How do I get so behind? on housework? on laundry? on grocery shopping? on organizing? on finishing projects?
Sometimes I feel like a need a 'do-over'. Do you ever feel this way? Right now, my mind is so overwhelmed at the projects I need to start, some that have been started, yet lay unfinished, and some that I have finished but now need to start over. Why can't I keep up with it all? I only work 2 1/2 days a week, you would think I'd use my time wisely the other 4 1/2 days by keeping up with...life. I feel like my house is the dirtiest it's ever been, I have more laundry to complete than I've EVER had (seriously, the clothes in the BOTTOM of the hamper I haven't worn in WEEKS - that's how far behind I am), I haven't cooked a good homecooked meal for my family in forever, I feel like when I do pick up - I 'half' do it because it's just going to get cluttered again, Clay and I haven't spent time as just 'us' in so long I'm beginning to feel distanced and it's affecting me, I feel like I'm always on edge about everything with everyone....and I could go on and on.
Just needed time to vent. Anyone else ever feel this way?
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Praying for you JoBeth!
YES! I feel that way *right* now.
Praying for you.
YES Jobeth, you are not alone! I feel the exact same way! Hang in there girl. I'm hoping this bible study we're getting ready to start during Sunday School will help us refocus, then everything else should start falling in to place.
We've been having the same issue at our house. No matter what I do I feel like I get nothing done. One thing I've learned is you need to make sure your marriage is a priority so you can be good parents to Reese. We neglected that and I think Olivia suffered more then we did from watching us argue and not be loving to each other.
I work 2 days a week and I am always behind too. It happens... I"m not sure why.. Part of my problem is that I like to spend my days with Story, so I know I get behind.. lol It's all right! Everything always gets done.....
Honey, that is something that I battle with everyday. And I don't even work! Just realize that your baby is only a baby once! The other stuff will wait! :)
You are not alone! I have spent the last 3 days trying to catch up on laundry...on for the baskets to be full again!!!
I totally feel ya on this one. I think we all have times like this...it comes with the territory. The balance of wife, mother, job, house, LIFE - it can be oh so overwhelming at times.
It'll get better...thinking of you. :-)
For sure - we don't have family anywhere close to us, so we have NO break from the kiddos ever. It's tough, but I think it also brings you and the hubby closer together because you both have to overcome alot of hurdles as a team.
I've felt like that before...remember my post about waking up in the middle of the night thinking about all the things I need to do. It will get better. As we get older, we have to be able to let stuff go and remember we are NOT perfect! I'm praying for you!
i completely feel ya on this one! the dust and laundry will always be there, our littles ones will not. hang in there.
i know something that will make you feel a lot better: come and peek through one of my windows and see what MY house looks like RIGHT NOW. Tropical Storm Kate has just touched down.
who new being a mom would add 5 more loads a laundry, make your house look like a train wreck and add 10 pounds to your shoulders???!!!!! girl, i know how you feel! it def can be stressful and overwhelming! one good thing is we're all in it together! we can lean on each and pray for one another!
I do understand exactly what you are talking about. Jeff and I each have full time jobs and then 2 businesses on top of that. It is hard to find us time b/c when we get home we just want to spend time with Luke. We try and go out on a date at least once a month...it's notmuch, but it helped tremendously.
I know how you feel I did 3 or 4 loads of laundry last night! I know we all like a clean house ( and this is coming from the biggest neat freak) but remember that Reese won't be little for ever!
Oh Jobeth-- we all get that way from time to time!! I echo what everyone else has already said. All of that housework and laundry will be around for the rest of our lives but Reese is only a child once. I hope that you and Clay can have some alone time soon. thinking of you!
and yes, if you want to come feel better, come look through my windows on any given day!
you are normal... i promise... we all go through things and wonder how and why... my advice is to make sure that you make time for you and clay... like a date night...once a wk. or once a month... this sooooo important...things around the house can wait,,, your precious one is on the top of the list... your house and to do list can wait... enjoy Reese and Clay.. if I can help in any way I would love too.....enjoy spoiling little ones.. just let me know....just ask Tare Baley....you must have time for your self without feeling guilty...this will be so good for you, Clay and Reese....I know from past expeience... your are normal, just like other moms...hang in there... love you... Mrs. Peg
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