I am not usually one to complain, I often get bothered when other people complain (overly complain – not just the usual venting) but for the past few months I have had many days where I have felt like pulling my hair out.
I should probably have a name for this type of post right? How about “Wallowing Wednesday”? LOL? If anyone has a better one, let me know!
How about a list of some of the things that have just about thrown me over the edge?? I am sure many of you can relate.
– Kids writing on walls
– Breaking random things around the house
– Constant requests for food, snacks, & drinks by children
– Banging my toe or other random parts of my body into walls & corners
– Spilling something (why does this ALWAYS happen to me?)
– Never ending phone calls
– Having to wipe hineys several times a day -ugh!
– Hundreds of emails to go through
– NEVER ENDING SICKNESS!!!
For the past few months (since around September to be exact) I have picked up every sickness under the sun – bronchitis, severe cold, upper respiratory infection, stomach virus, and now the flu.? I am actually laughing right now because it is just unbelievable how much I have been stuck at home being sick.? Oh, and when I am not sick – one of the kids are, so I feel like our home has been a nonstop infirmary!
One thing that bothers me about my little ones being in school is how much germs they are exposed to and then they? bring home.? Every other week one of them has the sniffles, cough, throwing up, SOMETHING.? I WISH I had the patience to keep them home and homeschool them, but to be honest with you – I am desperate for the alone time so I can get my work done.? Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my kids, but being with them 24/7 and trying to run 2 businesses can just about make a mama fall apart into a million tiny little peices.
My 2 oldest only go 3 days a week, so I don’t feel TOO bad about it.? They really love it too.? They have the chance to interact with other kids and learn lots of great new stuff.? That is important to me.
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Anyway, today we had a snow day.? The kids were SUPPOSED to be in school, but instead were home causing havoc in the house. (lovely for me, LOL)? I really wasn’t feeling 100% after being in bed for 2 days with the flu.? So, I just let them go crazy and tried to take care of the dishes, laundry that was backed up, and get some of my VA work done.? I had gotten through just a couple emails when all of a sudden the POWER WENT OUT!? Thank God it was daytime!? But still, I got frustrated.? I really needed to catch up with work.? I really needed to take a shower (no hot water), We needed heat for heaven’s sake!!
I tried my best to be calm with the kids.? We all hung out and sang songs and made up silly stories.? They were thrilled that the power was out because it meant that they got my attention.? The power was only out for a few hours and we all went crazy when the lights came back on.? It was fun, now that I look back on it. 🙂
I was able to squeeze in a quick shower today too (even though the second I got in and wet my hair the baby started screaming).? LOL? But all in all, looking back – it wasn’t too bad.? We have power, we have heat, and I got a lot of work done after hubby got home from work.
But man, when you are in the MIDST of the hair pulling moments – it sure is TOUGH to let it all roll off your back and stay calm.? Thank God He is there always reminding me to keep my eyes on Him.? It is so nice to know that even when I fail, lose my patience, and just plain fall apart – He is there to lift me back up.
Even now, I look back at the tense hours with no power, and the teeth clenching over the fact that I couldn’t get my internet working for hours after that, and even when I accidentally cut my 3 month olds nail too short and made him bleed – I am still here…. and able to say Thank you God for this day that you have made.? It may have been a rough one, but I would rather have THIS day WITH you than WITHOUT you.
So be blessed today, no matter what you may face – remember there is a God that loves you no matter what your circumstances are, no matter how many times you may fail (too many times for me – LOL), and no matter if you acknowledge the fact that there is a God – He STILL loves you more than words can express.
Thanks for listening friends!? I am off to bed now, in dire need of a good replenishing rest.
Talk soon,
We used to call whinge sessions “pity parties” on one of my email lists.
I am glad you got through it and I hope you don’t get any more bugs this year!
Oh gosh girl I can relate! I noted items on your list that I can relate to with a YES or adlib beside it:
– Kids writing on walls — YES
– Breaking random things around the house — 2 year old FAMOUS for this one!
