I am no Superwoman
26 Mar 2011 2 Comments
in Parenting
Thank GOD my house doesn't look like this everyday.
In case you haven’t already know, my eldest girl is 2 years old & my twins are about 5 months old now. We don’t have a maid because I don’t like the idea of having a stranger around the house. My eldest goes to the child care on weekdays, so that I can focus on the twins who now need a lot of attention.
On weekends sometimes hubby goes out for appointments, on others he’s around to help out. My MIL comes by weekly for a few hours to spend time with her grandchildren, while my parents try to have my eldest at their place overnight weekly too. Occasionally we get a movie day out without the kids.
I’m lucky that way to have family who can help out so that I can have a breather.
I know I’ve “bragged” about how I have 3 kids with little help, and I do invite curiousity & envy from strangers who find out I have 3 kids without a maid & get little help. Strangers often comment, “Wow how do you manage?!” “You’re so capable!”
I’m no Supermom. Really. Unless I can pack 27 hours in a day.
I should print a t shirt with this on my CHEST.
I’m very very blessed that I have people who can help. My husband doesn’t have a 9-5 job so his time is really flexible. If I fall sick or injure myself (which I am very prone to, but that’s another story) he can take a few hours off and help me out.
All these I have, it’s God’s grace. Even if I am a Supermom, it’s only possible because of Him. It’s something that I can NEVER accomplish on my own, no matter how much help I have.
Praise the Lord!
Jeff Silvey
Mar 26, 2011 @ 02:34:15
Supermom, nice. You are blessed to have some family around to help out. We moved to another state before our daughter was born, so we literally had no help. Tough times. Of course, we only have one child. I can’t imagine three! Maybe you ARE supermom.
Chrystal
Mar 26, 2011 @ 02:45:06
@Jeff: I guess it’s harder especially when you’re a new parent. I struggled too with my 1st-born. Perhaps things are more manageable because of my experience from looking after her. During that time I was really alone! More help came in after I had the twins. But take comfort in knowing that things do get better once you get the hang of it!