These past several days have been stressful. Maybe it is the fact that no matter how hard I try I just cannot keep the house looking decent. Maybe it's because it has been gloomy and we have been stuck inside. Maybe it's because the children are not behaving. I guess it could be all of these things wrapped in one but it is getting me down. I feel like yelling "COME ON! Just give me a break already!" You know, it's one of those weeks. Everyone gets them. One of those weeks when you are tired, crabby, emotional, and fed up. One of those weeks when nothing seems to go right and you just want to crawl underneath the covers and wake up when all is right with the world again. But as a mother you can't crawl into bed or comfort yourself with a marathon of favorite chick flick movies or a lazy do nothing day. Because there is always someone clinging to you or wanting a glass of water or needing to be changed for the sixth time that day. There is always something that needs to be done, and quite often more than one thing at a time needs doing.
And that is what has me exhausted this week. I really am feeling pulled in all directions. There is a toddler that is extra clingy and whiny and entering his terrible twos. There is a four year old that is fairly quiet but needs attention just the same. There is a sassy six year old that needs discipline as well as hugs and quality schooling each day. Then there is a house that is in a state of chaos. I am not looking for a state of perfection, I would be happy with an organized mess at the moment but even that is wishing for a miracle to happen. Cooking. Laundry. And a husband who deserves more than just my leftover time. I'm tired.
I keep reminding myself that it is just one of those weeks. That next week will dawn bright and sunny and the children will behave like perfect angels and I will awaken on Monday morning to a clean and organized house. No? Well, a girl can dream, can't she?!
There really is no point to this post. No revelation on how to make things better or easier. The fact of the matter is that it's called life. There are good days and bad days. It doesn't mean that I don't enjoy my children, my husband, or my life. It doesn't mean I chose the wrong path in life. It doesn't mean that tomorrow won't be better. It just means that it is one of those weeks, that's all. Now can someone get me a Tylenol?
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain. I'm sorry you are having one of those weeks. I think it is the weather, I know it has an ability to bring us down here. Hopefully the sun will be out next week and you'll have one of those amazing weeks we love. Until then I find deep breaths help...
Everyone goes through "one of those weeks" every once in a while. Things will get better. My suggestion for you would be to get the kids out of the house as much as possible. One good thing about school is that the kids are away from home and with other children. Since this is not your choice, your kids are at home all the time and unless they have other kids to play with, I can understand why they would be bored and climbing the walls. I know you live in a small town, but there must be things you can do. Maybe story hour at the library, swimming lessons, indoor sports activities and anything else your community offers or maybe private lessons--dance, karate etc. Now that spring is almost here, get the 2 older ones signed up for soccer or t-ball. All these things may cost a few bucks, but in my opinion, it is well worth it. Kids need to be with other kids and experience new and different things. One more thing--the house will be messy as long as they are trapped inside, don't waste time worrying about it! You have alot to do, just do what you can and relax.
ReplyDeleteOoohhh, that has totally been my week this week. It's finally starting to look up, but it's been cold, and rainy, and muddy out here. I looked at my laundry pile on Monday, and my to do list, and just cried.
ReplyDeleteSpring is almost here, the kids can play outside then and everything will feel better. I finally just decided to heck with the housework, loaded all my kids up, went to the library, stopped at the little coffee shop, and had fun.
So, basically, I totally feel your pain! Just remember, next week will be better :)
I hear you, from across the globe!
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You homeschoolers have it rough! Do you ever get time for you? It must be hard to keep all those busy minds and hands occupied 24/7.
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