Lucia is turning 6 next week and I'm feeling desperate. First of all, when the heck did she get so old? I mean, tomorrow is the last day of kindergarten! I can remember her toddling around the house! I love how much she is growing up but it is kind of bittersweet... And I also feel like I'm going absolutely crazy. OK - I know I'm not, but it has been a FRENETIC week! I am feeling completely overwhelmed right now. I haven't posted in almost a week, and have so many things I need to get done and no time to do it. I know that this is not just unique to me, but boy - I feel like just burying my head and crying! I am hoping it will get better after the weekend. Last week was crazy with the funeral, and then I got back here to a crazy schedule with school ending, and other things. Then I end up in the ER on Tuesday night with what we were worried was appendicitis. Thankfully, it wasn't - we're not sure what it was/is... thought is a pulled stomach muscle on the right side (probably some stress related as well). I am glad that it was nothing worse, and it is getting better. BUT... I gained 4 pounds from the IV fluid and the almost 1/2 gallon of juice with contrast dye I had to drink! Between that and having my (.), I am totally retaining water which just sucks. I'm grumpy, short-tempered, tired and just have too much going on! I know it will get better, but the scale isn't making me happy. So I think I may just ignore it for the short-term.
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Why so overwhelmed? Well, here's why...we have 13 kids coming over Saturday for Lu's birthday party (plus parents and our family). Dumb me thought it would be easier to have at home (!). Sunday is Father's Day (my Dad, Dennis's Dad and brother and Dennis will be at my house), Monday we are having new pantry insterts installed (which means that we have to empty them out completely), the week of the 28th we're having the kitchen / livingroom / mudroom painted which means EVERYTHING off the walls. Oh, and if that isn't enough, we're moving Lucia into a new room, and she is getting new furniture for her birthday - which we have to put together - and that means cleaning everything OUT and organizing it and hopefully getting rid of a LOT of crap. AND that has to be done by tomorrow night so that we can actually SLEEP everyone who will be here on Saturday. Thank god my Mom has been here this week - it has been a HUGE help... she's been spending some time hoeing things out, and I put 5 trash bags out last night just from Lucia's room alone. (Gasp for air)
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So... with everything going on, tonight Dennis and I are going out to dinner. What?!?!? I actually am really looking forward to just spending a few hours together alone... I know I'll get it all done, and I feel like we haven't really talked in a while. Then we're going to the Mac store to get his Father's day present. I'm taking a personal day tomorrow to get my hair cut & colored (I'm desperate), and then finish putting together furniture, moving Lucia's bedroom and hopefully will finish preparing for the party on Saturday... Again, I just can't beleive she's turning 6! Sunday is a Father's Day breakfast, and hopefully a nice relaxing day... I'm hoping I have more time to blog next week and that things will slow down a bit! In the interim, hope you all have a great weekend and Father's Day!!! Phew. Talk to you next week!
16 comments:
Goodness, you do have lots going on! I am so glad you are feeling better and that your mom is there to help out. I'm sure everything will work out great!
Okay, I'm overwhelmed just from reading that. Glad you're stopping to get your hair cut and colored. Try really hard to stop your mind from thinking of everything you have to do and just enjoy that bit of a break. Good luck with everything!! xoxo
I need a nap after reading that! 13 6 year olds...you are a brave brave woman!! ;)
Good Luck with everything - enjoy your date night! I know how it feels to just need to schedule in a few hours just to TALK.
I can relate!! My daughter just turned 6 in March and her party with 15 kids was 4 days after my surgery! At least you are getting a little away time on date night to enjoy yourself! Try not to stress! :)
You are SUPER busy! But its all fun stuff-except for the ER visit!!
Make sure you let everyone help you clean up-
Wow, I got an anxiety attack just reading that! One HUGE thing jumped out to me though: As busy and stressful as your next few weeks are going to be, how great is it that you're doing it 75 POUNDS LIGHTER! Can you imagine getting all this together with all that excess weight?? You'd be twice as exhausted!
One step at a time seems such a cliched thing to say, but it's the only way sometimes. You'll get through it and you'll feel like a true SUPERWOMAN when it's done! =)
Happy birthday to Lucia and have fun at date night!
Wow. I'm exhausted just reading that. Hope you end up with a happy weekend. Usually it is all worth it in the end and everyone will have a smile on their face.
Whoa. Take it easy and take deep breaths! Happy B-day Lucia!!!!!
Have a wonderful weekend with your family!
I've had weeks like that - just remember to breathe!! And enjoy your girl's big day - my two are 7 this year and it's scary how fast time goes by. Take care.
I had to go lay down after reading that. Good idea to take some time with your husband and some Sarah time tomorrow. You'll get through it, just hang in there!
After reading all that you have to do, I think I'm going to take a nap. ;)
Oh, and wait until she's 9 1/2, just finished 3rd grade, came home with straight As and keeps asking "boy" questions. UGH.
Sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed. I've been feeling a little down myself. My husband has been working nights and I have been feeling a little lonely. I'm stressed waiting for my auth and really need to blow off my steam. Maybe I'll wait up for my husband tonight **wink wink**
Sarah - I totally had a little breakdown the other day because Cate is starting Kindergarten in August and turning 6 this fall. I hate to sound like my Mom, but where does the time go? I feel like I was just pregnant. So, I totally understand. I hope she has a great birthday and your weekend is OK.
You poor darl - I know it's hard when so much is on top of you. Deep breath + exhale. It wont always be like this xxx Good luck with Lucia's birthday - you're a great mum to go to so much trouble.
I hope the work passes in a hurry and the fun parts (date, brunch, etc.) linger for you.
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