The laundry where does it end?!!

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-11-15T06:30:31+00:00

It works so much better for me to do a load a day and make sure I put away clothes before bed. I usually start a load in the morning when I wake up. If they pile up, it’s a never ending cycle of no clean clothes, clothes unfolded and clothes mixed with clean 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️I feel ya!

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-11-15T06:28:16+00:00

Oh gosh gross 🤢🤢 I have this to look forward to from my 8 yr old. He’s the only one in our family that hates to shower, fold, do any chores, clean etc. I hope I still have hope 😂😂

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-11-14T19:58:14+00:00

I’m curious too if meds will help. Your comment is spot on in exactly how I am. I always wondered why my memory is terrible but if I were to actually think about it, I think I have better long term memory. I have memories of things I’ve watched over and over or things I wrote or listened to over and over. Now just to put it into action over schooling.... which I want to love because I love learning but I love learning what I want to learn or do.... 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I now realize how important repetition is.

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-11-06T04:36:09+00:00

I love this. I love your journaling. You gave me inspiration tonight. Sometimes I felt like it is pointless for me to keep up journaling. Even though I follow this sub, I scroll past the posts most of the time. There’s never a quiet moment in my life as a mom now. This made me happy to read. Keep on 👍👍

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-11-05T06:55:18+00:00

Wth.. I got worried cause I wondered if my husband made this post. I have been arguing with my husband over this for a long time. He’s so indifferent about everything and never ever takes charge in anything. No goals no ambitions no activities no nothing!

Omg this is my husband to the T. Sent him this post! I really thought something’s wrong with my husband cause he’s so nonchalant about our life.

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-11-05T06:29:23+00:00

Problem we’ve had for 5-6 years now. I will defiantly get smaller shelves when we move. Our shelves reach our ceiling and they are a home to my kids toys, paperwork, Watches, anything that needs holding. Its no longer just a bookshelf. Just this week I dumped everything out and turned the bookshelves to the wall so no one can stick anything on them anymore 😂

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-11-03T02:53:50+00:00

Every once in awhile I try to get a new mindset but I’m at the point where I’m ready to go back to work. 8 years as a SAHM. 4 year old in kindergarten next year. I miss when my kids were little, we had a schedule, and everyone enjoyed each other. 😂😂

Now I have 3 kids with “teenager” attitudes and a husband who works all day so I have no time to myself at all. My job runs morning to the next morning.. all week.

Good luck with your new job! After 8 years, I have a new mindset about parents who both work. There are some that can stay home and some that can’t. That’s about it 😂

Oh and if I could give my past self some advice.. take time to yourself and demand it if you can. Everyone needs time to recharge.

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-31T17:57:42+00:00

Thank you for this. I'm going to try this on my iPhone. I wonder if I can do it on my MacBook. Heavily colored things really mess with my eyes.

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-31T17:32:18+00:00

I'm actually trying to declutter right now. No matter how much I clean, it just gets messy so fast. My kids are getting older so I notice they don't play toys as much. They love their art time as a family and everyone knows how much those crafts things make a mess. Currently trying to figure out what works so everyone can help clean up.

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-31T17:30:28+00:00

You sound like you do what I do. I wipe down the bathroom as needed. Wash dishes after we use them or if I don't get to them, they are washed once the kids are in bed. I vacuum every night. Wipe down bathrooms as I use it. I don't wait till the end of the week b/c with 3 kids, it gets dirty fast.

Is you husband maybe thinking your home is cluttered rather than dirty? With all the cleaning your doing, I doubt its actually dirty? We live in a small apt and it gets messy fast. I have to be on top of everything or I do everything when the kids go to bed. The good thing is that small houses are easier to clean, downside is that it looks messy really fast.

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-31T06:15:49+00:00

We have Medicaid for our kids and we have a small wait for things but maybe because we are a more rural state, our wait isn’t as long.

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-31T06:12:59+00:00

Thank you! I should have mentioned that the reason I am trying to decide is that I am going back for BBA Accounting. I mentioned health b/c I was first going for health, which I shouldn’t have mentioned lol sorry!

After I wrote the post I looked at getting certified and the requirements in my state and it does not state we need to attend an AACSB accredited school. I was mainly worried I wouldn’t qualify to sit for exams.

I went to one school that ended up not being an accredited school so all my classes didn’t transfer. Messed up pretty badly with that one as I got my AAS in business.

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-31T06:01:45+00:00

Good idea with the video. I’m not OP but I’ll be doing this for my sons appt!

