Life lately has been one wild ride. The past few months the boys and I have been living our life in limbo. Needing to rip a band aid off… yet hesitant and waiting. My husband received a promotion with his job. Yay! This promotion is moving us from California to Missouri. Yay (as I have family back there).
The wild ride the past few weeks is trying to juggle parenting, homeschooling, training for a spring marathon, working, house hunting, living life here in California while yearning to be in Missouri with my husband, and trying to figure out the whole holiday’s while amidst boxes. Do I unpack boxes to decorate while packing up everything else?!
Life lately is crazy. It is stressful. I am overwhelmed and oftentimes scatterbrained due to the fact I am often thinking of a million things at once. My head spins just thinking about what needs to be done as well as what needs to be forgotten.
Homeschooling the boys this semester has been interesting. The boys are learning. That is a good thing. We finishing up our semester and are looking for a break and change of scenery once the new year starts. We are praying about and considering changing things up for the spring, I will share with you what we decide when that time comes.
Last weekend we headed up to Redding to visit some of our old friends (when we used to live there). We spent the afternoon in Old Shasta learning about old time techniques and ways they did things. The boys learned how to use a brand, make candles, make yarn dolls, make dough ornaments, learned about old jails and more. I would consider that a fun field trip with friends combined with history, art, science and more! Homeschooling for the win.
Training for Boston has also been interesting. Trying to fit in training runs while solo parenting… with three children… when the weather has been raining… and my gym is redoing their cardio floor (meaning no cardio equipment). I am trusting and living the what you can when you can philosophy with my training at the moment. Fitting in a run when the weather, children, and time allows.
House Hunting while living 3,000 miles is not easy. We had grand intentions of purchasing a home to move into. But after lots of confusion, frustration on all accounts… we decided it would be best to rent. We want to make sure we like the area, the schools, the neighborhood before being stuck in a 30 year mortgage.
Now we are on the hunt to find a rental. In winter. In Missouri. While sitting in my office in California. Oh the hilarity of this… I am sure I will look back on this moment and laugh. But now is not that time. We just want to get our life started there. Now.
Parenting while solo is challenging. My hat is off to single parents, it is a tough job. Doing it all on your own without the support or ability to tag team or tag out is challenging. I am tired (which is also probably why my marathon training is suffering). Parenting is hard no matter how you slice it.
This week my children have had this weird thing going on with them. Only for a few hours are they off and not feeling well. When we got home Saturday night, P complained that his tummy hurt. When he woke he was fine. Monday after picking the boys up from class, C complained that his head hurt and throat hurt. He had a mild temperature. When he woke he was fine. Last night (Tuesday), T complained that his head hurt and tummy hurt before bed. When he woke he was fine. Weird!? Thankful that those aches and complaints only lasted a few hours (and through the night)… but still weird.
Life lately has been one big wild ride. There are so many things going on that I can not even begin to fill ya’ll in on one blog post. I just ask that you please pray for our family. I believe in the power of prayer… and know that God has a plan for this messy wild ride we are currently enjoying right now.
Positive and thankful note: Everyone is healthy today. We have shelter (roof over our head) with heat. We have food in our pantry.
Jessica says
I totally understand the single parenting thing. Luke has been working on the road for almost 3 years now, which means 99% of the time I am the single parent too. I do often remember though, that I need to be thankful for the fact that he is working, he is SAFE, and we have all we need. Times can be rough (especially when recovering from major surgery like I am), BUT there is always someone in a worse situation that we are. You got this mama! 🙂
Kelli says
You are so awesome for juggling all of the many things you have going on… and you do it so well! I hope everything turns out for the best. You’re doing great, keep it up!
Positive things in my life: My son just turned 10 months and he is healthy, strong, growing and learning! I love being his mom.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
You are amazing, Rachel- my head would be spinning too! I have no idea how you’re managing it all. Definitely do what you can in terms of training… the longer runs in February and March are what will really count. Praying you find a place and that life settles down soon!!
Raijean says
You guys have a lot going on, lets see…I’m glad my family is alive and healthy.
vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Life is super crazy for me too. I can’t wait for January as it’s been an insane year.
Crystal says
Congrats to your family on the big promotion. Could you work this in to the blog and run the 3,000 miles to Missouri?!?! 🙂
Donna says
Wow, you really have been on a wild ride. I’m excited for you that you’re going to move near family! I know things will mellow out for you soon… until then, take care of yourself, mama. 🙂
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I know what you mean! Life is crazy over hear too! Can;t wait for the holidays to be over
Jenn says
Wow, you have lot happening all at once. I hope you find the place of your dreams and I’m glad everybody is feeling healthy again.
Liz Mays says
Oh my gosh, you are really dealing with a lot right now. I can’t even imagine! I’ve been left behind with a house to sell while the hubs went ahead and it’s hard because you’re just ready to get going! I hope it all comes together smoothly for you guys.
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent) says
Wow Rachel, you really do have a lot on your plate at the moment! I have to say that we’re healthy and content around here, so that’s a happy thing in itself. Not much exciting is going on, but I know the stress of house hunting so far away, we did that when we were in South Dakota on the move to Texas, we actually even made a bid on a house…we never even saw! (I think the Lord blessedly in His wisdom had us outbid on it! What were we thinking?!)
Racheal says
I am so excited you are moving to Kansas City! Maybe we can meet up for a run! 🙂