So it's been a while.
I've been just a tad on the busy side.
Does anyone else out there feel like this is not what they signed up for?
With motherhood I mean.
Now let me preface once again, by reminding you that I LOVE my kids and I can't imagine my life without them.

However, my life has become something of a quagmire. I deal in poopy diapers, hitting, tired children, crazy going to bed routines, and time outs by the dozen.
I am beginning to lose my mind.
So I have decided to go to work part-time. Finding good childcare is very difficult and totally expensive. I either have to make finding childcare my full time job, or chose some toothless woman who will sit them in front of the TV all day. The respectable daycare centers have a huge waiting list (like 2 years), and they cost an arm and a leg. Example: USM daycare center would cost me $150/day for my three kids. I have my associates in liberal arts, I don't think the jobs I qualify for can recoup that cost. So this family will lose money when I go to work. Can you say INSANE!

Anyone out there wanna start a daycare?
It seems to only way to guarantee the quality and availability, and it's probably easier than calling all around greater Portland explaining what I am looking for.

It would be one thing if we were talking about something like shopping around for a pair of sandals, but I'm looking for good childcare for my three babies.
Well they aren't babies, they are however, all three in diapers. I'll save the potty training entry for another time.

I swear I used to be a nice girl, so positive and upbeat, never sarcastic.
Well folks, if you've made it this far in your reading maybe you understand.
It ain't easy being a mom, and it's totally underpaid and undervalued in this country!
I'll spin that soapbox the next time we talk.
Until then, I'll be changing diapers and losing my mind.
over and out.

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