tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199554932605247802.post4933952631928079983..comments2023-09-30T01:34:59.927-07:00Comments on Life on Purpose: A blessing and a curseKristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095432127611722074noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199554932605247802.post-68138876676839633152010-07-14T14:04:37.504-07:002010-07-14T14:04:37.504-07:00I'm so sorry. I can relate to the mess, but n...I'm so sorry. I can relate to the mess, but not the reason behind it (I only have two kids here). There are just so many days when I don't feel like cleaning. Some days are very busy, and the days that aren't, I'm not up to doing stuff. Good luck with it!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337786952098547265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199554932605247802.post-11683862059492035862010-07-12T08:34:22.857-07:002010-07-12T08:34:22.857-07:00Glad to know I'm not the only overwhelmed mama...Glad to know I'm not the only overwhelmed mama. I'd offer advice, but I think the chaos is part and parcel of the working mom's curse, whether you work from home or not. So my only advice: a well-timed Disney movie never hurt anyone when the mess becomes more than you can take. Good luck!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13177390835970845281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199554932605247802.post-32433948123140504502010-07-08T18:05:02.890-07:002010-07-08T18:05:02.890-07:00I think it's important when our lives overwhel...I think it's important when our lives overwhelm us (more than usual that is)to remember that it's temporary. (I give myself some good advice...heh...) One day you will have things organized and such--but be proud of yourself that you are doing the most important things first! (Mothering...helping your family....etc.)<br /><br />And then along the lines of what rachaeljanae said, I'd say start small and definitely have the kids help! Pick a one or two things you can do that give the biggest impact and stick with that until it's regular enough to be almost easy. Then add on as you're able.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05496860234400536830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199554932605247802.post-49822538800000549212010-07-08T07:12:02.646-07:002010-07-08T07:12:02.646-07:00Start teaching all those kids to work! I'm sta...Start teaching all those kids to work! I'm starting to realize with all these kids around here, me fat and bloated and tired, that's the only way big families can survive. Everyone pitches it. Make it a game, bribe them, do whatever it takes. There are certain things only you can do, but you'd be surprised at how much kids can do. And my philosophy is that even if they don't do it perfect, it's better than me not doing it at all, or spending ALL DAY cleaning. Good luck, you'll figure it out.rachaeljanaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419738786094957165noreply@blogger.com