Up until this point I have managed to avoid all 4 boys participating in a sport at the same time by alternating seasons that they play. However, I knew that at some point I wouldn't be able to avoid it.
The other day as I was working on my schedule and coordinating practices, game times and carpools, it dawned on me what I felt like. An air traffic controller. Kids coming and going constantly to practices and games. Add in scouts, piano and an occasional birthday party and it gets nuts! Sometimes I have to use some serious brain power to figure out how to get everyone where they need to be. Maybe that says something about my brain power.
The good news is that it is only like this for 5 weeks and I am 2 weeks into it.
I don't schedule much during the winter for this exact reason. My family needs downtime and togetherness. For us, winter is the perfect time to stay at home and hang out together.
Good thing I have all this extra time during the day to work out the schedule. Until then I keep my calendar close by, my cheering voice ready and my phone handy for all the carpools.
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I figured out once that I spent 20 hours a week taking kids to soccer and watching games. When you have to drive 65 miles to have a game it racks up the hours. Enjoy. It goes by fast.
It takes a village to raise a kid. I don't know what I would do without friends and neighbors
Brings back memories. I felt overwhelmed for MANY years.
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