tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post1422549613634147215..comments2024-02-04T20:18:13.774+10:00Comments on Farmers Wifey: Somethings Gotta GiveFarmers Wifeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108216621628520756noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post-8576948215104076032011-04-23T19:55:49.131+10:002011-04-23T19:55:49.131+10:00If you go to the gardens on the weekend and want t...If you go to the gardens on the weekend and want to chat to a grown up let me know, likewise with that sewing machine. Give notice and we can schedule a sewing date.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675540900827964787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post-72301179274210257972011-04-15T23:00:08.463+10:002011-04-15T23:00:08.463+10:00I've been feeling this way too. So much 'i...I've been feeling this way too. So much 'important stuff' that the little things get lost. Watch that sunset. Each one is a few moments that never happen again.Ms. Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688062262144014969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post-77327891378556754792011-04-15T16:48:13.051+10:002011-04-15T16:48:13.051+10:00I generally hit this point leading up to Christmas...I generally hit this point leading up to Christmas - but one day when I have kids at school I think it might happen more often!<br /><br />Good luck with scaling back and enjoying the little things. xMegan Blandfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932508388869573748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post-26106138439224759622011-04-15T09:33:39.183+10:002011-04-15T09:33:39.183+10:00I've been feeling the same my friend. I said ...I've been feeling the same my friend. I said to my husby this week that we need to start saying NO to things... and then I realised, all the things we have planned, we have to go to. Even when I do have a little bit of free time here and there, because I am feeling so under pressure and tense, I can't utilise that time. It seems I've forgotten how to be free. <br /><br />Hopefully you can unwind a little on your holiday and the kids get along just dandy :)Christy Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02033609419890672606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post-57130076580733868222011-04-15T09:20:00.146+10:002011-04-15T09:20:00.146+10:00It is a busy time of life for you right now. Some...It is a busy time of life for you right now. Sometimes it is very healthy for everyone to cut back, cut down, simplify, and then slowly add things back in if desired. I remember always looking for a carpool for everything. Kids can get stressed out, too, with all the extras.<br /><br />"maintain an even strain" One of my mottos. :) Enjoy your Easter break!Good Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199803488145525441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post-12728804836763174252011-04-15T08:50:15.166+10:002011-04-15T08:50:15.166+10:00Thanks guys...the kids only have 1 activity each b...Thanks guys...the kids only have 1 activity each but its dancing that is broken up into 3 different days..so that's what is making us busy..but she loves it so I won't change it. We will however manage our time better and just slow down..xox<br /><br />I think it is good for kids to have something of interest besides school but I agree there has to be balance...my eldest wants to do this and that and I say "not on your life, you are busy enough!!"Farmers Wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108216621628520756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post-11190682434127458212011-04-15T08:20:32.613+10:002011-04-15T08:20:32.613+10:00We are on the edge here too... long school term......We are on the edge here too... long school term... long school runs... sometimes it's madness, but other times it's so slow the girls threaten to strangle each other. 'Balance'... that word just keeps coming up... gxoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397398447336655195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post-74556849947564669002011-04-15T08:12:50.781+10:002011-04-15T08:12:50.781+10:00I second everything Dorothy said! My girls are sti...I second everything Dorothy said! My girls are still little but I have seen friends struggle to balance the after school activities along with homework and household jobs. This is our last year before Amy starts school and we are enjoying every late start, relaxed afternoon, thrown together meal! I think its great that you have said enough is enough and you are ready to make some changes. That sunset would be even better enjoyed with your family and a glass of wine!Super Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493854657141470059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post-67088954226920150392011-04-14T23:54:25.021+10:002011-04-14T23:54:25.021+10:00I think after school activities are over-rated, es...I think after school activities are over-rated, especially when you also have to take homework into account. There are only so many hours in the day. <br /><br />And cooking! That's the bane of my life. It used to stress me no end having to cook all the time. So now we have very simple meals. Hot dogs, pumpkin soup, bolognaise. I cook one big batch of something once a week and then we have a variety of frozen meals on hand. The kids don't care that it's repetitive. They have limited tastes and I can't be bothered.... Life's too short...Princess Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17428403547798565896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855531190180918384.post-68978372059178321452011-04-14T23:45:49.306+10:002011-04-14T23:45:49.306+10:00This feeling is exactly why I started my blog in t...This feeling is exactly why I started my blog in the first place. To make sure I achieved just one thing each day that I could look at and know was meaningful (or at least productive) and be proud of that!<br />Thank goodness for the holidays - a great chance to recharge and re-evaluate.<br />Enjoy the botanical gardens :-)<br />xxxCateCatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738366255343185057noreply@blogger.com