Should I find a "paying" job while trying to raise my 3 kids....?

Well, with the economy in the pooper and trying to raise 3 kids at home with a husband getting paid what he did in high school (even though he has 11+ years of financial experience under his belt...), I finally decided to go out on my own and find something that just might work for a busy mom of 3........I'll update you all to let you know if I find anything interesting.......

Why is it so hard to motivate on a Friday?

OK...so it's Friday and I am still in my PJ's and all three of my kids are as well.....if you look back on my posts you will see that this is a common problem of mine.....

After a long week of drop off and pick ups at different schools, and lessons & sports I finally have a day to sit and drink a cup of coffee and catch up on my email while my kids zone out to Hannah Montana reruns and play with their little kitchen. Fridays are like my Sunday (minus the husband) and if I could I would probably sleep in until at least 8 (years ago I would have said 10 or 11)!

I am looking at the clock and realizing I have three kids and myself to get ready for a birthday party in less than 2 hours and I still cannot get up from my computer and start the process - I dread it - maybe this makes me a bad mom sometimes but I find it hard to manage four bodies as sometimes I feel like I can barely take care of myself - but I guess that is part of growing as a mom? Maybe?

Happy Friday......

Something to put on your "To Do" list even when funds are low....

I'll admit...we aren't having the "best" year here in the G house....but - one thing I always try and do is take pictures of my kids to document their growth and the good times (so we don't just reflect on the bad...) I don't really have the funds right now for professional photography but I looked at my kids recently and realized that they are on their way to not needing me...which scares the heck out of me. Yes, I complain about the whining, the crying, the fighting - but things I will miss in a few years: the hugs (even in front of their friends), the snuggling, the crawling into bed in the middle of the night, the book reading......it is all going by too fast and if I could I would stop time just for a while so I could sit back and truly take it all in before it's gone.
I met a photographer in my area, (sorry if you are reading this and you don't live on the North Shore of Boston), who truly captures the innocence and beauty of childhood. I am not getting paid to write about her or anything like that but I love showing people her pictures, even if they don't live near me, as they truly inspire you to look at these moments and cherish them....now I know some people might be saying right now - "Is this Blogger mom getting a little sappy on us?"

Well....maybe just for today.....

Check it out if you have a chance - as I have to point out talent when I see it, if I only had this gift....

http://www.kristinayoungphotography.com/



Happy November!