I need a two day vacation from...
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I need a two day vacation from...
| Thu, 09-29-2005 - 11:54pm |
everyone and everything and it's just not possible. I need to disconnect from my kids and husband, housework, meals, preschool, driving, shopping, errands, crying, whining, telephones, and all forms of media. For two days I don't want to help anyone, fix anything, or WHATEVER!
All week I have been feeling like a slow pressure cooker and not knowing what it will take to make me lose it entirely, but that sometime, something will make me pop. It's been a busy week, crazy. I've been on my own a lot lately because dh is either working or working at my parents, remodeling their sunroom. Money flying out the window for groceries and unexpected, extra stuff (oops, forgot to buy cereal, we need more milk again?, just can't find the right shirt for ds for a family portrait...) I didn't want to (normally didn't need it) buy a new shirt for ds, but nothing he has seems to go with anything any of us are wearing for a family picture this weekend.
The worst was today: Ds got in trouble at preschool again; this time two time-outs for kicking and pinching a student(s). This is his first year at preschool. He was doing so well in class, but this week at home he has been acting up more (not physically) and having poop accidents for whatever reason. I was angry and upset by his behavior at school. I don't know if I was more upset that he had to go to time-out twice or that he is not that type of kid (to hurt others). He loves other kids and I've seen him be very kind. I'm afraid if other parents get wind of it, he will be known as the trouble-maker ("Oh, something must be going on at home for him to behave like that. Don't play with him.) He is a very loving, affectionate boy. Hopefully, it won't happen again. He had consequences at home too and he was remorseful.
We are also having problems with the cat. Had to take him to the vet yesterday then back again today for an x-ray and urinalysis. X-ray negative, but the dumb cat would not pee while there. We spent $35 to have him there all day, too much for the x-ray, and charged us for this non-absorbing litter so I could bring a sample in tomorrow. The stubborn thing has not gone yet and he has been home almost 7 hours. They said they pumped him full of fluids. Arrrgh!
Dd has been up crying a few times tonight. Probably her last 1 yr. molar. It's a long night. Dh went to bed early. It never fails; whenever I have had a really difficult day and can't take anymore, he's had one too and so I'm pretty much on my own to handle what's next/left for the night. Like his bad day is always worse than mine.
Can someone call me off sick from the job for a while? :) Tomorrow will be better.
Thanks for listening.
Andrea
All week I have been feeling like a slow pressure cooker and not knowing what it will take to make me lose it entirely, but that sometime, something will make me pop. It's been a busy week, crazy. I've been on my own a lot lately because dh is either working or working at my parents, remodeling their sunroom. Money flying out the window for groceries and unexpected, extra stuff (oops, forgot to buy cereal, we need more milk again?, just can't find the right shirt for ds for a family portrait...) I didn't want to (normally didn't need it) buy a new shirt for ds, but nothing he has seems to go with anything any of us are wearing for a family picture this weekend.
The worst was today: Ds got in trouble at preschool again; this time two time-outs for kicking and pinching a student(s). This is his first year at preschool. He was doing so well in class, but this week at home he has been acting up more (not physically) and having poop accidents for whatever reason. I was angry and upset by his behavior at school. I don't know if I was more upset that he had to go to time-out twice or that he is not that type of kid (to hurt others). He loves other kids and I've seen him be very kind. I'm afraid if other parents get wind of it, he will be known as the trouble-maker ("Oh, something must be going on at home for him to behave like that. Don't play with him.) He is a very loving, affectionate boy. Hopefully, it won't happen again. He had consequences at home too and he was remorseful.
We are also having problems with the cat. Had to take him to the vet yesterday then back again today for an x-ray and urinalysis. X-ray negative, but the dumb cat would not pee while there. We spent $35 to have him there all day, too much for the x-ray, and charged us for this non-absorbing litter so I could bring a sample in tomorrow. The stubborn thing has not gone yet and he has been home almost 7 hours. They said they pumped him full of fluids. Arrrgh!
Dd has been up crying a few times tonight. Probably her last 1 yr. molar. It's a long night. Dh went to bed early. It never fails; whenever I have had a really difficult day and can't take anymore, he's had one too and so I'm pretty much on my own to handle what's next/left for the night. Like his bad day is always worse than mine.
Can someone call me off sick from the job for a while? :) Tomorrow will be better.
Thanks for listening.
Andrea

You go girl, let it alllll out. I feel almost the same way the past couple of days. Big ((((((HUGS))))))) to you! Hang in there, it will get better.
Olivia
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(((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))
You know what, Andrea....I'd like to go on the vacation with you!
I feel for you. It would be tough taking care of and worrying about another child, even if she is a teenager. Sounds like you need a "mom's night out." That's one of the reasons I joined the local MOM"S Club. They have a MNO once a month and now I am in charge of planning it. I actually might be lucky enough to get two in Oct. One is for my son's preschool. It's an inexpensive fundraiser and a way to meet other mom's from the school. Can I be so lucky to get out two nights in a row. (Three, with my art class on Mondays.)
It's weird, but lately I've been into reading these books about women making major changes in their lives, where they leave their husbands for a long vacation or even permanently, in order to satify their own needs and be happy. I would never do that, and it isn't even like that for me. But they are somewhat inspiring; making me want to do more for myself and not settle for being last all the time. One of the books is called "The Good Wife Gets Strikes Back." Seeing the title made my dh a little nervous. lol
Thanks for the support, hugs, and making me laugh. I needed it.
Andrea