[Little Missy]

There just never seems to be enough hours in a day. I know most people feel this way. It is very difficult to juggle work, kids, and recovery. I am the only woman in my area who attends AA meetings regularly.

I talked to my husband about this. I kind of feel like I'm winging it. Like since no other women with kids and work come regularly I don't have anyone to ask.

Question: How do I know when I am being selfish with my time, or just needing time to myself?

In the morning, I read from the daily refections and pray. Get the kids fed and dressed for school, sometimes. (My husband is very helpful and does a lot with the kids and around the house.) Work 10 hour days most of the time. Come home, read, smoke cigs, and drink cappachino while supper cooks. Hopefully before the kids get home so I can relax a little. My in-laws watch the kids 2 nights a week so we can attend meetings. The rest of my time is spent with the kids or cleaning. Just trying to get and keep things in order (the house and finances).

Trying to get the kids to go to bed earlier so hubby and I can have some time to ourselves. Half the time, I go to bed before my son. It's exhausting.

I just feel overwhelmed at times, as most people do. Any suggestions on how people juggle life with kids and work would be helpful. I just feel lost sometimes, but know that I am doing all I can, plus keeping a little bit of sanity.

I tell myself that if another woman with kids comes into recovery, at least I'll be able to help her. Let her know it can be done, one second at a time!!
So, while I'm trying to type this, my son has a screwdriver and my daughter is taking old candy out of the trash!! Please forgive me if this doesn't make any sense.

Missy