Finding Balance
I could come here and talk about how perfect my life is today but the truth is - this week my kids are driving me crazy*. Imagine that. I feel so much better and yet so much worse at the same time for writing that out. It's that whole mommy guilt thing.
I think the rain coupled with the changes in routine since we are back to homeschooling our 7 year old son has taken it's toll on our attention-commanding 4 year old son. Which basically translates to pure chaos & madness!
I feel really stressed ( extra special thanks to Hot Daddy for noticing as if I needed help recognizing it) and we are only 1 1/2 weeks into homeschooling this year. I really feel like I'm just going non stop with no end in sight and we've only just begun. OMFG!
I guess boundaries and finding balance is in order. Good advice is welcome.
* An extra special note to my kids should they come across this as adults
"Boys, I still really love you even though I say you drive me crazy. You drive me crazy in so many ways most of which are painfully sweet and fill me with awe but today the both of you are just driving me crazy in a rotten way."
Love, Mommy. Labels: finding balance, homeschooling, motherhood
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I could come here and talk about how perfect my life is today but the truth is - this week my kids are driving me crazy*. Imagine that. I feel so much better and yet so much worse at the same time for writing that out. It's that whole mommy guilt thing.
I think the rain coupled with the changes in routine since we are back to homeschooling our 7 year old son has taken it's toll on our attention-commanding 4 year old son. Which basically translates to pure chaos & madness!
I feel really stressed ( extra special thanks to Hot Daddy for noticing as if I needed help recognizing it) and we are only 1 1/2 weeks into homeschooling this year. I really feel like I'm just going non stop with no end in sight and we've only just begun. OMFG!
I guess boundaries and finding balance is in order. Good advice is welcome.
* An extra special note to my kids should they come across this as adults
"Boys, I still really love you even though I say you drive me crazy. You drive me crazy in so many ways most of which are painfully sweet and fill me with awe but today the both of you are just driving me crazy in a rotten way."
Love, Mommy.
I think the rain coupled with the changes in routine since we are back to homeschooling our 7 year old son has taken it's toll on our attention-commanding 4 year old son. Which basically translates to pure chaos & madness!
I feel really stressed ( extra special thanks to Hot Daddy for noticing as if I needed help recognizing it) and we are only 1 1/2 weeks into homeschooling this year. I really feel like I'm just going non stop with no end in sight and we've only just begun. OMFG!
I guess boundaries and finding balance is in order. Good advice is welcome.
* An extra special note to my kids should they come across this as adults
"Boys, I still really love you even though I say you drive me crazy. You drive me crazy in so many ways most of which are painfully sweet and fill me with awe but today the both of you are just driving me crazy in a rotten way."
Love, Mommy.
Labels: finding balance, homeschooling, motherhood
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9 Comments:
Hang in there...you are not alone. Me and the kids have had a rough time getting into the groove of things. As much as we love to spend time with other, we still wear on each others nerves. I think as much as they drive me crazy, I must drive them just as crazy too.
Today I was at my wits need...so we set the books aside and did creative art projects. It was good for everyone.
Hang in there!
that's right, you're not alone. we have two kids that are both angels and demons. i mean it! 3 1/2 and 2 yo, both going on TEEN! they are either playing nice or fighting or demanding mommy's attention. she wonders, "WHY ME?? Daddy is standing right there!"
anyway, we hope this is just something with a moon phase or the alignment of planets, can't be that all kids are like this!
you guys are not alone. i use blogging as a huge stress reliever!
Have you tried giving the little man some "school work" too so he doesn't feel left out? Good luck!
I don't think there is a Mom who hasn't been in your shoes and felt the same way. I know I have.
You just have to get through the bad days, if you have too much to do put the less important things on the back burner for a while.
I've found it takes me a couple of weeks to really get into a new routine and make it work for me.
I hope it will give you comfort in knowing there will be good days and eventually your kids will grow up!
I know what you mean. I only feel comfortable enough to tell my husband when the kids are making me out of my mind and I just want to get away.
I think most - if not all Mom's feel that way from time to time but sadly most of us won't admit it for fear of being judged.
So kudos to you for being honest. Nearly everyday there are times when the kids have my nerves on end and I have yet another one on the way.
I adore my kids and love that we're building a large family but it does get to me sometimes.
Being honest and taking time just for you is important. Especially with you being a homeschooler. You MUST find ways to get time alone and do things that feed your soul and mind.
HUGS HUGS HUGS!
:--) Nell
Big (((HUGS))). I really believe all moms feel this sometime or another. I wish time would slow down and we didn't have such crazy schedules either. I know I may let out steam and then I feel so guilty, but its better to be honest than putting on a fake oh high mighty mom that never gets stressed LOL.
You are absolutely the best mother in the world. You're also so laid back you're horizontal.
mom
I wanted to let you know that I was talking about you to my hubby the other day about how you were talking about homeschool and how you inspired me so much. (Sorry for the run on sentence!)
I hear ya on the kids driving you nuts. We certainly have those moments around here. Sad part is it is mostly the hubby that is the one that is the worse! LOL!
Have you tried giving the little man some "school work" too so he doesn't feel left out? Good luck!
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