Not enough of me to go around

[fearsgirl]

Just thought I would vent here because I'm sure my kids and hubby are tired of hearing it. It just seems like there are more of them than there is of me and I am losing the race. I have an 11 year old doing horseback camp and a 14 year old in a local theater production of Oklahoma. Between work, house, trying to actually get things done and a birthday party tonight as well as a 2:00 and 7:00 performance of Oklahoma I don't feel like I do anything very well. Everything is just half as---d because I am in a hurry to get the next kid to the next thing. I know my problems are small but just putting this in words kinda makes me feel better. :smt013 I love this site and all of the kind people. What pushed me over the edge today was not being able to go apply for passports because of the theater production. What a problem huh? I won a cruise here and now I'm fussing because I couldn't get to the passport office today. Wow, now that I see this in writing I sound like a real wuss. I should delete it but you guys should read it so in case I do finally snap and wig out, I will have proof that it was building and not just temporary insanity.

 

[3mnkids1]

: Not enough of me to go around

I hear ya!! Sometimes ya lay down to go to sleep and ya think "what did I get done today" nothing. Thats how it seems sometimes. I dont think you are a wuss. Just stressed. Take a deep breath, find five minutes to just veg, I hide in the bathroom. Tomorrows another day. what you dont get done today it will be waiting on ya. I hope you have a good time at the theater. you will get your passport. It will all work out. It always does. I know im in the gripe/vent section alot. :smt003 but its usually different stuff im complaing about.

 

[pmeek]

: Not enough of me to go around

Hang in there fearsgirl. You just have to remember what is important. Your kids grow up so fast and those are the memories you want. Not that your house was always clean. You are already doing the most important job well, being a wonderful supportive parent. Keep up the good work!

 

[greensthings]

Re: : Not enough of me to go around

I agree!
And the passports..even if you got them in today, there is a HUGE backlog
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/14/AR2007061402051.html

The State Department has announced several rule changes designed to alleviate lengthy backlogs caused by a new requirement that citizens returning from most North American locations have passports. This month, it temporarily lifted the requirement for travelers who have a printed receipt showing they applied for a passport and offered $60 refunds to applicants who paid to have their requests processed faster.

But the streamlining effort hit a snag when some airlines refused to board passengers who did not have their birth certificates.

"We are encouraging Americans to contact the embassies of those countries before they leave," said Edgar Vasquez, a State Department spokesman.

With all the uncertainty, the changes have had little impact so far. Passport agency offices are still overflowing with travelers who applied weeks or even months ago. And private companies that can arrange passports within days are so overwhelmed that many now have waiting lists

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/29/AR2007062900724.html

Are they selling Springsteen tickets at the Washington Passport Agency?

Judging by the lines outside the passport office, which wrap around the sidewalk like a corn maze, something big has been happening over there in recent weeks. Unfortunately, it's more serious than a concert by the Boss

As many of those who are traveling abroad know too well, new regulations that require passports for Americans flying to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Bermuda have caused a major backlog in applications. Even though the State Department recently relaxed the rules for those traveling to these countries through September, the wait to receive a passport has stretched from the standard four to six weeks to 12 weeks . . . or longer.

To catch up on the mountain of paperwork, the agency has extended the hours at some passport offices across the country, contacted overseas offices for volunteers, recruited retirees to return to duty, encouraged other State Department employees to pitch in, and trained and assigned summer interns to passport services, according to Michele Bond, the State Department's public affairs director for consular affairs. "The bottom line is: We need more people to be doing this, and we have been bringing more people onboard for months," Bond said last week.

And still the lines barely move.

On Monday morning, outside the Washington Passport Agency at 1111 19th St. NW, the sense of urgency was palpable. About 200 anxious travelers had formed three lines before the doors even opened at 8 a.m. -- one for those with appointments, another for applicants with letters from a senator or congressman, and a long, snaking queue for people without a confirmed time. In total, Bond said, nearly 625 Americans would visit the agency that day.

Bottom line, pick the battles you can win! Be with your kids, spend time with them, and do the best you can, that is all you can do!
Good Luck and Congratulations on your cruise!!

 

[ping1970]

: Not enough of me to go around

My niece and her husband just got back from a cruise this week and only had to use their birth certificates. Depending on where you are going, you can use your birth certificates until the end of the year. They went to Mexico. This only applies when you start from the United States on a cruise and not if you fly out. You might want to check with your cruise line, but you might be worrying for nothing!!!

Right now, with me being sick and trying to get ready for my Daddy's wedding you can't make a path through my house. I finally had to learn to say "no" to some of the things that were just making my life a lot more stressful ~ I resigned from the Site Based Counsel at school, I also told them "no" when they asked me to run for PTO president. I try to be home every afternoon to get the kids off the bus, check their homework, and eat dinner with them. The rest will wait.

I am hoping that the summer slows down soon. My kids have to go back on August 2nd. That is just to soon, kids don't have a summer anymore down here :smt010

Just take a deep breath when you get home tonight and know that tomorrow is another day!!! Hopefully, one that you can relax a little during!!!

 

[fearsgirl]

: Not enough of me to go around

My dear friends, I feel so much better just reading your comments. You are all correct, I will just chill, enjoy the ride and pickup tommorrow what was on the floor today!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks SA Friends, that was just what I needed