Sad Truths

The intent of this post is for me to document things that have/are happening right now so that maybe in the future I can look back on that past and feel good about where I am in the present! The added bonus is that the world gets to be clued in to my current weaknesses and shortcomings. :)

Sad truths:

-I realized the other day that it had been 5 days since Kyra had a bath, 5 days since Hayden had a bath, and 3 days since I'd showered...Dax was grateful when I declared it Bath Day. I should probably schedule those in on the calendar to make sure they happen frequently enough. Sad that I need to schedule personal hygiene, I know.

-My bathroom has not been deep cleaned in over 3 weeks. That is my project tomorrow during nap time...

-I have applied makeup 2 out of the last 8 days (the same goes for doing my hair). I know many women who can get away without makeup and look great, but I am not one of them. I feel "put together" when I have a little make up on.

-I have vacuumed my house once in the last 2 weeks. This wouldn't be a big deal, except we have "utility" carpet that does not allow for objects to hide in it. You see every little speck on this carpet. I normally have to vacuum it once every 3 or 4 days to keep it looking presentable.

My realization the other day was that I just have to get used to getting about 6 hours of sleep a night for the next 25+ years. Normally I can't function well without at least a solid 7 1/2. My sister-in-law Taneil gave me some good advice: You just have to find a new normal. She wasn't referring to sleep of course, she was referring to letting some things go. However, I can't let everything go, and it seems that if I nap while the kids are napping that I don't get anything done during the day.

Goodbye restful 8 hours...see you when my kids are grown.