I've Just Been Thinking...

at 05/27/08 7:53PM
I know that it might be a shock to most, but I do think every once in a while......But lately I have been thinking about a lot of stuff.......my mind just races and races and I can't get it to stop.....I think about life, I think about God, I think about family, I think about everything under the sun.....and then I think, wow, how great it will be when I don't have to think anymore...This is not intended to be a downer entry, but I was just thinking again and it seems as though if I get it out, it is better somehow. I am thankful for my family and the support that they give, near and far, I am thankful for the wonderful new church family that we have, that isn't so new anymore, I am thankful for all that we are blessed with....I strive daily to be a good mom and a good wife and a good Christian, but somehow I don't think that I am hitting the mark. I have had a discussion with my hubby about how I feel like an idiot sometimes because I am a stay at home mom and you know how that can be....I was just wanting to see if any of you had any advise on how to get out of a funk like this....summer is almost here..I can feel it.....and I want to accomplish so much with my kids this summer and make it a good one for all.....

Thanks for listening and reading...Have a great evening and week.....
  • gkbaker
    You're doing wonderful work for the Lord..raising his future soldiers to fight the fight.
    by gkbaker at 05/27/08 9:31PM
  • cdillman23
    I know that feeling!
    by cdillman23 at 05/27/08 10:53PM
  • praguer
    I feel like my brain is going to mush. I used to do word and number puzzles to keep it somewhat active, but who has time now?! Sorry I'm no help, but I think we just have to take it one day at a time. And a good "To Do" list never hurts! :)
    by praguer at 05/28/08 7:04AM
  • chefertic
    Don
    by chefertic at 05/29/08 11:28AM
  • chefertic
    oops, let me try again. Don't Worry baby sis, you are getting to do a lot of things that us 'working moms' wish that we could do. Do what you can and enjoy it while you are doing it. You are a GREAT mother,wife and sister. Luv ya.
    by chefertic at 05/29/08 11:29AM
  • batidw
    I get burned out once in a while too. It helps for me to plan out what I want to accomplish each day (realistically) and then work towards achieving that goal. Be easy on yourself! Somedays, all I accomplish is getting the kids and myself clothed and fed!
    by batidw at 05/29/08 8:39PM
  • wvrose04
    Being a SAHM is in my opionion the hardest job anyone can have. We don't get breaks or vacations etc. and the responsiblity we have is sometimes very demanding and overwhelming! Try not to be so hard on yourself, the fact that you are feeling like this just shows how much you love your family and want to be the kind of wife/mother God wants you to be. Keep your chin up Ames ((((hugs))))
    by wvrose04 at 05/29/08 10:46PM
  • polaramy
    Thanks for the well-wishes. My Scott started FC the year before your Scott, so we got married as soon as I finished FC in 1996. I'm not sure how we didn't manage to drag him out to VA for the wedding with the other guys - he was probably saving his money to come see you. :)
    by polaramy at 06/03/08 5:10PM
  • meggies
    Amy, I can empathize with how you feel but I know that Scott and your kids adore you and value you. being a stay at home mom is what I want more than anything right now but unfortunately I cannot be. I pray that Phil finishes school quickly so that I can feel your sorrow and your joy (which I know out weighs the tough time).
    by meggies at 06/03/08 10:52PM
  • cdawg
    let the feelings of "not hitting the mark" spur you to greater and higher things. and smile :) you will bloom where your planted
    by cdawg at 06/04/08 1:14AM
  • meggies
    oh no, there are plenty of other 1st grade teachers! it would be much better for Taylor to have someone else other than me. :)
    by meggies at 06/04/08 10:17AM
  • crazy_mama
    I knew it was a good day!!!!! Thanks for the info!
    by crazy_mama at 06/04/08 11:17AM
  • praguer
    Party in Bell! Spread the word! T & I plan to arrive late on June 17! Wahoo!
    by praguer at 06/04/08 4:00PM
  • praguer
    Going into G'ville. Got a decent price, and it's SOOOO much easier on Mom and Dad. As for help for them, you'll have to ask them. I'm really not sure. Granny is still there (you probably know), so maybe she can give suggestions. Right now, Mom needs to rest as much as possible and stay out of actual contact with Dad.
    by praguer at 06/05/08 4:30AM
  • praguer
    Oh, and we're leaving July 11
    by praguer at 06/05/08 4:33AM
  • kyle
    i really don't know any places down there anymore... it has been 5 years since i lived there last. so we are looking at early afternoon/evening?
    by kyle at 06/06/08 10:26AM
  • batidw
    Happy belated birthday! I thought about it twice yesterday, but not while I was on the computer. Hope you had a wonderful day!
    by batidw at 06/08/08 4:42PM
  • sjb
    You need to post your syrup and wheat bread recipe!
    by sjb at 06/08/08 5:33PM
  • kyle
    that sounds good to me. just let me know where to meet you all at.
    by kyle at 06/09/08 7:34PM