“I’m late! I’m late, I’m late, I’m late!” Um, not THAT kind of late, you psychos – this baby factory is 100% closed for business, thank you very much. I’m late in every other area of my life, though. I have eleven thousand reviews to write about various products for my other blog. I have posts to write for MomLogic. I have to update the site for the twin club. And I have piles and piles of clothes and toys to tag for the twin club sale, which happens FRIDAY. (Note to self: stick those big advertising magnets for the sale on the side of my van today!)
And, I’m going to the doctor this morning, too. I’ve been having major headaches for awhile now, and I’m just OVER it. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it here, but I’m sure you’ve picked up on my bitchiness as a side effect. I hope my doctor can do something, like diagnose a carnivorous earwig eating my brain or something. I mean, I hope that isn’t the case, but hey – sometimes it’s better to know, y’know? I HATE going to the doctor for something and hearing, “Well, it’s probably a virus. Take some Advil, drink plenty of water, and get some rest.” GEE, THANKS. So glad I spent thirty bucks coming in here today.
I’m also reevaluation some of the areas of my life in which I’m ::ahem:: lacking. Namely, keeping on top of regular household crap, like the laundry. And organizing my paperwork and stuff so I don’t fall behind/lose things/blow shit off for too long. Like product reviews! And blog posts other people are expecting me to write! I’m feeling way overwhelmed by all of it, and I really think I need to figure out a way to step back from some of the many things I’ve volunteered to be a part of. I don’t like spending so much time online, particularly when I have laundry piled as high as an elephant’s eye. It’s time for some changes, man.
So, if I’m less present than I usually am online, that’s why. I’m trying to live my actual life, apart from my LaLaGirl life. I’m trying to limit my online time to mornings and late night. The hour or so after the kids leave for school is one of my favorite times of day – it’s so quiet and peaceful, and I’ve got my coffee going, and the sun has just popped up over the horizon, filling my kitchen and making everything look bright and cheerful. Nobody needs anything from me yet, and it’s glorious. The other time is after the kids are in bed for the night and I can hole up with Paul in our bedroom. Lately, though, that’s been difficult, because I’m just so damned tired at night. Lying in bed watching Family Guy holds SO much more appeal than getting online does! What? What is happening to me? Ack!
Anyway! Just wanted to throw that out there. And, hey, what do you know – it’s 8 a.m. My morning hour is up already. Time to make the donuts. ::sigh::
P.S. Oops! One more thing I wanted to show you! Kayley and Phoenix went to the movies the other day, and I just had to take a picture of the two of them. Man, 13 just changes everything, doesn’t it? Don’t they look so grown up? And full of ATTITUDE?
Laura, also known as LaLaGirl, is the mother of a teenager and two young sets of twins. She's happily married, loves living in Colorado, and writes almost daily about married life, raising multiples, and parenting a child with autism. In addition to playing Barbies and pretending to eat plastic food all day, Laura spends most of her time folding clean laundry, obsessing about the amount of sugar her kids eat, and vacuuming up Polly Pocket accessories. She's obsessed with Yo Gabba Gabba, red wine, and Family Guy. Questions? Just ask. Care to Subscribe by Email?
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Tracy
September 23rd, 2008 at 8:17 am
I was going to recommend Flylady as a way of keeping up on household crap. HOWEVER – they send like a bajillion emails a day, and I’m guessing there’s NO WAY you have time for all that.
Also, what kind of headaches are you getting? Regular tension type headaches, sinus, or migraine( or other)? Depending on what kind it is, yes, drinking water can make a huge difference. (It’s my main migraine preventative now that I’m pregnant.) Also – increasing magnesium and B vitamins (get a B complex) can help.
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Christie
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:45 am
Good luck getting the headaches diagnosed and medicated.
Kayley and Pheonix ARE growing up. Crap! And WOW does Phoenix look exactly like her Mom.
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cupcakeninja
September 24th, 2008 at 1:57 am
I’ve been late since as far as I can remember. In fact, AF likes to fuck with me by being constantly late too. Ever since I embraced my tardiness as part of who I am, I’ve been less stressed about it. That doesn’t mean I don’t make an effort to be on time and sometimes, I actually accomplish that goal.
Florida Bus Dealer
September 24th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Take a deep breath and remember that all the household chores and everything else can wait and will be there whenever you get a chance. Sounds like your priority right now should be finding out about your headaches!
By the way great picture of the girls! Looking very grown up.
Julie
September 24th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
I know what you mean about the Twin Sale – my house looks like an estate sale in every room. I hope the doctor can diagnose you well and resolve the headaches. I have no sage advice about laundry and household chores except to look into the Laundry Monkey concept. A distant relative of the Laundry Fairy.
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Christy
September 28th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Dear White Rabbit,
I can’t live without hearing what you are up to, it makes me feel like we don’t know live 1500 miles apart.
Christy
September 28th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
P.S. It would be nice if I could edit my own post. Sheesh I am dumb.
Jammie
October 12th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Kayley’s gorgeous and yes!!? she looks verrrrrry grown up, OMG!!
I can relate to this post. There’s not enough time in the day to do all my normal, obligatory stuff let alone find the time to play online like I used to. I want to slow down, too…..I just wish I knew how.