Mom’s No Fun
My son wants to go outside to the front yard by the busy road and ride his bike.
My son doesn’t know how to ride his bike. I’m 7 months pregnant and unable to teach him.
I have a crap load of work to do, not to mention a house to unpack and a three year old with needs, and no sitters available because of the holiday season. The kids are super restless, making messes, getting into stuff they shouldn’t and moping because mom is all work and no play. Well, sorry, after not sleeping for about 4 nights straight this week while I was at the ER and up all night taking care of you guys- no. Mom’s no fun.
Almost all the time- I handle this just fine- but after kids being sick for most of the week, and everything getting so backed up- I am just flipping shot. I’m so stressed I feel like snapping at people and just crying. I knew I was headed to this point and I called around trying very hard to line up a sitter so everyone’s best interests could be managed- it just didn’t work.
I just want everyone to go away so I can sleep for a day, work for a day and play for a day- get everything caught up and balanced and return to my usual harmony.
I know. I’m dreaming.
Even Superwoman needs to recharge. I so wish I could just pop over and steal your kids for the weekend. They’d probably have a blast putting together hampers & decorating cookies with us tonight too
I sincerely hope something delightful happens for you today, to give you the time you so desperately need!
Comment by Sherri Funk — December 14, 2008 @ 11:51 am
Being mom is the hardest job there is, but one of the most rewarding in time. Hang in there. It will improve.
Comment by cube — December 14, 2008 @ 2:15 pm
Hang in there. I cannot imagine how you feel. There is nothing that takes more energy out of a person than a mother who has been scared her child would not be ok. I wish I were there in Cali to come over and help you out. I am so glad to hear that Jonas is better. Feel better soon.
Comment by Nina D — December 15, 2008 @ 11:48 am
Hang on. Tie knot at the end of the rope. Take a deep breath. I’d take them. Not bike riding weather but maybe they’d like snow.
Comment by jen — December 15, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
Hang on to your sanity! Wish I could help!
Comment by Erika M — December 15, 2008 @ 5:29 pm
You are such a talented young woman and your children are absolutely beautiful. Its hard trying to do everything on your to do list, but you need to slow down a bit. Take care
Comment by anna maria anguiano — December 22, 2008 @ 2:55 am
I understand how you feel, I worked outside the home my whole life, however raising my 5 children and taking care of my husband, my home and trying to find any time for me what so ever was so hard. Being a mom is the hardest job, it is a 24 hour, 7 days a week job. I loved your pics though, they are adorable.
Comment by Patti — December 22, 2008 @ 2:59 pm