I know what you mean as far as almost losing your sanity.  On those days especially I am thankful that I have a God that cares for me and can give me peace in the midst of chaos.  There are those days that even He doesn't seem so close and aware though.  On those days I take it easy...we watch movies, color, don't go anywhere, even stay in our pajamas, listen to calm music, eat cereal for breakfast lunch and dinner, etc.  Pretty much whatever it takes to make the day less stressful.  I find that when I try to force my schedule on the kids when they are needing a break from schedule, it causes an uproar.  Sometimes I find it much better for everyone if we just go with the flow and don't stick with an agenda. 

THese past two weeks, I was being tested for sure... Repeated ear infections with my daughter, sick hubby, Birthday party, sick Grandmom... Sick me... Scheduled ear tube surgery for daughter... broken foot for hubby... Oh, and I have a full time job I need to keep it "together" for.

I am not sure how I dealt. I shop. I drive. I drink a lot of coffee, and I count my blessing because as complicated as it seems at times, I really am blessed.

Today has all the makings of one of "those" days. Coming off 1 1/2 weeks of migraines, sick kids,  3 DR visits in one week, 3 injuries, rain, storms, grumpy kids, no sleep, worrying about the oil slick drawing near,  being behind in school work, behind in housework, extra church activities this week...I'm just now realizing I didn't get my Bible/prayer time this morning. I sat down to do it, then had to get up to take care of a sick kid. Guess I should get that done while they are all resting!

I took it easy this morning. We didn't even start schoolwork till 11. I used the time to get caught up on housework and just sit and play with my toddler. I didn't worry about already being behind and wasn't going to push to get everything done. I was surprised when we did sit down for school we finished very quickly!

One thing that helps me is a bit silly. I put on my KIDS worship CD instead on my own worship CD. It cheers me up every time. The songs are straight from scripture. Anytime I notice we all are getting grumpy I tell the kids to turn on our "happy" music. Taking a few minutes to sing and dance helps the stress go away. And it reminds me of all my blessings, where my priorities should be, and to let God take care of me instead of trying to do it all myself.

Well, sounds like my toddler is awake an hour early from nap! So much for the Bible time and getting a shower! Haha, handling today well so far!

I have recently felt like coming out of my skin and being somewhere else.  So yes I absolutely understand that!