If there is one thing I’ve learned about this family in the past ten years is that we do not do well when life is too busy. When the kids were younger I used to joke with my friends about that magic spot when the kid had just about had enough and you know it’s time to leave. You don’t want to leave when everyone is still having fun, but if you miss that magic window then all hell breaks loose. Things are different now and we don’t have to leave as many playdates in the nick of time, but instead I find that as the days and weeks fill up I still have to look for that specific moment. We don’t want to miss out on the fun, but there is that moment, that tipping point, and if you miss it then all hell breaks loose. That was tonight. <\/p>\n
We’ve had several busy weeks. Field hockey ended, just as Lego League was ramping up. I’d have to go back through my calendar to figured out where all we’ve been, but I know it included many late lego nights, PTO meeting, movie night at school, and more! Tonight Alan and I were supposed to go out, but we knew by 4:30pm that that wasn’t going to happen. Eve was on the floor in tears, Lex was completely zoned out, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how all of that, plus a babysitter for the kids and a late night for the grown-ups, would translate into tomorrow’s full-day Lego League Competition. I’m pretty sure it would have been a disaster. So we canceled the babysitter, canceled our plans (that’s life with kids, right?!), and stayed home, which ended up being a disaster in and of itself. Ugh! Hopefully after tonights complete and total meltdown, and the ensuing early bedtimes, hopefully tomorrow will go smoothly. Hopefully! <\/p>\n
Our new mantra around here is “just one more week,” until… well, until another busy weekend! I’ll be rearranging a few things for next week because we need a break! Fortunately after tomorrow the late-night lego meetings will be over. It’s time for this over-booked family to settle down! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If there is one thing I’ve learned about this family in the past ten years is that we do not do well when life is too busy. When the kids were younger I used to joke with my friends about … Continue reading