So, for the last year, I’ve been slowly working at getting my life more in order. Now, I realize it’s an impossible goal. I realize everyone (especially anyone with children) feels like she’s on a hamster wheel, running like crazy and going no where. But it’s always good to make improvements, right?

I handled the learning curve from 0 to 1 child with ease (in my opinion). I felt like we understood her, and we got on a good routine very early on. The switch from 1 to 2 children has been less smooth. I’ve struggled with being out numbered. I’ve had much more difficulty getting out. And for the life of me, I still can’t get on a good routine that works a majority of the time.

A portion of this I chalk up to the fact that my brother has been living with us since last July. And even though he is usually good at helping out when asked, even on the best of days, it’s still an extra body in a small house. And I’ve recently realized that he arrived just at the point when I should have been starting to settle into a routine. And since that time, it’s been nearly impossible to establish a good one.

Nevertheless, I try. And I try. And I try. And slowly, I’m making progress. I’ve started trying to go to bed earlier, and to get up to work out at 6am. On the days when I manage, it makes my life go so much easier (though it’s hard to remember that when the alarm goes off!). And I’ve also been using some of the helpful hints at Flylady, which is an incredible resource for those who haven’t seen it before.

One of her best hints is to get up early (before the kids) and to shower and get dressed to the shoes. This also includes doing hair and makeup. So, I’ve been trying, and occasionally succeeding (baby steps). And the funny thing is, not only do I feel better, but wouldn’t you know it, I get tons more compliments. Crazy, huh? Makes me slightly embarrassed for how I paraded around before. But nevertheless, it’s nice. And when I saw this comic in the paper yesterday, I cracked up. There’s something about the Baby Blues comic that is nearly ALWAYS applicable to my life at whatever point I happen to read it. They’re so darn funny. Hope you enjoy it like I did!

Unfortunately, I couldn’t get this picture any larger. You may have to click on it for a slightly bigger version.

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