Normal Chaos: Frazzled

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Frazzled

My post from earlier today was a cop-out. It's easy to write about Kate because she brings such joy amidst all the chaos.

I am feeling frazzled. I feel like I am drowning in clutter that I will never catch up with. It's like the venom suit in Spiderman...you clear away a little space and it just grows right back.(My husband and older kids have been on a super hero movie kick lately!)

I don't want to feel overwhelmed. Logically, I know that caring for my large family that includes a baby and a toddler is not going to leave time for much else beyond dishes and laundry....and I'm behind on even those chores!!! Ugh!

I want to feel organized and together. I never aspire for perfection...I gave up on that years ago. I just want to stop feeling like I'm running "up" on a "down" escalator....always running full speed just to not lose ground.
If I stop, I am going to be buried by everything that is closing in around me in this house. It's just not a good feeling.

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Deanna · 665 weeks ago

I feel the same way and I only have two kids (that are basically twins, but still...) I love the saying floating around Facebook "Don't compare your behind the scenes to everyone else's highlight reel" I think all moms struggle with this. Thank you for sharing.

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NormalChaos 84p · 665 weeks ago

That's a great quote...thanks for the encouragement...it's not easy being a mom!
Michelle

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Kiara · 665 weeks ago

I've been feeling the same way, and I only work four days a week and have only one child. Hubby and I made a list the other day of projects that we want to work on together this summer, and we set a timeline for each item. Rather than him spending time playing video games or watching TV, an me on the computer all evening, we are going to knock things off our to do list. It's the only way we'll ever get to the really deep cleaning that needs to be done.

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NormalChaos 84p · 665 weeks ago

Good for you!I think some prioritizing needs to take place around here too...Mostly I need some time to work on the clutter piles with two hands and all my concentration!Good luck with your projects!
Michelle

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Kimberly · 665 weeks ago

I absolutely get this. Lawd do I get this.
I'm a Type A personality and love me some organization. People would tell me when I was pregnant that my days of perfectly vaccummed carpet would be over. I thought that i'd show them...eeks...open mouth insert foot.
It's hard to balance it all.
I understand that frustration. But you know what? Creating memories with your kids is far more important than the mess. You're raising kids. That's a tough job in itself. Give yourself credit for that...pat yourself on the back...and have a beer :)

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NormalChaos 84p · 665 weeks ago

Thanks for the encouragement!Being a mom is tough...but so worth it!Cheers:)
Michelle