Say a prayer for me, people. Today will be my very first day home alone with all three girls. John has been back to work for a while now and my parents' month-long vacation to Hawaii ended early this morning. It would be an understatement to say that I am nervous/anxious. Especially since we have a few things to do today outside of the house.
The parentals did a fantastic job of keeping the house pretty clean, all while entertaining Veronica and Adri. Call me crazy, but I'm going to attempt to do the same myself. For the past week or so, I've been jotting down ideas for a cleaning schedule as well as for the daily routine for the girls. I've printed out a bazillion calendars and lists to assist with that and mainly just keeping day to day life organized.
I've got a few projects to tackle in the house and yard that I'm looking forward to. Vegetable garden anyone? It'll all be a matter of balance. And a little bit of getting Juli on a schedule. That trip to the hospital this weekend really screwed up what we were beginning to establish. Now with life completely back to our new normal, hopefully we can get something that sticks for all of us.
We're starting the day off with a follow up doctors appointment for Juli, and then gymnastics in the afternoon. My biggest worry is that it'll be a total shit-show, which will more than likely prevent me from becoming motivated to do anything more than the absolute necessary in the future. I just need the day to go smoothly as proof that a sane life with three kids is possible.
Let's hope that I've timed leaving the house with three correctly.
If you have a favorite printable for life management, I'd love to check it out, pleeeease!
You'll be fine (says the woman with no kids)! I agree that creating a routine is important. Once the girls start school, y'all will fall into a routine.
ReplyDeleteMay the force be with you! :)
ReplyDeleteYou got this!!!! I know you can do it. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I hope the day is a successful one!
ReplyDeleteYou can do it!!! I'm sure you guys will do great and that your day will run smoothly :)
ReplyDeleteDon't stress mama! Who cares if you look like a mess, or you are a little late for this or that. It is all part of it. It took me awhile to even venture out of the house with all three. Don't put too many expectations on getting things done, take it day by day. You got this!
ReplyDeleteYou've got this! I was really nervous when my mom left too, but Evelyn soon fell into a routine that went along with Trenton & Charlotte's routine. Juli will do great too.
ReplyDeleteHaha, good luck! I'm sure you did GREAT :)
ReplyDeleteIt would be a little loaded but for sure you can do it. Just always enjoy the moment and feel great with a smile in your face.
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