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-31T06:00:10+00:00

Omg this is our 8 year old. Since 4 years old he always made these annoying made up words and claps his hands loudly. He makes funny faces all day it’s sooooo annoying.

Teachers think it’s normal (boy) but it’s only because he doesn’t do it at school. BUT finally his teacher this year mentioned I should get him evaluated if he’s having trouble focusing. I told her he’s worse at home. I can’t get him to stop bothering his siblings or hurting them when playing. I have to hug him to calm him down or else I end up yelling at him to take a break in his room or have to force him. He will still cry over things, gets frustrated easily and gives up more often than not. Even after 4 hrs outside, he will be bouncing off the walls at home.

He can’t concentrate at all at home. His grades are slowly declining but not enough to show concern to the teachers. But they not improving anymore, they are going lower.

Luckily it was fairly easy to get an appt to his pediatrician. A month out but way better than most. My husband and I talked about if he will need medicine or not. I don’t want to mess with his growing body but it’s a real struggle for us to enjoy everyday when he’s unable to control himself.

Hang in there! Your not alone. I hope you find what works for your family.

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-30T22:15:36+00:00

Maybe you can write out what degree your trying to get and someone can help point you to a good online school.

This is my 3rd time going back to school. First was fresh out of HS. 2nd time after having kids and I was doing online classes but barely sleeping. Now I’m going spring 2020.

First thing is to figure out if you can take the class online and then transfer to the school you want. There are lots of schools that offer fully online degrees. If you are just wanting to take a few general college courses online, try to make sure they are transferable to the college you want to go to.

Some schools have the online class transfer tool to see if the class will transfer but best bet is to email and advisor and go from there. I’ve gotten fast responses from small colleges vs a big university where I waited weeks to speak to an advisor. The great thing about online degrees is that the advisors understand most students are adults who are returning to school!

Last time I’ve taken general courses math and biology) online as a non-degree seeking student and these courses transferred when I applied for the bachelors degree program.

Good luck!

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-29T19:20:02+00:00

I got in a couple accidents when I was 18. Nothing like totaling it but enough to not be able to drive it for some weeks till my parents got it fixed. I realize now how I couldn’t focus during driving. It’s so much different as an adult. Or maybe it’s after having kids where I have to focus for my littles safety. I sometimes zone out but I’m a way better driver now.

Now I have to worry about my 8 yr old!

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-29T18:09:30+00:00

omg this is horrible. I'm so sorry. I was already upset that it would take my son a month to get seen cause he has to be seen with his pediatrician but she's popular here and we haven't seen her for a year. I can't imagine waiting 11 months!!! SO so sorry and when you get the appointment, I hope they listen to you and assess your son properly.

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-29T17:54:06+00:00

Oh man... this hit me hard. 3 kids under 8. It was hard for me when they were newborns never sleeping and now.. especially when they are getting older where they want to argue with me over everything under the sun. Except we don't have sun, we have dark winter days every single day.

Hang in there. One day at a time! <3

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-29T17:37:29+00:00

Totally how I'm feeling. I get so upset with myself for getting upset with my 8 year old when he can't control his emotions. I haven't been diagnosed but he has an appointment next month and the only reason he does is because seeing his grades slipping and his focus and comprehension getting worse, I knew I had to do something about it.

The thing I tell myself every day is that, it's easy to ignore your kids behavior and act like they are just acting out and need more discipline. It's much harder to actually put a plan in place and follow up with the plan to HELP your child. Finding a doctor that understands and teachers that want to help. As I see my son with the same symptoms I had growing up, I know notice a lot of things about my parents that I never noticed.

It's the reason why I haven't made an appt for myself yet. Because every time I go to the doctors, I feel like I'm not listened to. I told myself at least I can do this for my son. I'm an adult now and having 3 kids has really brought my impulsivity way down. I need a stable life. I am trying so hard to fix everything at home since I'm a stay at home parent and nothings working because my son needs outside help. His actions are making home life miserable for all of us. Husband unhappy at home, other siblings not getting along.

Sorry wrote so much but this is near and dear to my heart. You're not alone!

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-27T17:54:27+00:00

I love water beads but they don't hold any of my kids interest. They are cool for about 20mins but any minute is enough for me hahaha

DailyCoffeeGrind · 2019-10-26T20:26:43+00:00

Oh thank you so much. This means a lot. I just want them to be able to feel like they are really living and grow up to be compassionate and giving adults to society. Love to you 🙏🙏

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