Sometimes when you're looking at people's blogs, all you can see is the good stuff. Right? You think,
Here are a few of the things that are a little off in my life today:
"Wow, her kids are so smart!"
or
"That child seems so well-behaved."
or
"That family does such fun things."
or
"I wish I was motivated enough to do that."
Obviously we all have our trials and tribulations even if they're not out in the open for all to see. So this blog is dedicated to all you bloggers out there who have ever thought any of the above things (because I know I have!). Now you can think,
"Man, I'm glad my kids aren't like that."
or
"At least my house is cleaner than that!"
or
"At least I can cook better than that."
or
"I'm glad I don't have that."
etc., etc., etc.....
or
"That child seems so well-behaved."
or
"That family does such fun things."
or
"I wish I was motivated enough to do that."
Obviously we all have our trials and tribulations even if they're not out in the open for all to see. So this blog is dedicated to all you bloggers out there who have ever thought any of the above things (because I know I have!). Now you can think,
"Man, I'm glad my kids aren't like that."
or
"At least my house is cleaner than that!"
or
"At least I can cook better than that."
or
"I'm glad I don't have that."
etc., etc., etc.....
Here are a few of the things that are a little off in my life today:
1. I love Janelle to pieces, but she is one major whiner. It drives me CRAZY. My parents tell me it's a mother-like-daughter thing because I was the same way when I was her age, but I'm not quite sure I believe that. Boy, does she try my patience sometimes!
She also doesn't mind throwing little tantrums in public if something has gotten out of her control. She doesn't care that people are looking at her, despite the fact that I've told her over and over that she's acting like a baby. For goodness sake, she's almost 5!!!
2. I also love my little man, Spencer. He is my pride and joy, however if something doesn't go the way he thinks it will go he can scream like a banshee...or a Lord of the Rings Ringwraith to more accurately describe it. It's not just a little cry of frustration it's a full on "AAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!!!!!" at the very tip top of his lungs. It's rather embarrassing when we're in public.
Spencer also gets into everything. Janelle wasn't ever really like that. I knew I could just leave her with a bunch of toys and she would stay there perfectly content. Spencer, on the other hand, has to be watched every second of the day. For example, this morning I turned the tv on for the kids in my room so I could take a shower. I left the door open to the bathroom so I could hear any screams and rushed to get in for 5 minutes. In those 5 minutes Spencer wandered into my bathroom and started playing with the plunger (which Janelle took away from him and stuck in my bathtub so he wouldn't get it), then he got the toilet scrubber (which Janelle also took away), and THEN he went back and picked up the trash can and started carrying it into my bedroom. Ewww!!! By this point I was done showering and quickly got ready so I could make him lunch and put him to bed. This kid is busy ALL the time!
3. Usually I really enjoy exercising and am good about doing it. It makes me feel good about myself and gives me the extra energy I need to chase my kids around. However, this week, I have been a major bum. Why? I'm not sure. Hopefully by next week (or tomorrow even!) I'll be a little more motivated before I gain 50 lbs.
4. On some days I've just had it with kids by about 5:30pm and it's all I can do to just get them in bed. On one of these nights this week this is what Janelle had for dinner:
She also doesn't mind throwing little tantrums in public if something has gotten out of her control. She doesn't care that people are looking at her, despite the fact that I've told her over and over that she's acting like a baby. For goodness sake, she's almost 5!!!
2. I also love my little man, Spencer. He is my pride and joy, however if something doesn't go the way he thinks it will go he can scream like a banshee...or a Lord of the Rings Ringwraith to more accurately describe it. It's not just a little cry of frustration it's a full on "AAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!!!!!" at the very tip top of his lungs. It's rather embarrassing when we're in public.
Spencer also gets into everything. Janelle wasn't ever really like that. I knew I could just leave her with a bunch of toys and she would stay there perfectly content. Spencer, on the other hand, has to be watched every second of the day. For example, this morning I turned the tv on for the kids in my room so I could take a shower. I left the door open to the bathroom so I could hear any screams and rushed to get in for 5 minutes. In those 5 minutes Spencer wandered into my bathroom and started playing with the plunger (which Janelle took away from him and stuck in my bathtub so he wouldn't get it), then he got the toilet scrubber (which Janelle also took away), and THEN he went back and picked up the trash can and started carrying it into my bedroom. Ewww!!! By this point I was done showering and quickly got ready so I could make him lunch and put him to bed. This kid is busy ALL the time!
