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In Which Crankiness Ensues

If I seem tense or on edge right now, it's because I am. I felt the need to sit this morning, but I couldn't find my Bible, so rather than just find it or one of the many others we have in the house, I pushed the urge away and filled my day with chores and children. 


The result now is that I am feeling cranky, stressed, and overwhelmed by a house that is never clean enough, the multi-faceted issue of feeding my family responsibly, and the constant pressure of trying to use space effectively while not overrunning my parents house with our presence. 


*Sigh* At least my kids are cute and well mannered. I think I'll call it a night once I get the kids down. 

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