I hope this doesn't get to personal, but, does anyone ever feel like all they do is work. I spend my day from 6:00 in the morning to 10:00 at night taking care of everyone else's needs. Changing diapers, feeding babies, bouncing babies, holding babies so they will just sleep already!!! Then there is always the laundry, cleaning the bathroom, making the bed, making dinner, doing the dishes, dusting and the list goes on and on. Then when is there ever time for reading scriptures, praying, or something as simple as brushing my teeth.
I'm a little burnt out at the moment needless to say. Between Carter screaming and Landen being neglected most of the day I don't know if I'm doing it right. And between doctor visits all I do is worry about the next one. And on top of it I'm not sleeping because all I do is worry. I will never regret having children because I love them so much. My kids really are good kids, I just don't know if I'm doing a good job sometimes.
Does anyone understand?
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Man, I wish I had some good advice for you, but I know absolutely NOTHING about parenting! I do know how it feels to be burned out and having so much to do, but somehow we are always blessed with a way to get it all done, no matter how long it takes. I know you're a great mom and your kids are going to grow up knowing they are so loved by you! Keep up the good work and know that you are amazing!
Yes. I can completely understand what you are saying. I've told Josh before that there are days when Clara finds a way to push every single one of my buttons, including a few I didn't know I had. I don't have any grand advice. I'm still trying to figure out what works myself. But I just wanted you to know that I understand. Some days are just flat out better than others. And I really think that feeling frustrated about our kids, and worrying about doing things right doesn't mean that we are doing things wrong. It just shows that we really love them and want what is best for them. You are doing great! Being a parent is stressful...Sometimes I have to remind myself to just stop and enjoy the girls. In ten years I might miss the way things are now.
Oh Tiffany it sounds like you are reading my mind...hang in there though it does get better I promise. Already I am looking around thinking whew...glad those long days are behind me!! Keep it up you are doing great...just try to take 5 minutes for yourself and read a magazine locked in the bathroom...it seems to get me through those hard days :)
Sorry tif, that stinks. It is a normal emotion that is for sure. If I could guess I would say you are doing a TERRIFIC job. You are in a tough spot right now. Keep your chin up, it will get easier. I will say some prayers for ya. Interestingly enough, that seems to help. I know from experience! :) Can't wait to see how things progress with Carter. Hang in there!!!
What mother couldn't understand. Toot you are amazing and have a lot on your plate and believe it or not the hustle and bustle of these times will fly by and you will look back and be so much stronger for what you have done. I believe that more then anything it is through our trials that we become better people. It may not feel like it, but amazingly it happens. So in your case your getting pretty close to PERFECT! Hang in there...if you need help please be sure and ask! I would love to do whatever I can.
totally been there and stillllll doing that!!!! Hate to break it to ya..... it NEVER ends!!! Just know you are NOT alone!!! You are doing a great job, I know most days you don't feel it....but you are GREAT!!! call and chat any time!!
Tiff I am pretty sure we all feel that way at one time or another! For what it is worth, you are a doing a great job! I know things aren't easy right now, I used to always remind myself that these days go by so fast that when you look back it will only be a drop in the bucket!! Just remember you have a lot and your plate it will get better. Love you Toot!
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