3. Usually I really enjoy exercising and am good about doing it. It makes me feel good about myself and gives me the extra energy I need to chase my kids around. However, this week, I have been a major bum. Why? I'm not sure. Hopefully by next week (or tomorrow even!) I'll be a little more motivated before I gain 50 lbs.
4. On some days I've just had it with kids by about 5:30pm and it's all I can do to just get them in bed. On one of these nights this week this is what Janelle had for dinner:
Corn, olives, and cereal.
She thought I was the best mom ever when I said, "You can pick whatever you want for dinner as long as it's healthy." I felt a little guilty when I saw her entree all together, but at least it wasn't too bad for her! 5. My kids' bathroom is a wreck. It never stays clean for more than a day. Ergh.
6. I think I might have a cavity and we don't have dental insurance. There goes my kitchen table for 3 more months.
So there you have it six things that aren't perfect in my life that I'm sure some of you might be able to relate to. I didn't post this blog to get pity because I don't feel sorry for myself for having them, nor did I post them simply to complain. I just wanted to let the world know that behind all the cute pictures, lies a completely somewhat normal somewhat dysfunctional family! Despite these little trials, I love my kids, I love my husband, I love my house, I have great friends, and I'm actually having a fairly good week! Hope everyone has a good weekend!
No Disney pictures yet, but I'll be getting them this weekend!
9 comments:
Sorry about your cavity, that is never a good thing... expensive even with insurance. Laura, we all have stuff like this. Josh is whiney too-- and I use to be a whiner so I think it is passed down in families... must be why they get along so well!
Boys are busy bodies! Baby gates use to be my best friends. I just now took the baby gates down in the kitchen... and my kids are 4 and 5! ;) Boys are too curious for their own good sometimes.
Anyway, hang in there-- When things get rough around here, Jeff and I always have two words we say to eachother and it's almost become a joke because some days, we are saying them constantly "Refiners Fire".
Welcome to Normalville! Anyone who says they don't experience these kinds of fun trials is either 1) a liar, 2) totally unaware, 3) heavily medicated, or 4) named "Oprah". Just kidding--even Miss O's got her cross to bear.
T & I were just discussing this topic the other day and I truly believe people do themselves a disservice by living in a state of denial or perceived perfection. Especially when it comes to competative parents. Kids need to learn that life is about choices, not having a steller academic resume and laundry list of extracirricular activities.
I'll go so far as to say it's our quirks that make us endearing and wonderful. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it! :o)
I can totally relate! You're right, it's much easier to see the good in everyone else and to see the bad in ourselves/children. Nice to be reminded that we ALL go through these things!
What?? You aren't perfect like me?? Just kidding!! I like this post b/c its so true about life!!
Oh Laura, thanks for sharing this post. It makes me feel normal!
You're not alone, Princess. And other than being a little carb-heavy, I see nothing wrong with Janelle's dinner. Scrumptious!
This is funny because the other day I told myself I was done looking at other peoples blogs because sometimes I get really depressed from them and feel like I am not a good mom, my kids are aweful etc. etc. (same thing you said), I think women can be our worst enemies sometimes because at this young stage of parenthood people are more worried about one upping someone else then lifting up someone else. I feel like I have always been pretty honest about the fact that I am not perfect, my kids are naughty and my house is never clean but NO ONE else is, so either I am the only imperfect one or everyone else is in denial. It gets tiring being honest when no one else is. So anyway, I am glad you did this post. Sorry for the ramble, obviously it has been on my mind too.
wait-were you talking about my house or yours?? right now mine are outside in their pjs (It's almost 10am)and regan has snot all over her face and rylei has dirt all over her.
thank goodness we have a place to share all our joys & sorrows!
Can I tell you how much I appreciate this post?! I sometimes look at other people's blogs and feel quite depressed after. So it's good to know that it's not all spotless house, gourmet meals, and angelic kids at your house either:) Because it hardly ever is at mine:)
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