Anyways, lately it seems that by the time I get home from work, take care of the babe's need, the horses & the dogs [and god bless hubby because he helps me with all this too on top of things he needs to do], dinner and then tackle things like weeding in the garden, laundry etc etc, it is 11pm before I can sit down to relax and breath. And let's be honest, by that time, all the things I thought about while I was at work, that I couldn't wait to get home and do, are but a thought gone by because I am P.O.O.P.E.D! So I usually end up konking out and then the next thing I know, the alarm is going off {or a baby is crying, take your pick} and I am sleeping in 10 minutes too long and rushed to start this groundhog day all over again.
So I am pondering. Could I be more productive with my time if I woke up earlier {LAWDDDD help me} to get things accomplished? This means, of course, I couldn't be tucking in at 11 at night because there is no way I'd be able to function any earlier and more productively than I currently do! Productive being the key word here.
If I could give myself even, say, 90 minutes of time to do things before my normal morning schedule kicks in (getting myself and babe out the door!), would I feel better about my day. Things I could try to accomplish would include one load of laundry into the wash and then dryer (forget folding - I can do that some other time. Point is, the load is washed!). I could feed the horses their breakfast. I so miss doing this! Since the babe, this has been hubby's responsibility. I could prep something for dinner, which would open more time for me after work? Yes? No? Who knows? I could stroll through the orchard and check out the apples, coffee in hand - yes please! Check out the gardens ... pull a few weeds ... pick a few cucumbers....
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If you can, scrap working away from home. If you can, allow yourself to run your house AND take care of yourself. I did the 'Wonder Woman' thing & can tell you to drop working away from home if you can.
It's always challenging when you have the wee ones. Once you think you have a working schedule, it changes again. Multi-tasking and prioritizing was key for me and still is. I know you are one tired little mama at the end of your day. Don't skimp on the sleep, however.
You are a wonderful mother, wife and lady. I won't be able to do that much like you do.
I agree with Maybelline... but if you can't stay home full time, what about a part time job? Just a thought. :)
I admire any woman that's a mom and goes to work full time. It's tough enough balancing the responsibilities of being a mom, let alone going to work every day. I don't know how you do it!
If you can, definitely find a way to stay home with your little one - even if it's only part time. Otherwise, I think you might run yourself ragged! Hugs. --S
You are doing so much! I didn't have any horses, or a garden, when my children were small, so I'm amazed at all you do. Maybe the crock pot can be your new best friend for easy dinners, and perhaps you could spend a few minutes strolling through the orchard while the baby is in a front backpack (not sure what they're called). It sounds like you have a very supportive and helpful husband. I hope you find a satisfactory schedule soon.
I don't have HALF the workload you do but I DO get up btwn 4:30 and 5 everyday. I can get SO much more done while the rest of the world is still snoozing. Try it. But you'll be in bed by 9:30-10pm.
Wow you do alot! But I know how you feel, I often think that work gets in the way of my life. I wish I could be a morning person, good luck with the endeavor!
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