Every week is full of ups and downs. I prefer it when the ups far out number the downs, but that has sadly NOT been the case this last week. Firstly, the state legislature has finally gotten off their duffs and started working on the '09 budget-they finished the '08 shortfall budget back in March and then decided to take a break, totally forgeting the '09 until the 11th hour. You see, in Arizona, it is written into the state constitution that there must be a working budget by June 30th (or else the gov must call a special session), so last week-specifically last Thursday-the leg. got to work again. And when they work on the budget, my husband has to work on the budget (he does work for the budget committee), even if that means long, late nights (he's gotten home very late every night this week), and working weekends (he was into work by 2 on Sat, and by 11 on Sunday-he didn't leave on Sunday until 11 pm). I feel sorry for Eric, I really do, this was the first time ever that he has had to work a Sunday. but I also feel sorry for me. I had to prepare a RS lesson, and handle sacrament meeting all by myself-and with 4 kids, one of whom is nursing, that was quite a task.
I'm trying to take each day on its own, not letting frustrations from the day before leach into today, but it's not that easy. The kids are usually great until about dinnertime, and then all bets are off. Last night was particularly bad. Not just bad, but beyond belief. Let's just leave it at lots of store whining, meltdowns on the stairs, loss of bedtime stories, loss of popsicles, door slamming (just once), lights on an hour past bedtime, and the threat of loosing the best thing to come this week...a trip to the new Lego store grand opening celebration to help build an 8-foot tall R2-D2. If I could have, I would have taken away the circus tonight, but as I didn't buy those tickets, that's not right to even threaten that one. I just have to say-Tricia, I love you, and I have no idea how you do it. I can barely last a week without Eirc's evening/bedtime help. Seriously, you amaze me.
So, today is a new day, and we'll have to see how it goes.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Ups and Downs
Posted by Lynn at 8:26 AM
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4 comments:
Hang in there. You've got the right attitude--one day at a time.
It's a little different for me because I know and my kids know that Dad isn't coming home during the week ever and so we've all adjusted to a new way of life. In fact, sometimes we are more "off schedule" when Dan IS home.
I think you're amazing too! The silly budget will be done soon-ish, I hope. I love you, be well, Sister.
You are doing a good job - the schedule is just a little different when dad's not home. Don't be hard on yourself! Tomorrow will be better.
I'm so glad you vented, because I was this close to venting on mine. There must be something in the air where kids are pusing more buttons or I'm less patient. Glad to know that I'm not alone.
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