Refreshing!

I've recently had an epiphany. An awakening of sorts. I believe it was brought on by my most recent trip to Kohls. Anyway, I realized that I spend too much time being a mom and not enough as wife. Oh, he's so neglected! Not really, but I feel like we need to get back to basics, as much as we can with 3 kids in the house.

It's easy to place blame on every thing else for my exhaustion and stress. But, I thought about it. How much of that stress and exhaustion was caused by me? Well, the answer is simple... a lot. After all, I need to realize that I matter too and that it's OK to stand up for that. So, I did and do. No more kids tailing me where ever I go. The bathroom would be locked if I could lock it. Sorry, baby, out you go! And, ya know what, my husband is perfectly capable of taking care of the children, something I was a little reluctant to find out.

I got back to basics: Pick your battles carefully, wash your dishes, love your family and NO KIDS IN THE MARITAL BED! I MEAN IT!

The problem is that the smallest bump could derail all my progress. How long is it going to be before I get pulled back in?