My week at a glance ...
Morning trips to the high school with sophomore Emma because her senior brother wasn't ready to take her on time: 3
Wallet raids to ply Kyle with cash because, "Mom, I don't think I have enough gas to make it": 3
Consecutive nights of scrambling to feed my family (but no time for myself) before leaving to attend a meeting: 3
Consecutive nights of coming home to a dirty kitchen and the family watching TV: 3
Church meetings I was expected to attend Wednesday simultaneously: 3
Portion of jars of tomatoes that did not seal after hours of canning: one-third
Family members who have met my requests for house-cleaning help with "Why can't you do it? You're here all day": 3 (only two were children -- contemplate that math)
Big-ticket items picking a fight: 3 (fridge, van, computer)
Handheld deliveries of Samuel to his classroom door because he is fearful to enter: 3
Minutes I'm allowed to vent before laughing and soldiering on: you guessed it, 3
Grateful reminders that these are "first world" frustrations: many
Elementary-age children about to burst through the door with news of their day: 3
Hugs I will get seconds from now: 3
Ah, 3 is looking good ...
1 comment:
I'm glad you took those 3 minutes to vent. You have a lot on your plate! Add the times you've helped me out during the past few days and multiply that by how many friends and neighbors you have. I'ts a lot more than 3!
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