Comments on: Living Simply Saturdays: Lowering my expectations and giving myself a break http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:13:46 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Amy @ Literacy Launchpad http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html/comment-page-1#comment-21727 Amy @ Literacy Launchpad Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:57:01 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html#comment-21727 Been feeling like a hamster in a wheel lately. I was literally just thinking this evening how I run and run and run around, and the to-do list never does get shorter. I needed this gentle reminder to lower the expectations I put on myself. They are so unrealistic! Been feeling like a hamster in a wheel lately. I was literally just thinking this evening how I run and run and run around, and the to-do list never does get shorter. I needed this gentle reminder to lower the expectations I put on myself. They are so unrealistic!

]]> By: Cara http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html/comment-page-1#comment-21726 Cara Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:07:16 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html#comment-21726 Thanks for the reminder. My to-do list (in my head) is on-going, never-ending and downright overwhelming. I need to remind myself to tackle things as they come. Stop thinking about the next thing and the next and.... Thanks for the reminder. My to-do list (in my head) is on-going, never-ending and downright overwhelming. I need to remind myself to tackle things as they come. Stop thinking about the next thing and the next and....

]]> By: V. Higgins http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html/comment-page-1#comment-21725 V. Higgins Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:04:20 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html#comment-21725 Oh I do that all the time! Suddenly I'll find myself exhausted and/or depressed and I can't figure out why. Then my wonderful husband lets me talk it through until I realize that I've been trying to do/carry way too much. At least I'm at the point where it just takes a couple days of feeling down instead of a couple months before I slow down. :-P That's an improvement, right? Oh I do that all the time! Suddenly I'll find myself exhausted and/or depressed and I can't figure out why. Then my wonderful husband lets me talk it through until I realize that I've been trying to do/carry way too much. At least I'm at the point where it just takes a couple days of feeling down instead of a couple months before I slow down. :-P That's an improvement, right?

]]> By: Nola http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html/comment-page-1#comment-21724 Nola Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:29:06 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html#comment-21724 I hear you. Its so hard sometimes...I also have always had too high expectations of myself. Lately I seem to be getting nothing done...but in reality I am...its just not my to-do list. I should put nursing a newborn, training and playing with a toddler, changing and washing diapers, etc on my to-do lists. Thanks for the reminders this site is one spot I visit for a little break lately and its encouraging to hear this. I am also aiming for similar goals- tidy house, socks, underwear etc, and am also thankful for an understanding husband! We did go buy more socks and underwear for everyone before the baby was born though LOL I am serious...it really helps. I hear you. Its so hard sometimes...I also have always had too high expectations of myself. Lately I seem to be getting nothing done...but in reality I am...its just not my to-do list. I should put nursing a newborn, training and playing with a toddler, changing and washing diapers, etc on my to-do lists.

Thanks for the reminders this site is one spot I visit for a little break lately and its encouraging to hear this.

I am also aiming for similar goals- tidy house, socks, underwear etc, and am also thankful for an understanding husband! We did go buy more socks and underwear for everyone before the baby was born though LOL I am serious...it really helps.

]]> By: Sandi http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html/comment-page-1#comment-21723 Sandi Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:24:24 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html#comment-21723 Well...I was at the same homechool meeting and I thought Jacq was talking to me :o) I am not pregnant anymore but am homeschooling 2 with a just turned 4 month old (today) and I can raise the bar way too high. Then I get grumby and mad because I can't do it all. All the while my big kids are learning how not to cope with life. Honestly, when I am feeling overwhelmed I try to ask myself.."What is the eternal thing right now?". It is never the laundry, or the dishes, or the dust bunnies....it's my kids, my husband and peace in my home. Aaron has the same requests of me as Ry does of you right now. I thought that was funny. Feed them, school/train the kids and clean underwear and socks is all he asks for. Great guys...eh! Well...I was at the same homechool meeting and I thought Jacq was talking to me :o )
I am not pregnant anymore but am homeschooling 2 with a just turned 4 month old (today) and I can raise the bar way too high. Then I get grumby and mad because I can't do it all. All the while my big kids are learning how not to cope with life.
Honestly, when I am feeling overwhelmed I try to ask myself.."What is the eternal thing right now?". It is never the laundry, or the dishes, or the dust bunnies....it's my kids, my husband and peace in my home.
Aaron has the same requests of me as Ry does of you right now. I thought that was funny. Feed them, school/train the kids and clean underwear and socks is all he asks for. Great guys...eh!

