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May 30, 2015 By Alana 14 Comments

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  1. twitchetts.com says

    May 30, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    And yet you survived… And as you read over your post I’m sure you can all ready giggle about it. πŸ˜‰ Hope the week turns around and your kiddos get better!

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    • Alana says

      June 14, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      Haha. Yes, Susie. All I can do is laugh now. Thank you <3

      Reply
  2. mamabyfire says

    May 30, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    This is my nightmare. I’m so sorry you had such a rough week. It’s always so awful when you look at the lock and think, “only 3 more hours…” I’ve done that far too many times! I hope the weekend helps switch things up a bit and next week is better!

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  3. ashokbhatia says

    May 30, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    Well said. Bringing up kids is a great way for us to evolve spiritually!

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  4. Emma @ P is for Preschooler says

    May 31, 2015 at 3:42 am

    That time between when they’re really sick and totally better is always a trying one! A sense of humor is a must with toddlers – and you’ve nailed it!

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    • Alana says

      June 14, 2015 at 6:30 pm

      Yes!!! I agree. Without a sense of humour, I think I would just wind up the fetal position! Thanks for stopping by, Emma!

      Reply
  5. Melissa Matters says

    May 31, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    Oh, I feel you! So hard when both kids have been sick. We need to get out of the house…that’s my mantra!

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    • Alana says

      June 14, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      That’s a smart mantra. I think it’s the only way to press reset or salvage the day!

      Reply
  6. threeboysandamom says

    June 1, 2015 at 1:38 am

    Oh yes yes yes my friend! I’ve had to repeat I love my kids many many times lately,lol… Never a dull moment! You’re doing a beautiful job! This was real and hilarious and so relatable to every mama!

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    • Alana says

      June 14, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      Awww thanks! Haha. If you can’t have a sense of humour about these days, I think we would totally unravel and never come back from it! Lol.

      Reply
  7. andthreetogo says

    June 1, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    I have felt this way many days in my daughters life so far and I am pretty sure they are not going to end anytime soon. I try to get an hour or two away a week which refreshes me usually. πŸ™‚ Sometimes it doesn’t feel like enough but it will have to do. πŸ™‚ I hope tomorrow is much better for you!

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    • Alana says

      June 14, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      An hour or two a week sounds so nice and is so smart. Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  8. Natasha says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    You described perfectly many of our days, especially when it’s raining or people are sick! Sounds like you handled it like a super woman and I hope get some sleep soon!

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    • Alana says

      June 14, 2015 at 6:27 pm

      Thank you so much, Natasha! Sick and rainy days are definitely some of the hardest to get through!

      Reply

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