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Originally Posted by elus0814
 You have three kids, two of whom are in school at least some of the time and a third who goes to daycare part of the time? Sounds like a vacation to me! I have three kids under six and am expecting another. The older two are homeschooled so they are all home all the time. My closest family is over a thousand miles away. My husband works 10-12 hour days when he's not deployed. I've been left alone with three kids in a new state and new house not knowing anyone at all for months at a time with not a moment break from any of the kids. Your situation might seem tough to you but think about how much more difficult it could be!
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I can tell you're trying to be supportive and helpful by pointing out that my situation could be worse, but I'd like to suggest that it's actually not very helpful. It's sort of like telling someone with two broken legs that at least they didn't have to have them amputated, or telling a mom whose baby is sick that at least her baby doesn't have cancer.
There is always something worse that could be happening, but if we all followed the logic of 'it could be worse' we'd never be able to support each other through our challenges.
As well, if you review my OP, you'll see I was just asking for advice on how to manage everyone's needs when things seem to all happen at once. I wasn't complaining about how hard I've got it or looking to know who has it harder...
