Hi Malorie, being a mom I can definitely relate to this although now my kids are grown and have kids of their own. I no longer have to worry about "juggling" most of the time although there are still days that are hectic. Again, thanks for your contribution to this forum, it is much appreciated. :) PS: Clicked on your blog link and heard beautiful music. :) Quote:
“JUGGLING”
I am a mom, so I am a juggler. I consider myself a very adept juggler. I did not consciously become a juggler, it just evolved over time.
I don't juggle balls, or glasses, chainsaws. And I don't have large crowds cheering me because I can do this so well.
I juggle bills.
With 3 kids, I would have to take into consideration that bills, food, staples, anything that came up during the week that needed attention and throw them in the air and make them work.
First I would prioritize, anything that was urgent had to come out first, then the next most urgent thing we could handle that week, then I would make a grocery list of what I would REALLY like then remake the list with what I could REALLY afford, anything else was juggled into my act for the following week or the week after.
And so it has continued year after year.
There were times when I was thrown an extra “ball” into the ones I was already juggling. It made me stumble for a moment, until I took some time to reconfigure the juggle in my mind and make room for the unexpected “ball”. Moving something from this week to another week or allotting less money for something so there was room.
Many times I have been very very tired of juggling and very much look for the day when I no longer have to.
It can be disheartening to juggle, as it is a never-ending feat.
But though I do not have the roar of the crowds in my ears, cheering me on, bolstering my efforts with hurrah's of job well done. What I do have is the satisfaction of making it through with little.
Of raising 3 great kids, who appreciate the simple things and can find happiness in the most basic.
I remember watching my kids ride a bike around a school basketball court while my husband played ball with them at the same time. It was an evening out that cost us nothing and brought laughter and smiles to all.
I can remember not too long ago sitting in a local historic cemetery with my 3 teen age kids while we just sat and fed the squirrels. It was cool, quiet and the squirrels would come right up to us. What a great afternoon.
So I do have the crowds cheering.........in my heart.
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