….that’s how I work lately 🙂 .
Melissa E., Jennifer C., and John F. have all been concerned about my whereabouts lately – so to you three – I am fine – no worries 🙂 ! Just simply overwhelmed and busy. At the risk of sounding whiny (thought I am not writing this with that intent), I will detail what has been occupying my time lately:
1. Ty
2. Ty
3. Ty
4. Ty (this goes on to 1120)
1121. Tanner (he is about 1/3 the maitenance by personality and age so I will only go up the scale to 1600).
1601. I am leading a discipliship bible study on Thursday nights on the Life of Paul.
1602. I am starting an adult sunday school class in September and have been working on several mini class models (will be doing several classes in 6 to 8 week blocks).
1603. I am responsible for the church finances right now as my Aunt is still homebound after surgery.
1604. I am the Administrator of our church’s celebration committee (anyone want to replace me on this next year?)
1605. Ty is in PT, am starting OT this week and possibly ST soon
1606. I listened to 20 phone messages this morning – most of which I have not returned yet (oldest was a week old)
1607. Every day I have between 160-200 emails. I do not get that many a day but since I don’t have a lot of time to answer email (though I do read it daily) – they build up on me and I always seem to have about that many waiting on replies each day and obviously the build up happens because I don’t get through many of them in a given day.
1608. This week did another media interview for Charisma magazine (should come out Oct – Dec issue).
1609. Possibly doing 60 minutes in the next few months.
1610. Working on Snowflake DVD (To my fellow snowflakers – I am about 1/2 finished 🙂 .
1611. Very anxious for BSF to start back up in a few weeks but that is another weekly commitment.
Now I realize that most people could write an even longer list especially adding school functions and sports ect. I didn’t write this out to complain. Only to say that because of a. my easily overwhelmed personality type and b. my inability to multi-task; this list is rather enormous for what I am actually capable of. Thus the reason I have been behind on my postings. I am not feeling stressed particularly though because I am actively involved in ministry right now and I am loving that but I have a lot of other things that just aren’t getting done. I used to do quite a bit at night after the boys went to bed but lately I have not had the energy.
Another reason for my delay in posting is…I’ll be honest….the feeling violated issue. I am not going to continue to harp on this but I will say that I really didn’t appreciate people that I don’t know choosing to comment in such judgemental ways in regards to parenting my sweet kids. I have had a few more comments that did NOT get posted and I hope I am sending a message to those that are truly stalking my site. I have developed precious friendships through this website and the huge majority of people that frequent this site I welcome with open arms – there is this teeny tiny minority though that I would like to block access to and I would if I felt like managing passwords (but I don’t). So alas, I guess I just have to grin and bare it and delete their comments. In wouldn’t be so bad if they were debating issues unrelated to my children (of which there are plenty) but don’t trespass upon my family or you will be effectively calling this tiger mother out. In the past I always thought it was weird that so many celebraties won’t post about their children online. I, am not one of notarity of course but since this site has had quite a bit of traffic, I have faced some similar dilemas on a much smaller scale. I am starting to have much more appreciation for why people in the public eye try to move their family into very private circles. Guess I just needed to vent about that for a minute. I am not going to give this any more time though because it isn’t that interesting 🙂 . As it does tend to kill the passion in writing in regards to my children though – I thought I would be truthful about it. I don’t intend to let this frustrate me indefinitely though. As I have said before, I do have control 🙂 . I simply delete comments I don’t like and I care not about censorship 🙂 .
6 responses to “Son Up to Son Down”
Doni~ Your are so sweet to get an update up. I had in the back on my mind it was everyday things but good golly are you busy! I know what you mean about ministry. As busy as it gets I always feel so blessed to be a part of it. Being of service for Christ is so pleasing both to Him and to my soul. My boys 3,4 and 12 are all going to school in 19 days and 18 hours and 35 minutes but who’s counting right! They are sooo busy right now and I’m so ready for some breathing time a couple days a week. Of course the little guy only goes 2 mornings a week and that’s plenty.
Oh and can I mention for someone who doesn’t multi-task very well you sure get alot done! Have a great day and don’t forget in the mist of all that to take care of you!
God Bless
Wow is it not just anything shy of amazing to be able to have your hands full with such a beautiful family. I myself do get extremely busy with 5 babes between 1&9 we just started school and oh my how I appreciate schedules…summer is pretty much chaos…fun chaos though!!! After a crazy day around here I just get plain smuckered out and want to also go to bed without getting the norm. duties done which then causes a crazier morning,,,what do ya do though?
