What To Do?

I think one of the hardest things about being a stay at home mom is deciding what to do each day. There is no blueprint and in my case we really don't have a set schedule. Many times, today for instance I am just kinda vegging and wandering the house with no purpose.

Jordan decided, that if she could not go to the mall and eat pretzels then the day was better spent at home. Our weekly story time with Mrs. Payette was no competition for the mall and so after a lot of yelling, and kicking, mom and daughter both, we decided to stay at home.

4 hours ago that seemed like a great idea, but right now maybe not. The fighting has begun, the kids are tired, I am on my 5Th load of laundry and am struggling to keep my eyes open. The time for naps is quickly passing. Soon I will turn into a drill sergeant shouting out orders, no napping, eyes open, get up, it's too late for sleep!!!I have to do this because if they sleep now they won't sleep tonight. I must also fight with myself because if they napped now, I could too! But I know I would regret it later....

I have heard it said that today's kids are over scheduled but on days like today I can't even imagine. I do see many mom's heading to the Y, then the library, then to playgroup all in one day! I guess even 3 year olds can be over scheduled. Maybe the Adkins girls are a different breed. Jordan and Janelle need a few days at home playing, watching TV, and just hanging out each week. I am not much of a planner and so many days pass and I have to say little was accomplished. Unless you consider kid's using their imaginations, playing with toys and cuddling with mom to be a wasted day. So many times I get the feeling that many people today would see this as a wasted toddlerhood!

Will my kids be able to compete with the other kids, the kids who attend school, the kids who visit the museum weekly. How will my kids measure up against the yoga tots, tiny chefs, and the signing kids?

Will the other kids think Jordan is a slacker because she has never attending a chef's class, or been to mother goose's school of manners? Those kids mom's must have gotten the blueprint for motherhood at the hospital. My mommy backpack just had some formula, wipes, ointments and a few "free" baby blankets.

Am I doing it all wrong? I don't think so but, this blog will be continued in 5 to 10 years and I will let you know how well the under scheduled toddlers make out, will they get into kindergarten, will they graduate grade school, only time will tell.....