Carla Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I've been pregnant, breastfeeding and taking care of pre-schoolers from the time I was 19 until now, I'm turning 40 in a couple of months. My baby is 6. I think it's going to take some time to figure out what to do with myself! Thankfully I'm homeschooling, but sheesh! I thought I'd feel miraculously light, but instead I feel...a bit...lost. Anyone know what I mean? :crying: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I remember thinking I wasn't "needed" when my twins turned five. Six is still a baby. You're very much still on the front lines. Enjoy every moment (okay, not the wake-up-at-night-vomiting moments, but you know.) Alley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 What a little big kid! That's growing up, all right. But just because you aren't needed for diapers and night terrors doesn't mean they don't still need you. I think when things change it can take awhile to figure out how we fit with our families as the role changes. But that's a good and needful thing, it just sometimes doesn't happen as quickly or smoothly as we would like. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carla Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Yes, it is true! They do need me - lots more listening to them, hearing them and facilitating their interests instead of simply changing them, feeding them, managing them and playing. Mentally exhausting, to be sure, and not quite as physically exhausting. There are simply now large swaths of time where they are taking care of themselves and I don't have to employ that switch that keeps me "on" at all times to whatever they are doing. It is really different! I am glad to be growing out of it - just learning to adjust to it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Oh my gosh, I can relate. My first baby(21) returned to college today ,17 hours away. Sigh... She's beginning her Senior year :huh: I miss the heady days of having three little ones under the age of three, little bows and sundresses and sticky hands. BUT I am enjoying living in a house of teenaged girls and my eleven year old who thinks that she is 30. It's so much fun (except for that ONE week a month....). Time passes so quickly and as the years race, I find myself exceedingly grateful that I've been home with my girls, living and learning and laughing. Just wishing that it would slow down a wee bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I went to your blog and I would say you are an awesome quilter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I completely relate. As of this past December, this is the first time I haven't had a child 3 or under since I was 21 years old. Setting up for my last year of kindergarten has been VERY difficult for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carla Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 I went to your blog and I would say you are an awesome quilter! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I hear ya! Have y'all seen this commercial? It really hit me the first time I saw it, just how fast time goes. But it also made me think -- there's lots of time left, finally time to pursue some long set aside interests and remember who I am apart from the huge role of being a mother. http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-aaron-paul-guns-it-mazdas-time-traveling-new-spot-165027 Carla, your quilts are beautiful. I especially like the jellyroll pattern. You are an artist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carla Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Carla, your quilts are beautiful. I especially like the jellyroll pattern. You are an artist. Thank you, Seasider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 My baby is 14... I'm no longer homeschooling. I definitely feel lost sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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