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Hmmm ... it hasn't really been THAT long, has it?

Obviously, I'm not sticking to my New Year's resolutions.

So, i think i posted that I'm a computer lab teacher now ... just Mondays and Fridays. Getting used to being a working mom again has been difficult, and as if that wasn't hard enough, I'm now a long-term sub on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in a first grade classroom.

I will say I'm surprised at how much I'm enjoying being back in the classroom. I do LOVE teaching, and first grade is what I'm best at ... but I will be extremely happy when the teacher's maternity leave is over, and I get my life back :)

I spend so much of my life in "catch-up" mode. Always catching up on:
  • laundry
  • grocery shopping
  • cleaning
  • home projects
  • work stuff

Seems like life is a whirlwind of activity. Ashley has gymnastics for the month of March (I told her she'll have to take April off 'cause I'll be a basketcase by then ;)) Mondays and Wednesdays immediately after picking them up from school. Carlos has baseball practice on Tuesdays. Thursdays Ashley has church in the evening. Then throw in a baseball game during the week.

So, I guess the lesson I'm learning is ... what a shocker: I'm actually NOT a "supermom." that I have limitations, and that's okay.

  • that if we have pasta for dinner five nights in a row 'cause that's what we had on hand and it's quick and simple ... that's okay.
  • if the house isn't cleaned every week 'cause we haven't been home enough to do it ... that's okay (for now)
  • if we run out of supplies because i haven't had a chance to make it to the store ... that's okay.

I must say I'm surprised at how well I'm handling the fact that life is going to be chaotic for a while. Let's pray it continues :)

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Samantha said…
I've missed you reading about you Friend, but I can see now that you've been WAY too busy!! I hope things calm down soon, and until they do, I'll be praying that you continue to handle it well! :)
March 9, 2009 at 7:28 AM
Anonymous said…
I know how you feel and have been there! Sometimes we end up eating out because I haven't had time to go to the grocery store! Sad, isn't it? Hang in there!
March 9, 2009 at 8:07 AM
tjep said…
Hi Carmela!
I think you are doing a maah-velous job! And I agree...we are not super moms and that is more than OK! Make sure you take deep breaths and relax! This is what life is all about!

Love,
Teena
March 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM
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