It's been one of those days. I have been whined and bickered to death. You better believe that come bedtime I was watching the clock like a hawk, ready to send them packing. That was almost two hours ago. So why is it that I hear both Matthew and Emma still whining upstairs?
I am not coping well. I have eaten 6, count them, SIX cookies and a bowl of ice cream since lunch. I have said - OK yelled - damn and hell at least four times, and spent approximately 4 minutes crying out of sheer frustration on the front porch. I probably should be, you know, reading my scriptures and praying that tomorrow I'll be a better Mom, but instead I'm curled up on the couch watching "The Holiday" and wallowing in self pity. These are the moments that I kind of wish Jonny could just be a computer nerd and be home with us.
OK - wallowing no longer. We actually had a lot of fabulous times today. Things just kind of went downhill at the end of the day there...Tomorrow will be a better day.
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Oh, the joys of swearing at the kids. You are not alone, my friend. I may or may not have dealt with my little devil child Reagan by saying, "what the hell, Reagan?!" I'm not proud of it, but sometimes it's what comes out. So about the baby headbands, super duper easy. Get adult knee highs in any color, cut off the toe and the top part and sew the ends together. Then get flowers from the cheapest place possible, take them apart and mix and match to your hearts content. Then hot glue them back together, glue a gemstone in the middle, and glue the whole thing on an alligator clip. So much cheaper than buying them. Good luck tomorrow, here's hoping it'll be a little better ;)
PS If my headband instructions aren't clear, let me know and I try again. My brain is usually on autopilot and what makes sense to me doesn't always to the outside world.
oh, i know those days! but i do not know how you do them without the dad coming home at the end of the day!!!! good thing emma is so hilarious!!! you'll make it through my friend!! wishing you my very best. wish i were closer so we could hang out at the park!! lots of love!
Not only does my heart go out to you but I am amazed at your courage to share that. I know I've been there as many other moms, but your strength is amazing, because you're doing it alone. The sun'll come out tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrooooow, there'll be sun..etc. Sending you lots of love from Virginia.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who wants to yell explitives. I struggle with motherhood everyday and I appreciate your honesty which helps me know I'm not alone. We'll get through it and hopefully remember to "enjoy every minute." Don't you love it when people say that?
I just have to tell you that I, too, think watching "The Holiday" is a good solution to frustrating days. Good luck. You are a fantastic mommy!
I have been struggling myself lately, but not with kids. Just the one inside of me, buying a house, my rotten job, my demanding calling, etc. etc. etc. I was thinking about writing a venting Blog post myself...whenever I get the time. And reading your post and the comments below it make me glad that that kid is still inside of me. And I realize that it's too late to turn back now...
Since when are damn and hell swear words? If your related to Grandpa Amundsen then they are just words! =) I frequently say Damn it Jahnna or Riley or Colby or John!! =) Ok especially at John. Must be the uniform makes him do things that make me say things like that! Hang in there. Your doing a great job!
I am so sorry but I understand completely... I feel so bad saying this but it makes me feel better knowing that i"m not the only one who has days like this. Do you want to get together and do something?? Call me 225-0453.
Amen! I've had several of those days this week!!! And I only have 2kids and my husband is only gone most of the time! I don't know how you do it! And you only cried for 4 minutes? Wish we could get together. Thankfully there are good days (or even just good moments in a day) that help make this mothering thing easier.
my saying is, "dammit you guys, what have you done now?"
i never noticed how much i said it until i heard connor say it to logan...oh well. having a salty vocabulary is interesting, right?
and in my opinion, watching the holiday can cure any husbandisgone blues...at least for a couple of hours.
take care, my friend. you know i'm feeling you.
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