I feel like I ran a marathon!<br /><br />Hang in there, sister. And holler if you need an ear or a shoulder!Camillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13722552.post-66802617799879217652009-07-27T10:11:49.067-05:002009-07-27T10:11:49.067-05:00A lovely post. As a mom to three daughters, I see...A lovely post. As a mom to three daughters, I see their desire for "coolness" as a reflection of their creativity, not a desire to people please (which I struggled with... or should I say struggle with?)<br /><br />I also struggle to balance managing a family of five and keeping our home in some semblance of order. I have personally found that I do a better job if I try to tackle large projects seasonally. This summer, I've cleared an area of the basement for a rec room and am about to start cleaning and organizing my eldest daughter's room (with her help, of course). I can't manage these bigger projects during the school year, when they are busier and I am busier. But when I can tackle one thing at a time, it stays fairly ordered long enough for me to feel some inner peace with it.... And then I have to start over when it gets too crazy and cluttered for my soul again.WordGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06204055870484888440noreply@blogger.com