tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post874128950082402632..comments2024-03-21T05:12:38.116-06:00Comments on Five Kids in Five Years: Sarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649282789502496298noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-19510030440536384782008-03-06T22:36:00.000-07:002008-03-06T22:36:00.000-07:00I'm so glad you posted this Saren! It is always g...I'm so glad you posted this Saren! It is always good to know you're not alone. I've been cleaning non-stop diarrhea and vomit today, and if it's any comfort, Emerson has been potty trained for over a year and STILL had another poopy (yes POOPY--the word I grimaced at before I had kids) accident in his diaper last week. And do you know what is the biggest lie of all--the one where people say that after your second child, each additional one doesn't really change things much. THEY"RE ALL PEOPLE WITH NEEDS! Anyway, I'm glad things are going better. You're a great mom.brittanimaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747618026210897689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-57367276113796731362008-03-06T22:34:00.000-07:002008-03-06T22:34:00.000-07:00I'm so glad you posted this Saren! It is always g...I'm so glad you posted this Saren! It is always good to know you're not alone. I've been cleaning non-stop diarrhea and vomit today, and if it's any comfort, Emerson has been potty trained for over a year and STILL had another poopy (yes POOPY--the word I grimaced at before I had kids) accident in his diaper last week. And do you know what is the biggest lie of all--the one where people say that after your second child, each additional one doesn't really change things much. THEY"RE ALL PEOPLE WITH NEEDS! Anyway, I'm glad things are going better. You're a great mom.brittanimaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747618026210897689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-1911035650488573482008-03-05T17:40:00.000-07:002008-03-05T17:40:00.000-07:00Saren,Lest you think I am a stalker - I came to yo...Saren,<BR/><BR/>Lest you think I am a stalker - I came to your blog through someone I cannot remember right now, but it's been a long time - Boston long.<BR/><BR/>I am smiling at your post because I have been feeling much the same way - 4 small kids who demand constant attention, a Returned Missionary foster son who lives at home and sometimes still acts like a teenager, and a husband who owns his own company and somehow recruited me to do the finances - something I've never studied before and am hoping gets better the more you do it because it takes me forever right now - time I don't have.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I don't know if I have any advice for you since three of my children are currently yelling at each other and one is hissing and spitting like a cat, but HANG ON!<BR/><BR/>When times get desperate and I feel like I am going to really lose it - I turn on music really loud (for some reason my kids like Bon Jovi's "It's my life") and they sing and dance while I yell out the lyrics. Then I follow it up with a classical piece to calm it down and I feel better.<BR/><BR/>Know that your kids have the mom that was perfect for them, even when you think you aren't doing a great job - I remind myself of that often. <BR/><BR/>Take Care!<BR/>Maureen ShumwayShumway Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07872416344785761705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-60405051811790495022008-03-05T10:49:00.000-07:002008-03-05T10:49:00.000-07:00Oh Sar, I'm sorry things are so crazy for you righ...Oh Sar, I'm sorry things are so crazy for you right now! I know you'll figure things out, but please let me know if I can help. I do feel your pain as much as I can with kids spread out much further. It's just tough. But just remember you'd never really change it, right? I'd say put the diapers back on at least one of the twins and work on one at a time... That may alleviate much of the stress. But I'm sure you've thought it all through. Keep working on that babysitter! I've tried to call a few times with no luck getting through but I'll try again today. Sure love you!Shawnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12521206493764797423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22760611.post-36693779175200596992008-03-04T21:30:00.000-07:002008-03-04T21:30:00.000-07:00Wow. Thanks, Saren. I was just having a little p...Wow. Thanks, Saren. I was just having a little pity party because my girls were running through the house laughing and screaming when they were supposed to be getting ready for bed, and my husband's not going to be home for a few more hours, and my patience is thin because I'm stressed about a new church calling and my husband's company's future. But I've got nothing on you. <BR/><BR/>While I wish your life were more fun, it's kind of comforting that I'm not the only one who has a little voice in her head sometimes that says "I hate this! I cannot do this anymore!" <BR/><BR/>You and Jared are some of our heroes. Your kids are lucky to have you as parents.Jen H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01265529116730648640noreply@blogger.com