This was my day:
Got to bed late. And of course, Dash woke up at 3:30 a.m. (I couldn't fall back asleep). Tad woke up at 4:30 a.m. (Let's nurse the baby!) Alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m. (Seriously?) Let's start the day: Spit up. Rush out the door. Drop Kids off. Work. Deadlines at Work. Rush home. Pick-Up Boys. BabySit Neighbor. Laundry.
Ultimate-toddler-tantrum-fest-2011.
(It was a marathon, I tell you, lasting 1+ hours. FUN!!)
Spit-up. Fussy baby. I Need a Cookie. Neighbor Toddler Wet the Bed (My bed, mind you! Fortunately, though, on Tyler's side, lol). More Laundry. Work. More Spit-Up. Nap time's over! Library. Shhhhhhh! Errands. Dinner. Is that more spit-up on my shorts? Dumb dog eats my dinner. (&*$%!!*^) Oh heck, a few more cookies won't hurt. Play Outside. It’s friggin' hot outside. Fussy baby. Defiant (read: tired) toddler. Kids to Bed. More work. Found out I screwed up earlier at work. Polished off the rest of the cookies. Bubble Bath to End the Day--oh wait, water heater randomly went out...only Cold h2O tonight. Bed for me???
I kid you not, this was my day today. It sucked. Tyler was at work, too, so I was on my own! It's by God's sheer grace that I didn't snap...except when the dog ate my dinner. Then I snapped a little. I raised my voice at the dumb dog (which is kind of funny that I even did that! It's a dog for crying out loud, but I did.) And as soon as I did, I had a toddler on my heels telling me "Mommy, that's too loud. You be nice to Lady Belle."
And for those who may not be parents yet, I feel I must offer a disclaimer, as to not scare you out of bearing children with this post. So here it is. Disclaimer: Portions of this blog may not be an actual portrayal of day-to-day life with children/toddlers/babies, but portions of this blog may be an actual portrayal of day-to-day life with children/toddlers/babies. Results may vary.
I do miss blogging, as its a fun, creative outlet for me. But I hope everyone understands that most of the time, I don't have time. And when I do have the time, I'm so worn down that I just don't have it in me.
But I guess after today, I'm so worn down that I needed to vent, tell my story, complain a little, and (hopefully) find comfort and love from those who have been through it and can help me laugh. Any takers???
5 comments:
I guess I should note that not 5 minutes after posting this, our fave photographer posted a sneak peek of the boys' photo shoot. A shot of the two them, in the handsome matching shirts, was God's gentle reminder that this is what I here on Earth to do--raise Boys! and that I do love being a mom despite days like today.
Hi Lauren!I think your banner and button look fabulous, you did a great job! I can understand the craziness of being a mom, wife, working, ect... (I have 3 little ones!), but like you said its such a blessing too:) Have a great day!
Becky
I'm totally laughing because I have not been there. If I had I would probably cry and yell at the dog too. Thanks for the disclaimer but I still want to have kids.
I vote for 3 more cookies! I think God gives us a few days like this so we really appreciate how blessed we are all the other days. Hang in there, girl, you're an awesome mom... who deserves more cookies... :)
I hear you mamma! Life is hectic and crazy, you do what you can and the rest doesn't matter. And just in case you forgot, I'm right across the street when you need a time out on days like that:) just sayin...
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