– Constant requests for food, snacks, & drinks by children – OH YES Both 6 y/o and 2 y/o seem to think they need to eat and/or drink ALL DAY even if I said no they will ask 10 minutes later! And around and around it goes! LOL
– Spilling something (why does this ALWAYS happen to me?) — My children now wish to help themselves to drinks so I don’t usually spill much but they have spilled juice, water and I woke up this morning to milk all over kitchen floor.
– Having to wipe hineys several times a day -ugh! Oh gosh – yuppers! I can relate there, although it’s more changing two diapers several times day AND wiping!
– Hundreds of emails to go through — oh gosh – I agree my email seems to NEVER end!
I am very sorry you have never ending sickness and I hope things will turn around soon!
BIG HUGS TO YOU MY FRIEND!!!
Oh, believe me, I’ve had days like these! I’m glad that you had fun when the power was out (although how frustrating is that–when you want to take a hot shower?) But these are the days your children will remember–guaranteed… I’m a teacher, but I’m staying home with my daughter for a few years till she begins school–I don’t think I’d have the patience to home school–not even 1 child… More than me losing my patience, she’d get sick of me! Take care–hope today is a better day!
I can definitely relate! Here….I’m giving you a *Mama’s Free Day Certificate* (handing it over now)…..which entitles you to alone time to do whatever you want. If I were you, I’d treat myself to a spa day or a candlelit bath and get someone else to deal with your duties for an hour or so. You deserve it! 😉
The most important thing is you still gave glory to God and praised Him through it all!!! Isn’t it amazing how much *easier* it is to get through days (or months) like those when God is on our side! 🙂
I’ll be praying for you and your family!!!
I remember those times and now see my daughter dealing with those things with my grandchildren. It’s even more clear to me now how much those times of being able to really enjoy time with your children are what they remember and what means the most to them. It’s a great blessing that you know that God is with you through everything. How could you ever deal with it if you didn’t have the knowledge of that unconditional love, support and comfort?
Girl get better and don’t worry I have a list of complaints a mile long! lol 😀
Well…I can TOTALY relate. It’s like you’re living my life up there:) Except we were without heat and electricity for a whole day (wow. I know.)but I DID have hot water, so the first thing I did was take a hot shower and give the girls really warm baths to get their temps up. I know all about feeling like you are running an infirmary in your house too. Trust me. It sucks, but thank goodness God is faithful and watches over us always. I’m thinking of you and yours. Feel better and take a day this weekend to recoup.
I think it takes faith–and practice– to see the gift in the frustration. I am an elementary art teacher and feel varying levels of frustration all day long. Friday was a dilly. My fifth graders were just about to clean up from making clay dragon sculptures when the fire alarm went off, due to some construction going on in the gym. False alarm or not, if the alarm goes off–you go out. Fortunately I had a plan period right after this class, so I was just out a little plan time. In the afternoon a first grade teacher took 15 minutes out of my 45 minute class time. My plan was to read a book about Chinese New Year–The Day the Dragon Danced–and then the kids would do a response drawing to the story. So with only 30 minutes instead of 45, I now have too much time for the story, but not enough time for the drawing. The gift in these events was that I didn’t get bent out of shape (for a change) but took the interruptions in stride. However, that evening I had planned to go out to the monthly Final Friday Gallery Crawl but felt too tired. I think the stress had gotten to me, whether I wanted it too or not.
A favorite line from a favorite movie is from “Parenthood”–“Life is messy.”
Hi Dawn! You are so geniune. Great post! Yes, I have those days quite often:-) I think most Moms share your experience. Funny, I only have one “Lil man” He still runs circles around me. I commend you with your three. You are doing well! Stay focus and continue to Give everything to God! BTW- think about buying the baby scissors to cut his nails:-) You almost made me cry. Kiss the baby finger for me. Chat with ya later!