It is one of those days. I feel the need to try and accomplish chores around the house that have been staring me in the face as I walk by, and haunting me as I escape in pursuit of other fun activities. I can no longer walk away.
Now I feel the push to finish these tasks. I have laundry piles to sort and fold, a trailer to prepare for winter and wash, a car to wash, a house to organize and clean, windows to wash, a garden to tend to, and fall chores to complete. In the midst of this I have kids vying for my attention and a baby needing to be fed every hour and half.
At first I was frustrated, overwhelmed, exhausted. Instead I should be thankful I have these problems and this is the height of my "problems". There are others who have no home or are in jeopardy of losing it due to economic failure. Others who struggle with trying to get their kids attention.
So I should count myself fortunate and tackle the chores as I can. Find the time to balance time with kids, and getting things done.
I do have one question though, where do the Mom's whose houses are perfectly clean and organized find the time? What am I doing wrong?!
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Frustrations of a Mom
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I often feel this exact same way. I look around my house at everything piling up, my books in the shelf that need studied, food that needs cooked, kids that crave attention, everything always needing something and wonder how some moms do it. I have been to some moms homes where everything has a place and is in that place, where not only are the kids done up but she is to (it is rare I have time to do my make-up let alone hair!) when I leave the home it is a good day if all the kids are looking sharp. If you find out what we are doing let me know because I would LOVE to know the secret to organizing motherhood. I was thinking of getting a few large calenders and having a schedule made out...but then again.. where will I find the time. :D You are far from alone Heather! You are correct though...we are very fortunate.
ReplyDeleteThe days of feeling overwhelmed...will they ever go away? Unfortunately they do. I am reminded of the song by a country singer whose name escapes me called "You're gonna miss this". It speaks about these days of feeling overwhelmed as a mom and how those feelings will be overcomed only to be replaced with other challenges of life. My boys are now 10 and 12 and the house stays somewhat clean and organized and the chores get done with the welcome help of my now more independent children. But gosh I miss the days when I could sit in my rocking chair singing them to sleep or have them crawl in my lap and have them lay their head on my shoulder all in the midst of a disaster area.I know it can be hard but knowing what I know now I say.., Love where your at because your unbelievably gonna miss it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy for the reminder that one day this will change. In the thick of it, it can be tough to see the forest.
ReplyDeleteI agree Autumn - who are these perfectly organized, done up moms anyways? Best I can figure is they either have a maid or do not spend time playing with their kids!
I guess I will celebrate the chocolate smeared on the door jam and get the paints out! :)