The New Normal
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I always like participating in MamaBlogga’s group writing project, but this topic, The New Normal, is particularly timely because I’ve recently come to the conclusion that our fast-paced, jam-packed, long days are no longer the exception, but the rule.
Many of you might be thinking, “Duh! What took you so long to realize that?”
The answer is an ongoing stream of seasonal rationalizations that all add up to 12 months of crazy.
“Back to school time is always nuts.”
“Planning my kids’ birthday parties always adds several items to my never-ending to do list.”
“The holidays are always fun, but so much work.”
“Things are always extra chaotic during soccer season.”
“The end of the school year is always extra busy with field trips, picnics, etc.”
“Preparing to go on vacation and then unpacking everything and getting caught up always means long days the week before and after our trip.”
So now instead of hiding behind my rationalizations, I’m accepting the fact that our fast-paced, jam-packed, long days ARE the new normal. And those lazy days when time appears to stand still are most definitely the exception.
Shannon Hutton draws on her experience working full-time, part-time and from home with three kids to blog about the universal challenge of achieving work-life balance. She also uses her Master's in Education and professional experience as a School Counselor to address parenting and school issues in her weekly 
LOL! I’m so slow on making those same types of admissions–I never want to let go of my little pipe dream that things will go back to the way I want them soon!
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Yep…sounds pretty much like a normal day at our house and it is SO NICE to hear it from you, too ;o)
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