by B F.
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December 2, 2005

And we say the kids are overscheduled...

October 23, 2007 11:40 PM EDT
views: 42 | rating: 10/10 (17 votes) | comments: 27

I am exhausted...  Staying at home with a very active inquisitive 3 year old every day is reason enough for my exhaustion...  He does go to preschool 2 days a week though and that "free time" I get is spent working on whatever I can accomplish that I couldn't with him here...

People so often talk about how our children are overscheduled...  We have soccer and scouts-that's it...  One would think that isn't too much...  Right???  I am beginning to wonder how I made it this far into parenting and how I will ever survive it... 

We have soccer 3 times a week (2 practices 1 game), Girl Scouts once every other week, and that is wonderful...  I think the problem is all the stuff going on around this time of year is working it's make you tired magic on me...  It sure is draining my checking account!!!

The school fundraiser just ended, the scout fundraiser is due in 2 days, halloween is fast approaching, the soccer league changed the rules on wearing warm clothes under their uniforms (now the undershirt must be the same color as the uniform shirt and the pants must be the same color as the shorts EXACTLY the same color), the 6 yr old needs a specific color of sweat pants and t-shirt for the upcoming play (it would be easier if it wasn't brown), I am coming down with something, the kids are still sick (yes he still has those mysterious spots), I really need to get down to the Girl Scout Council to register for the CPR class, it got cold so fast I have to figure out how to keep the kids warmer than planned in their costumes, and the saga never ends...

Oh yeah I am volunteering for the book fair to get a discount, school pictures are going for both kids, and I REALLY need to update my calendar...

How can we say that kids today are overscheduled???  I am the one who is overscheduled!!!  The only real free time I have is because everyone is asleep and I am online...  Note to self-if you weren't online, you'd be getting more done or sleeping.  Thus eliminating the exhaustion... (I hate when I am right)

Smiles to all!!!  I am laughing at my stupidity now...   ;)~

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Comments: 27

Tiffany G. Oct 23, 2007, 11:48pm EDT
sounds like a busy schedule! I SAHM with 2 boys 3 and 18 months my daughter goes to school during the day! I love when 5pm comes and weekend swhen their dad is home! Hes very good about spending time with them so I can clean or whatever!
Holly J. Oct 24, 2007, 12:00am EDT
They should have to warn you like a month in advance when your going to have to pay for something else, expeshally if its because they changed the rules or anything.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 24, 2007, 12:08am EDT
I always say that staying at home is a great job with no sick or health benefits, no vacation days and no overtime pay. It sounds like your mom job is keeping you very very busy.
Janet "Jax" B. Oct 24, 2007, 12:20am EDT
It doesn't get better as they get older either....My son has Scouts...my daughter has dance and Scouts...then there is school stuff....tutoring...Ah...it never ends.
michelle K. Oct 24, 2007, 12:24am EDT
Oh, the things I have to look forward to!
lynn a. Oct 24, 2007, 12:29am EDT
This is funny, BF. I remember those days. It is hard and you do really get tired. Hopefully, you'll get some more rest for you fitted into your schedule.
queen.susan . Oct 24, 2007, 12:53am EDT
Nicely written article.
You made me smile.
It does sound like you have a very
busy life though and I will send
"calming" thought your way
and wish you a good day.
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Beverly T. Oct 24, 2007, 2:02am EDT
When our kids were small, we decided to limit the type of things we could get involved
in to about 2 per person. That kept us busy enough! hang in there, BF. Eventually the kids grow up and leave home and then it gets a little lonely.

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Dee - Nature Babe! Oct 24, 2007, 2:06am EDT
I still limit what I get involved in and now there is only the youngest to contend with after school and weekends.

18 yo does as she pleases, and is with me all day. LOL
Dena Straughn Oct 24, 2007, 3:57am EDT
I suspect the online thing is the one thing that you do for you. Enjoy.
Michelle W. Oct 24, 2007, 8:54am EDT
As long as you are enjoying your time online, you are doing something for yourself. You might just have to take a day, go on strike, and go into hiding and take a long soak in a tub of hot bubble bath and read a book and just relax!
Brandy M. Oct 24, 2007, 10:47am EDT
I totally get it! I work full time and have 2 very active kids. Between karate twice a week, and riding lessons on Saturdays, school fundraisers, cooking, cleaning, laundry and generally yelling at the kids to clean their room it's totally INSANE! I've got exactly 3 hours (maybe 4) to get everything done before the kids go to bed and by that time I'm so exhausted, I can't even stay awake to watch a recorded episode of House with my husband. (Because, of course, he provides the minimal amount of help...but that's another topic completely!)

Good luck with everything and I hope y'all are feeling better soon.
Kelly M. Oct 24, 2007, 12:18pm EDT
I know exactly how you feel! I have 6 boys - 5 who are school age and into all of the activities and stuff- and I run a children's theater and lead a teen prevention group - enough to make your head spin sometimes!
Stacie N. Oct 24, 2007, 12:30pm EDT
Busy, busy. Honestly, though, a busy life means a full life. It's better than the alternative.
Priscilla P. Oct 24, 2007, 12:47pm EDT
Oh yi yi
Sarah (I want points) Oct 24, 2007, 2:08pm EDT
Wow! Sounds like you are definitely ready for a break! I hope that you get some time to yourself to just do nothing!
Sherry W. Oct 24, 2007, 4:51pm EDT
My kids aren't in school yet, but I'm definitely not looking forward to the financial drain!
M & M. Oct 24, 2007, 6:01pm EDT
Yike, that is hectic. Take a warm bath, candles, and a good book or soft music to relax a little. Bless your heart.
Leah A. Oct 24, 2007, 6:08pm EDT
You are making me tired just reading this! ;-)
B F. Oct 24, 2007, 9:43pm EDT
Thanks for letting me know I am not totally losing it and alone in this!!! I am looking forward to things slowing down a bit... They will at some point I'm sure...
Shane G. Oct 24, 2007, 9:57pm EDT
HA! I feel your pain! Girl Scouts, Baseball, Sign Language, Work, 5 little ungrateful kids who dont bathe...priceless. For everything else there's, well caffeine.
Rita j. Oct 24, 2007, 10:54pm EDT
interesting article
Larry J. Oct 26, 2007, 2:02am EDT
And, just think, one day your kids will be grown and have kids of their own--then you will be going to THEIR soccer games, baseball games, school plays, and on and on. Oh, btw, I am retired. I sometimes wonder how I ever had time to work! :-)
M & M. Oct 28, 2007, 7:51pm EDT
One day when the children grow and move out, you will think back how nice it was, and how lonely it is now. Enjoy each day to the fullest, even a hectic one sugar.
Jennifer- Very lucky mommy S. Oct 28, 2007, 11:16pm EDT
i understand
Birdee F. Oct 29, 2007, 1:31pm EDT
I feel ya & my kids are still young enough that I can decide what we do...I am not sure how school will be when they go! Ahhhhhh!
denise e Nov 16, 2007, 7:21pm EST
busy but good life.

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