Late, this Thursday, since I was in a class all day, but better late than never. I love Writer’s Workshop, since they are thought provoking, and SO MUCH FUN!
The Prompts:
1.) Tell us about a “dirt cheap” you’ve taken this summer.
Not all together dirt cheap, but certainly made affordable, by my Granny, was our trip to Florida this summer. She graciously invited us to her time share in Daytona Beach …. not a relaxing vacation for me, since I was chasing after my 3 small fry, but I certainly did enjoy it!
2.) When I grow up I want to be like…
Two people come to mind here …. one celestial, and one here on earth.
My ultimate role model is Mary, Mother of God. She is who I look to, as a role model of what it means to be a mother, a wife, friend, and woman. No matter what type of issues I am having difficulty with, I can take comfort in the fact that she’s been there, done that, and handled it with grace, poise, patience and love. I don’t strive for perfection …. that’s unattainable, and just another source of frustration for me. I set her as an example as how I should act, in all areas of my life.
My mortal role model, but just as important, is my grandmother. We’ve been very close all my life, and the older I become, she grows wiser in my eyes. She challenges me to try to see the good in people first, instead of jumping to conclusions (as I tend to do). She’s creative, smart, funny, and at 70+, one of the hardest working, and bravest women that I know. Remember how my husband thinks I make labor an extreme sport?? I get it honestly …. she had a homebirth with my father, her first baby, who weighed 10 lbs! She makes family a priority, and I strive for that as well. She’s an uber cool Granny, on the internet, and on Facebook!
3.) Describe a difficult moment that you survived.
How many time have my friends heard me say this ….. but my pregnancy, as well as this first year with our boys, has been the hardest thing I have ever done, both physically, as well as mentally. I was tired for my entire pregnancy, and the ‘normal’ aches and pains of pregnancy were magnified, and began much earlier than what I was used to. I felt guilty for complaining about ANYTHING …. I know many people that have struggled with infertility, and God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams with my healthy children. I would cry about feeling bad about my back pain/fatigue/insomnia/pelvic pain, since I knew that there were many women who would have traded places with me in an instant. I felt very out of control with the pregnancy …. I was an ‘older’ mother, along with a twin pregnancy, so I was monitored much more closely than I was accustomed to. I felt like I had to fight for the things that I wanted, and, as exhausted as I was, that was the last thing I wanted to do.
This past year has been insane.
Honestly.
Unless you are a mother of twins, you have no idea how difficult this is. (Just ask Helene, Kim, Cheryl, and Missy) You know how busy one baby is? Multiply that times two …… twice the work, twice the sleep deprivation, twice the crying …… you get the idea. Add in the big sisters, and it’s a wonder I remember my name most days.
Just in case you think I am a negative Nelly, please know that I am thankful every single day for all of my children. Yes, it’s hard ….. but I also get to look at sweet faces like this everyday!
4.) List 5 things you like to do while camping…or 5 places you’d like to go.
I’ve never been camping, so I can’t speak to that.
5 places I’d like to go:
1. Walt Disney World
2. “Out West” … to a ranch, like where Ree lives ….. hay bailing, farming, etc. The children would have a BLAST
3. The Grand Canyon
4. New York City
5. Rome
5.) What are you paranoid about?
I’m totally paranoid of failing at my vocation as a wife and mother. So many times, in this world, the most important job I have, is the one that is most trivialized, and the one I have the least support with. I will just keep plugging along, praying, and trying to do my best.
Join in the fun with Kathy at Mama Kat’s Losing it!
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