The one thing that caught my attention here though is the talk about being so busy with all your church callings from the Lord. I have realized that as moms we are all sooo packed in are days , and we are also sooo drained by are kiddos they seam to suck the energy from us!!! I am amazed though how I will not want to do anymore some days than I have to, but when it comes to doing something for our Lord I have endless energy and can move through my day to get all that needs to be accomplished. Being a mom with lots of kids I think sometimes people automatically assume that i cant do things or get stuff done and yes sometimes that is the case. I have leaned this because of specific incidents where I was in charge of a large project or meeting or dinner for 35( never all at once ha ha!) people come up and say wow Shayla I don’t know how you can get all this done with “alllll” your kids. It is kinda weird to me because I want to say “hey this isn’t all me I have a very special `Friend` that is guiding me, don’t you ever feel this way?” So Doni your simple update really meant a lot if you look at it from a different angle. You are quite busy with all the boys in your life and truly being blessed everyday because of it.
I was thinking the other day about the fox-hole friend thing and sometimes I think being at home with wild little kids also feels like a fox-hole it’s a never ending pit of toys, cooking, cleaning, sibling rivalry, and paper work to be filled out and to be called on! Boy oh boy I think all moms are fox-hole friends. I am just so glad it’s such a rewarding job…..one smile from the cute 18 month old that just dumped the cheerios all over the house and it just doesn’t matter anymore!
Have a great day mommies!!! ~Shayla~
sounds like ty better be smiling a lot if all those little things aren’t going to matter anymore! (shayla) ha ha!
doni, i’m glad you are busy in wonderful things too. remember also – you sayit doesn’t sound like a lot but it does. the things you are involved in aren’t just one time weekly events – they take planning, studay, research, care… they take a lot of time. so i’m very impressed – needless to say!
ps – go tiger! 🙂 i back you 100%!!! use that censorship power!
I just have to respond to a couple of these:
“Melissa E., Jennifer C., and John F. have all been concerned about my whereabouts lately – so to you three – I am fine – no worries :)” – Not only have we been missing you at church, but we have been missing our biggest fans at our softball games, and our backup catcher
“1601. I am leading a discipleship bible study on Thursday nights on the Life of Paul.
1602. I am starting an adult Sunday school class in September and have been working on several mini class models (will be doing several classes in 6 to 8 week blocks).” – Darin has said that this bible study is AWESOME, and that I should attend the Sunday school when you start. If you can get your brother to combine the words AWSOME and school or class in the same sentence, you are a miracle worker! My problem is that I have inherited a job from your taller half on Sunday mornings that will seem to not let me attend. Do we have the funds for a remote control sound board???
“1603. I am responsible for the church finances right now as my Aunt is still homebound after surgery.” – AND FOR THIS SHE IS MY HERO, cause if she didn???t do it, I would have probably had to THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
“1604. I am the Administrator of our church???s celebration committee (anyone want to replace me on this next year?)” – And for this she is my wife???s hero, but you just cant create this MONSTER and then just leave it to roam and destroy, this thing needs a short leash and you have just the strength to be able to hold it
I guess that???s good enough for now
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John
Mothers of boys DO work from SON up to SON down! I figured you were extremely busy w/ the boys. I’m so glad that you are able to have activities outside of the house now! WONDERFUL! Enjoy the chaos w/ Ty. Before you know it the gates will all be down and he will no longer be “the baby.” It’s so cool that Tanner takes up for himself. My Ben lets Sam run all over him and he’s FOUR years older! I miss hearing from you. Drop a note at Grace when you get a chance.
Love, Jennifer
Doni– Thanks so much for being open about your fertility and your family on this site. It truly is a testimony to God’s goodness and the value of human life. I am sorry that you are attacked by people who don’t understand. I’m praying God would give you wisdom about what to post. My hubby and I have a similar dilemna in discussing our upcoming embryo adoption (Sept 19th is the tenative transfer date!!). We feel that if we speak out, our little ones lives will be glorifying God, but it sure is hard sometimes. I know if I kept it to myself and simply announced a pregnancy (God willing) people would be thrilled, but the reactions that we get when we talk about embryo adoption are a little less warm and a whole lot more puzzled. But that just reminds me of how important is to be honest with everyone about where our little ones came from.
The Lord’s blessings on you as you do His work in your home.
Your little sister in Christ,
Jordan