tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871850397211727420.post1803884079181323950..comments2013-08-07T11:51:58.547-04:00Comments on JustLife24Seven: Referral for OverwhelmedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15317634517754140925noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871850397211727420.post-79082234288263655232010-08-20T21:57:08.814-04:002010-08-20T21:57:08.814-04:00Thanks V! You know the sun came up and my mood lif...Thanks V! You know the sun came up and my mood lifted as it always does. I even laughed at my rant because although all of this is overwhelming, it's a place I have been before (just not with 4) but as my mother always tells me this is only a season and the children grow up quickly. I appreciate your comments and you are so right. I can remember having time as a child that was not planned or otherwise occupied and those were some of the most creative and memorable times. My children are learning that mom and dad need their time and they can occupy themselves with books and games. My hubby and I just talked about having the older ones read to the little ones, so great minds think alike. I'll let you know how it goes. Also, one cardiology appointment down and all is normal. Yay!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317634517754140925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871850397211727420.post-52726340401030332282010-08-18T13:01:53.806-04:002010-08-18T13:01:53.806-04:00I can only imagine how you feel as I feel overwhel...I can only imagine how you feel as I feel overwhelmed with my two and I don't have a full time job! My brain is toast.<br /><br />1. so sorry there is even a need for specialists and referrals. Sending all of my good thoughts that things even out soon on that front.<br /><br />2. I don't think we *can* do it all. Something has to give. Can olders do the reading to the youngers? things like that. But the main thing is to remember the idea of good enough mothering. Kids get by with good enough. And you are doing more than good enough. I was telling someone how when I was 8-10 we'd spend time with friends and my grandmother would hang out with her friends and we kids would be left on our own all night. We'd play games, run around the house, watch saturday night live and put ourselves to bed when it was over. We would never do that for our kids now- but I turned out better than fine that way. It may have made me more independant. I'm not suggesting that at all- just the perspective- you do your best. the most important thing is to have moments like the one in your banner pic as often as possible. B/c that is pure wonderful family love right there and that is all kids need in my humble opinion.MamaVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09519007680870604271noreply@blogger.com