I've come to the realization that for the most part our day runs pretty smoothly - thanks to a constantly tuned schedule. However, there's about 2-4 times a day when all hell breaks lose and I feel like the world in crumbling on top of me... and it seems to last for about 20 minutes. Twenty whole minutes of crying, whining, needy, meltdown chaos, and then we pull ourselves together and regain control of the situation. I've decided to label these moments as TMR time and just go with it when it happens. Pre-dinner table time and bed time seem to be the two most consistent TMR's of each day and depending on our outing of choice there's usually a TMR near the time we should pack up and head home. TMR's often include all three children needing to eat at the same time, the boys needing a diaper change and Layla needing a potty stop, and or everyone is tired and we need to get ready for naps. And more often than not: TMR= all three elements combusting at once.
When the twenty minutes of chaos begins, I usually just remind myself that it's only going to last a few short minutes and then we can reclaim control and move foreword. The best part is there's usually about 20 minutes of the calm before and after the storm... and I soooo look foreword to those calm moments.
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You're so smart and observant.
The above comment was really left by Nana Mary, I need to figure out how to get out the Mc Kay Dee scheduling log in.
This is so true! I used to call ours the 4:30 meltdown, because late afternoon was the most common time. It does give you hope in the middle of it to know that it won't last forever.
Totally relate, p.s. I love, love, love the picture of the boys in the tub...magnets denoting their current age = brilliant and adorable! :)
I know you wrote this a while ago, but I wanted to thank you for it! This post has helped me SO much with adjusting to 3 kiddos. In the midst of the chaos I just think "20 minutes, I can do this for 20 minutes!"
Thank you for giving me a little bit of sanity to hold on to!
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