have any of you ever had a day that you just couldn't muster up ANY energy? I am currently in one of those days. I am still in my PJ's, and my house is still a mess (except for the kitchen..because spencer cleaned it up...and my room, also because spencer cleaned it up in order to "put me in the mood"), my laundry is NOT done. My hair is greasy, and I do not have deodorant on. grace just barely got dressed for the day (I think she has a ear infection...not sure, but we have a dr's appointment at 3:30), and is playing on the floor...she isn't too happy about the situation. I keep thinking to myself "just go to the laundry room, and start some laundry"...or just go and organize something"...or this is my favorite "take a shower, and clean yourself up"! BUT..the only thought that I really want to do is "go and take a long bath, then put your jammies back on, curl up on your bed and read till you go back to sleep"!
Poor Spencer is out and about doing productive things, and all he wants is a wife that wants to do the same (this is here say...spencer has never actually told me this, that isn't the kind of husband he is). I just want him to come home, and take grace (even though she is really crabby today), and let me take a nap.
Here is where my guilt come into play. I want to take a nap so bad...but then I get thinking..."spencer took grace this morning...that is selfish of me to make him take her again this afternoon"..."spencer got just as little sleep as ME....why am I so tired, and he isn't"....these are my thoughts. So I just keep wanted to take a nap/bath...but then Ijust keep talking myself out of it. By the way...Grace woke up like 5 times last night, and then ended up in bed with us. So I guess I will just keep sitting here on the couch watching food network thinking about myself! Because today I dont' have the energy to think of someone elts but me...and Grace, because that is the kind of mom I am .
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Are you pregnant? jk.
Cuz I'm exhausted and I'm pregnant. There are days (like today, and yesterday and the day before and the day before that) that I just don't wanna get up either. And just thinking about it makes me even more tired. Hope you get a burst of energy back soon, because I have a feeling I won't get mine back until October.
Don't feel bad. Remember, you are with Grace day in and day out. You are mommy, housekeeper, and cook. All that work and stress can build up on you. If you need a day to recover every now and then, TAKE IT! Especially when Spencer is able to be home to help. It's a lot of work, don't feel bad and make sure you get the relaxation you need every now and then.
I truly feel for you and I can relate. The whole conversation that you had with yourself about feeling guilty about your husband taking care of the baby, same one I've had so many times! When you have been woken up 5 times during the night, that's bound to take a toll. I wish I lived near you and I would be happy to give you a break. I hope that Grace starts sleeping better ASAP! I have found that being a mom is for sure the hardest thing ever!
Yes, I have days like that, but I don't have an excuse. At least you do. I don't care if you have no energy or motivation; I still love you! So cheer up, charlie. Or don't--you can be grouchy, too if you want. But the good news is I'm coming to AZ in a few days, and I will come bearing gifts for that baby of yours!
Jam, it is okay to have those days.. Today I totally totally wished I would have just been able to have a 'day off' from being a mom.. OH WELL.. it didn't happen- but at least you're blunt enough to tell the world about when you're feeling that way! Oh, and the pictures look so great. I was going to offer to fix them up.. but I wouldn't have done as good of a job as your sis in law did.. kudos to her!
Yes, I have days like that...where it's all I can do to feed my kids (even if it's a cookie). You are normal...and some people just need less sleep than others. Unfortunately, both me and my husband require a lot of sleep...which means crabby days during this stage of our life when we have little kids who are up at any given hour of the night..
Jami,
I am so sorry! I feel for you. Truly and honestly I do. I feel like I could have written this post myself. Maybe we are both still suffering from postpartum...? I think we need to go jogging tomorrow. Remember how good we feel afterwards? Sorry it didn't work out tonight. Preston was acting like a pill. Again.
I have these days ALL THE TIME!!! And, like Camille, I have NO excuse!!! Though maybe I can just blame it on being a teenager...?
Somedays are just like that. Today is one of those days for me. That's how I found your blog! Your family is so cute!
Um why did you not call me so Grace could come play and you could SLEEP! Please please put me on speed dial for Jami nap time. My girls had a blast at your house, thanks for doing that I never know whats going on when I am at work. Zoey says she watched Ariel at Sister Pitty's house!
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