Frontier Dreams: dandelion {this too shall pass}

Thursday, May 29, 2014

dandelion {this too shall pass}

Kevin's work schedule is going through a lot of changes at the moment and life is really catching up with us. It's really making me question how so many Mothers seem to do it all. I have barely been able to bring myself to this computer all week. Summer will be the farthest thing from relaxing and I am just feeling utterly overwhelmed by it all.

Okay, pity party over. I am trying to take some deep breaths and remember this too shall pass.

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Avelina Soria · 565 weeks ago

Unas fotografías preciosas, besos

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emilyj67 26p · 565 weeks ago

Strength and healthy food to you! Such a beautiful photo to bring into your busy summer...

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beccathorn7 58p · 565 weeks ago

I'm there too. Husband is super busy and it leaves us feeling a little abandoned and sad. I try to fill our days with good friends and good books. Be well my friend.

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Ali · 565 weeks ago

Your daughter looks so sweet with the dandelions in her hair. I've been there with my husband working long hours when our children were small.
It's not easy and I hope you find time to take care of yourself.
Ali xx

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Barb · 565 weeks ago

Life certainly can take us for a ride at times! Enjoy those sweet faces of your children, enjoy the moment, for it slips away far too quickly! Love your blog!

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Julie · 565 weeks ago

Summer is always the hardest season on me, energy-wise, and I'm learning to accept dirt, sweat, and tears as part of the joy of summer. It's a season to force myself to lighten up. I often remind myself, "You cannot do it all...at once." Truly, you are not meant to. Go easy on yourself. I hope you're able to surrender whatever you need to, in order to come to a place of comfort.

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jenlynheb 49p · 565 weeks ago

All things work together for good! Hang in there and try to remember that it will be even better on the other side of this. :)

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Andrea · 565 weeks ago

These photos=wonderful to the nth power! They are real keepsakes.

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Katherine · 565 weeks ago

Strength and courage to you! As I often murmur to myself; this mothering lark is not for wimps. When things are difficult I sometimes think about looking back from a years time, next summer- the children will seem smaller and I will think I should have worried less about x or y and been more calm/ kind/ (fill In your blank) and it sometimes gives me some perspective and helps a little bit. To be kinder to myself in my thoughts mainly as my inner dialogue does a bit of harm sometimes!! I'm not sure I'm making sense! But: What you are doing is hard! New house, new state, new climate, new-to-you homeschooling etc. it's all huge. And the day to day stuff for the children all rests on YOU! It is huge. But you are doing it. And with a good bit of grace it looks like! I and a few others it seems, are cheering you on from the sidelines through the tough bits- go mama! Keep going one day at a time. Hold your head up. You doing a fine job.
Best wishes!

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Sarah · 565 weeks ago

I wish you all the best, Nicole - I hope you'll find enough strength!
The pictures are soo adorable, by the way.

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Sezza · 565 weeks ago

This too shall pass - but its ok to say its pretty crappy while you are in it! I hope things settle a little and you are all about to find a routine and a rhythm that works for you.

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elizabeth · 565 weeks ago

I was a mama to 5 children and am now grandma to8(and hoping for more).I follow your blog often.I think you are raising children who will be able to see the world in a way unique in this world of invasive technology.Perhaps it would be a break for you to set them in front of a TV or computer but so much beauty and awareness of the world would be lost to them.So keep on doing what you're doing.....in the years to come you will reap the benefits as will your children.Blessings to you as you travel a difficult road.....it will be so worth it!!

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stickgreendesigns 14p · 565 weeks ago

We have those phases too when my husband seems to do nothing but work and get stuck in traffic. It is so hard on me to miss his presence and his help and so hard on the kids who often don't see him for days more than to get a passing kiss and a goodbye. But the phases always end. We both know we don't want that kind of lifestyle forever. Strength to you and plenty of sleep as you see your way through to the other end.

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