I have often received comments (Both in real life and online) where people ask me how I “do it all”. I laugh a little and tell them that I do it all when the kids are in bed.
(I also laugh to myself at the thought that you all have no idea what I let slide around here. NO. IDEA. You would be shocked. And possibly? Appalled.)
These past few weeks have not been the norm. In addition to that (wonderfully) crazy conference called “BlogHer“, we have had a vast array of company. I then went and jetted solo (Once again!) to Vancouver to attend one wedding and shoot another.
I am now in the midst of a work contract that involves me working outside of the home, an hour away from here. Days and nights are spent working. When I am not working I spend every spare moment hanging out with these three beautiful creatures.
They love me. They miss me. They beg me not to leave and it rips my heart in two.
We have a great setup here in that when I need to work, they have Daddy Daycare. Daddy is cool and Daddy is AWESOME. The moment that I walk in the door, however, MOMMY IS THE QUEEN. I have at keast one of them hanging off of me, if not all three.
Those three kidlets are the reason that my head has not exploded (so far). Maybe it is because I have not been here, or maybe it is because they know that I am at the end of my rope emotionally (And physically. NOBODY SHOULD BE THIS TIRED), but they have been little angels.
*Cue the choir*
I have a couple of days off coming up and I am sure they will bring on the crazy. You should place bets on it. THE ODDS ARE IN YOUR FAVOUR.
In the meantime I am reveling in their awesomeness.
(As for the “doing it all”? I marked 397 posts as “read” last night to keep my head from actually exploding. How are you? I would truly love to know.)
Isn’t it amazing how much life we humans can handle? But, try to find a time to relax, girl! And hang with those precious kids!
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Aw, glad your kids are being angels for you. Could they come over and give mine some lessons?
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We’re good in Texas. HOT AND PRAYING FOR FALL but good. Twelve weeks today.
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So cute!
I’m doing pretty good. I’m a bit stressed about trying to figure out one or two things, but once those are done, it should be smooth sailing!
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Those ARE some pretty stinkin’ cute kids! Bring on the crazy, right?! Life would be SO boring with out it.
Here… weeeelll, I am tired and whooped, and oh yeah, tired. Daniel is TDY so solo parenting is the name of the game. Oh, and for some reason this time I can not fall asleep without him in my bed. And I KNOW you understand the need for sleep when you have three small children!
But, in all that I am good. I have three healthy, lively children and a husband who loves and misses me. So, I’m fantastic. Thanks for asking!
Have a fun weekend!
-Andrea
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Good, thanks for asking! =) Such cute kiddies, such cute mom!
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ahem. twins.
to ALL of it.
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They are gorgeous! Hang in there.
Oh … that just might be my favourite pic of Miss E. evah!
MK
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Isn’t it lovely how much they love us! I get the same begging and pleading not to go too and it makes me feel guilty. But then I come home and it’s so worth it
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You can do it. And in the end those kiddos are so worth it. HUGS!
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This summer has been crazy–especially July. I’m hearing you with the “head exploding” thing. I totally admire that you don’t let your blog slide. Unfortunately, it seems that my blog is the first thing that suffers when I get really busy. But I know I want to keep it cause I miss it.
Your kids are so cute
I hope they hold off on the crazy for a majority of your time together.
Can’t wait to see the photos of Hills and Shawn!
xoxoxo
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I pared my blog list waaaayyyyyy down a few weeks ago. I’m doing well… having lots of fun around here.
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I’m fine
A little lonely and grumpy here and there, but things are mellow and lazy and that’s the best part of summer!
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I’m on the road again, and pleased that I have internet access, but after work tomorrow, most of it will be spent uploading sound files to my server, and emailing clients the links.
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I’m sure it is nicer to come home to that than cat puke.
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I think my head exploded just reading about your life at the moment! Hope the angelic behaviour holds out…..and that you get some sleep – what are you doing blogging, woman??!!
And I’m fine, was feeling busy but don’t think I’ll complain now!
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We did a stint where I worked full time and Daddy was a Stay-At-Home-Dad. The kids RAN TO ME when I came home from work. They couldn’t get enough of me. Now, it’s the opposite. I’m home all day (working yes, but home all the same) so they’re all about Daddy! Daddy, can you play a game with me? The second he walks in the door.
I think it’s that thing where the parent who is away the most is missed the most!
As for me? It’s been a very tough week for me, but I’m slowly getting there. But thanks for asking
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I have to ask… when did Graham become a 10-year-old? Holy smokes, he grew up some more!
Things are good here, in the middle of our annual summer birthday madness (and hotness)
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“MOMMY IS THE QUEEN!”
How the heck do I teach my family to respect this rule? Can you come teach them? I’ll make dinner.
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I’m pretty much feeling like you are.
Only I’m also eating homemade rolls. (Obviously NOT made by me)
Mmmm….
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Those kids are beautiful!!! You must love coming home as the Queen
Hope they keep up their angelic behaviour!
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Doing it all? Working full-time, momming the rest of the time. I’m falling further behind every day, I feel like I’m drowning.
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How am I today? I have a really bad attitude.
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Don’t know how you do it and keep it up!! But I’m constantly intrigued by how different(ly) God has enabled us to be and put keep it all together.
But do make sure you and your fabulous family keep it all together – how about taking a good block of time out together and soon?!
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That picture of Emily looks like she’s taking a self portrait. Too cute!
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Don’t worry, Fred! We spent all day at the beach together yesterday, and have lots of fun stuff planned this month. I work a few half-days next week AND THEN I AM DONE.
For August, anyway
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I just wish I could do the ‘Mark All As Read’ thing with my work email. Sheesh!
And, I am working very very hard this week as I’m off work all next week for some ovary surgery. Yikes!
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I haven’t yet developed the balls for Mark All As Read. I’m weak!
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If you didn’t take on too much…you would be boring. GNIROB!!! Good for you for being cool!
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