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Post by momof3boys on May 10, 2010 12:06:38 GMT -5
We rescued a rabbit on Friday. I am happy to have a new pet but not happy to have a new mess to clean. I didn't know rabbits were so messy! I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed.  I have a ton of dishes to do from this weekend also since we had company plus I had church, etc. My d.h. asked me to clean out a corner because he bringing home something for the cats to climb. The laundry, the dishes, etc. Can I do it? Do I want to do it? Is anybody else going to do it? Calgon take me away! Or should I say I think I can, I think I can?  |
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Post by Peach on May 10, 2010 13:27:42 GMT -5
Good for you!! That is so wonderful that you came to the rescue of that rabbit. Now you need to enlist your boys and DH to help with his/her care. Perhaps you could give each child a specific task, such as boy1 do the feeding, boy2 do the cage cleaning, boy3 provide time for the rabbit to get exercise. Then rotate these tasks on a weekly basis. Ask DH to supervise and educate the boys on rabbit care to ensure all is done properly. Good luck with your new family member  |
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Post by ponygirl on May 10, 2010 14:28:16 GMT -5
Momof3, Best wishes on the new bunny. As Peach said, enlist their help and the new "baby's" care will be shared. 
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Post by messymimi on May 10, 2010 17:44:27 GMT -5
When faced with this many different things that all feel like they have to be done at once, set a timer and attack one area. At the end of that time, take a sip of water, stretch, reset the timer, and go at another area.
After a couple of rounds, set the timer for a break.
This usually gets me out of the "I have to do it all yesterday!" mindset.
I agree with giving the kids responsibilities with the pets.
messymimi
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