tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post8426890902415804022..comments2023-10-26T08:19:17.812-07:00Comments on *lyssa beth*: ExplosionLyssa Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14804336292519100545noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-43303086428525494712010-04-08T18:33:04.131-07:002010-04-08T18:33:04.131-07:00What worked for me and the middle of the night bat...What worked for me and the middle of the night bathroom trips was/is a nightlight in the bathroom. now she can see to get to the bathroom all by herself.<br><br>good luck!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11370850504554537343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-80121457249808030372010-04-08T18:59:56.640-07:002010-04-08T18:59:56.640-07:00I'm getting stressed out from you I think. Sou...I'm getting stressed out from you I think. Sounds tough. I'm sure it will all work out, and in the meantime maybe get some earplugs - is that child abuse/neglect?Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653086534997740854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-33208074250944447702010-04-08T21:16:25.597-07:002010-04-08T21:16:25.597-07:00There is nothing more stressful than being a mom. ...There is nothing more stressful than being a mom. I am going crazy half the time with just two kids. For me I feel that my days feel just a little bit more in control if I can just get all of the beds made. I don't know why, but any mess looks okay with beds made.<br><br>Also.... your new blog look is amazing, so be happy!the dunnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07359539420927000955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-6459899322275988052010-04-09T06:03:22.428-07:002010-04-09T06:03:22.428-07:00Oh Lyssa! Thing will get better. I have no advice ...Oh Lyssa! Thing will get better. I have no advice as I have no Idea how to handle 3 children...and I think you are doing a fantastic job. I personally would probably just try to spend as much time outside as I could. Something about the sun, makes the kids happy, you happy and you can get a little tan so forget about the 25lbs you'll look great anyway and the house won't get messy! Good luck!Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521751523067430714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-57381753920602437812010-04-09T08:25:03.391-07:002010-04-09T08:25:03.391-07:00Deep breaths, Lyssa. This "chapter" of ...Deep breaths, Lyssa. This "chapter" of life will be over soon!!! I can totally relate, and I'm glad you have a place to vent. Remember, the blog is for you. Who cares if you're behind on posting photos? Are you kidding me? This should be the last thing causing you stress!!! And it's okay to have a messy house, and have 25 lbs. to lose and serve mac & cheese every night. Heck, sometimes I resort to the kids pouring their own bowls of cereal for dinner...or eating it straight out of the box!!! You can't expect yourself to do everything all of the time. You have a lot going on, and a lot of people depending on you right now. It won't always be like this. Your day of a sane and orderly life will come...at least that's what I keep telling myself!!! What's going on with the job hunt? Are you trying to find a job for yourself or is Joe still trying to settle on something? I know being in limbo can be so unsettling. Hopefully the ground will settle soon. There's still an awesome practice here in Fulton up for grabs!!! Missouri would love having you!!!Bobbihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17933230319899356088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-21985148091950516192010-04-09T08:27:03.025-07:002010-04-09T08:27:03.025-07:00Hun, you just made me re-live last year!!!!! That...Hun, you just made me re-live last year!!!!! That's EXACTLY, and I really do mean EXACTLY, how I was. Just realize it will get done. It might be because your kind sister-in-law comes down and whips you and your husband's butts into shape the last week before the moving van arrives, but it will get done (yeah, we would have had like 10 boxes otherwise). Things will fall into place. Try doing 1 box a day. Keep it simple. If you have time for more great, but if you plan on 1, it's a goal you can keep. Just make it through each day. It'll be alright. Life won't be like this forever. You can make it through this!!!!THE ORMESnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-83415705630364663942010-04-09T22:09:00.747-07:002010-04-09T22:09:00.747-07:00Spank Kate, and tell Emma to watch the others! Jk....Spank Kate, and tell Emma to watch the others! Jk. I feel you! I'm going thru similar stuff, minus 1 kid. I have had a hard time trying to do things everyday, while still spending time with Olivia and try to do my VT and worry about maybe getting a job my self to feel better about our house payment. Just remember that it's just a transitional part and soon the dust will settle and things will work out. To help with your daily struggles, I suggest writting down a to-do list of things that you must do each day. Like Rachel said, make a goal of packing one box a day, or try to put the girls in quiet time while you take a nap with Luke. I know it's easier said than done but you need time to recharge! The one thing nursery taught me was to work out a routine for the kids so the always have stuff to do. Example: When the girls get up they must brush teeth, use the bathroom and sit at the breakfest table for some cereal. Next you could let them watch a tv show while you clear the table. If you need to feed Luke, break out the puzzles have the girls have puzzle time while you sit and feed. Do this enough and the girls will soon do it themselves. Just try simple things enough and make a rotutine to avoid the girls from whining. I hope this helps!Jazminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-29663617359618479262010-04-11T17:11:31.096-07:002010-04-11T17:11:31.096-07:00Just tell me when three kids gets easier. I don&#...Just tell me when three kids gets easier. I don't think I ever want to have three kids after reading....yikes!!!!:)djfairhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806439019340461297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-23038730511694303682010-04-12T20:02:24.793-07:002010-04-12T20:02:24.793-07:00lollolkatie thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02179149455712368602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-62388560753831687292010-04-13T12:21:49.579-07:002010-04-13T12:21:49.579-07:00That is how I felt when Isabel was a baby! And tha...That is how I felt when Isabel was a baby! And that was only with 2 kids. I don't think I can do 3!! My only advice is just endure to the end. In about 6 months to a year the chaos will turn a noch down into only mild madness and you will look back and this time and wonder how you survived. :)<br>OH and if catching up on the blog is stressful then don't do it!nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15082854026381069391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867007113295281718.post-53660701477265821942010-04-26T14:37:29.851-07:002010-04-26T14:37:29.851-07:00I'll second every comment up above... You have...I'll second every comment up above... You have some awesome people around you, and the guts to write your frustrations on your blog, I just gave up, But I was/am in the same mental state (plus a kid though) and it's tough. and it's a lot of work. and you jsut have to make a small plan to get through each day, or focus on one thing that helps you feel more like the old YOU, and pretty soon, you'll pull through.azufelthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14275741701132788695noreply@blogger.com