]]> By: Kim http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html/comment-page-1#comment-21722 Kim Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:02:20 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html#comment-21722 You are so right! I'm pregnant too (7 months) and in the middle of a kitchen remodel and all kinds of house craziness with rearranging rooms to get get ready for the new baby. And, as of yesterday, I'm on bedrest. Frustrating, yes...but also God's gentle reminder that I'm not in control, and that I need to align myself with HIS plans and expectations for me during this time. Thanks so much for your blog--I've been so encouraged. Kim You are so right! I'm pregnant too (7 months) and in the middle of a kitchen remodel and all kinds of house craziness with rearranging rooms to get get ready for the new baby. And, as of yesterday, I'm on bedrest. Frustrating, yes...but also God's gentle reminder that I'm not in control, and that I need to align myself with HIS plans and expectations for me during this time. Thanks so much for your blog--I've been so encouraged.
Kim

]]> By: Jamie http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html/comment-page-1#comment-21721 Jamie Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:35:53 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html#comment-21721 Thanks for the opportunity to answer this question, and thanks for your blog. Thanks for the opportunity to answer this question, and thanks for your blog.

]]> By: Lindsay @ Passionate Homemaking http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html/comment-page-1#comment-21720 Lindsay @ Passionate Homemaking Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:06:34 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html#comment-21720 Thanks for the sweet reminder, Steph. Although I am just five weeks away from delivery, I was just reminded last night that I need to start cutting back now and resting and simply enjoying this month. Things are pretty much in order, but I can get overly focused on making sure that everything is ready, my house clean, etc. This is wearing myself out. God is using the simple reminder of body pains and aches to remind me to rest...it is a good thing! God is always good! Thanks for the sweet reminder, Steph. Although I am just five weeks away from delivery, I was just reminded last night that I need to start cutting back now and resting and simply enjoying this month. Things are pretty much in order, but I can get overly focused on making sure that everything is ready, my house clean, etc. This is wearing myself out. God is using the simple reminder of body pains and aches to remind me to rest...it is a good thing! God is always good!

]]> By: Laurel Plum http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html/comment-page-1#comment-21719 Laurel Plum Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:40:04 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html#comment-21719 I found you through Rachel's links today on Small Notebook, too. As I left in a comment on her site, I feel like we are all sharing a big online group hug! It is very comforting to know we all have those days. With each link I follow I feel more and more blessed! I found you through Rachel's links today on Small Notebook, too. As I left in a comment on her site, I feel like we are all sharing a big online group hug!

It is very comforting to know we all have those days. With each link I follow I feel more and more blessed!

]]> By: Katie http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html/comment-page-1#comment-21718 Katie Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:22:31 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/living-simply-saturdays-lowering-my-expectations-and-giving-myself-a-break.html#comment-21718 We had 3 children in less than 4 years. My youngest in now 8 months old. I become frustrated this week because on a lot of blogs, the ones that are hopping (spring cleaning this, organizing that, homemade this, learning that), seem to be getting a lot done. If you read the profile there are usually one or two kids in the family. The ones with more than 2 kids(super huge generalization here)or have kids close together in age and maybe are homeschooling as well are usually the ones that don't post very often. With 3 small children at home (with colds) no I am not going to be doing anything but the basics and that is ok. I want to encourage you that this reality that you are experiencing right now might be your reality for quite a while. Children are a blessing from the Lord and it seems for me that three was a big jump in blessing! We had 3 children in less than 4 years. My youngest in now 8 months old. I become frustrated this week because on a lot of blogs, the ones that are hopping (spring cleaning this, organizing that, homemade this, learning that), seem to be getting a lot done. If you read the profile there are usually one or two kids in the family. The ones with more than 2 kids(super huge generalization here)or have kids close together in age and maybe are homeschooling as well are usually the ones that don't post very often. With 3 small children at home (with colds) no I am not going to be doing anything but the basics and that is ok.

I want to encourage you that this reality that you are experiencing right now might be your reality for quite a while. Children are a blessing from the Lord and it seems for me that three was a big jump in blessing!

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