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Becky Morquecho's avatar

THIS: "the mental load was astronomical." You are not alone.

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Kristin Sponaugle's avatar

The mental load is a beast, for sure.

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Ruth Gyllenhammer's avatar

That is so much!! Also, it’s so frustrating when people assume that stay-at-home moms have more time. We have 24 hours in a day, just like you! I want to say 🙃 I’ve also been having to come to terms with my capacity, which is a fraction of what I wish it could be. Here with you 💗

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Kristin Sponaugle's avatar

I love how you put that—we all have 24 hours! Such a tangible reminder that we're all in the same boat, in a sense. It's taken me awhile to wrestle through what my capacity is, and I have to constantly remind myself that I don't have to be supermom.

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Stacy Bronec's avatar

That sounds like a rough day! Ugh. Glad you had your mom with you!

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Kristin Sponaugle's avatar

I truly don't know what would have done without my mom there. Having the extra hands was amazing!

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Dana's avatar

Wow! I was an Army brat and certainly did not necessarily appreciate what my mother dealt with..and handled as I was growing up!

I will just try to encourage you by reminding you that God gives us strength and grace a day(a minute?)at a time! Hang in there. Obviously your heart attitude is right and will bless your children and your husband, and hopefully your self. God is faithful!

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Kristin Sponaugle's avatar

Thank you for your encouragement and kind words!

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Amber Cook's avatar

I hate that comment so so much! And it always seems to land at the worst possible times.

I love this reflection though.

Proud of you for traveling with the kids! It is SO HARD!

I flew home by myself last fall with both boys and it was A LOT.

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Kristin Sponaugle's avatar

It truly is one of the worst comments. I'm never sure how to respond in the moment so normally I just stand there blankly lol.

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Rebecca Giantonio Moran's avatar

I love this and relate so much. I often forget that just because I have the time doesn't mean I have the capacity. A great reminder!

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