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Life Interrupted
By Guest Blogger Melanie Kramer I must admit, writing this Blog post was cathartic, liberating and at the same time overcast with a shadow of somberness. The last six years have been a struggle coming to terms with my decision to give up a painting career that I loved dearly, to stay home and raise my children. And as I reflect back today, I cant help but think, Was this the best decision for me? For my kids? Why do I feel like I am on the road to nowhere?
Keeping The Balls Juggling In The Air
I had lunch with a close friend yesterday, and we were doing our usual lunch and chat, and chat, and chat. I love her, cuz shes my no bullshit friend. We cut right to the chase. No small talk. Open hearts on the table, raw emotions. And for yesterdays session, her feelings were that of many of us women, I feel like Im constantly keeping the balls in the air. The juggle never stops. Quite frankly, its exhausting. Calling all jugglers and working moms!!
Cherishing the Family Dinner
I have a confession to make. I regularly let my kids watch television while eating meals. Well, lets make that several confessions. I find planning dinner, and meals, in general quite stressful. I am not a natural cook, and get insecure about how my cooked meals turn out. I constantly feel stretched for time, and its easy to revert to pasta, some basic raw vegetables, and an easy boiled chicken hot dog (a healthy organic one) for my kids meals.
Home-Work: Get Your Home Maintenance Buttoned Up
When youre working, wrangling the kids, and generally living a full life, its easy to let taking care of your home fall to the bottom of the priority list. But you need to stay on top of your maintenance chores if you want to keep your home and all the good things in it functioning smoothly. As fall approaches, its time to start thinking about a top to bottom inspection to check for any damage and prepare for the upcoming cold, winter months.
Help me organize my refrigerator
First, empty the frig and clean all of it.