This weekend Harmony & I were looking at blogs of our friends and family. It is so fun to see what everyone is up to and see all the pictures. After a little while we noticed that we were starting to feel like the biggest slackers, not to mention the worst mothers and wives ever. You people are amazing. We noticed all the beautiful meals you made, the crafts you are working on, your perfectly groomed and behaved children, and did I mention the baskets you are weaving yourselves? (not kidding) As I sat in church and listened to Luke sing at the top of his lungs (words he made up on his own) I thought I bet all those great Mom's out there are sitting next to their reverent children soaking in the spirit and enjoying the sabbath. What is wrong with me? Then it hit me... I know that I am not alone. (At least I know Harmony is with me) At least I was there right? So this post is for all you mothers who are feeling guilty. Look at my blog anytime you want to get a little pick me up. You have to be doing better than this...
This is our typical day...
The alarm rings at 7:00 a.m. I hit the snooze button at least twice. If Libby is awake in the other room I just let her play until she starts to cry. I then pull myself out of bed and start rushing.
I think I say "hurry" at least 10 times a morning to the kids. I get the boys breakfast, a hot breakfast in our house is VERY RARE, and it is usually Pop Tarts.
Notice what they got today... Gotta love Costco muffins.
(Trevor does cook on the weekends, and I usually complain about the mess)
After taking D.J. to school (at least 5 minutes late, 3 times a week) I come home and before I even feed Libby I get a drink of Diet Coke. It will be the first of at least 5 today. While I get her ready Luke will watch cartoons. Cartoons are usually on in our house all day.
After getting Luke dressed I will take a quick look in the mirror and hope that my hair is just "clean enough" that I can get away with not washing it. I love ponytails. If I don't have anything planned then it is a No Makeup Day. (love those) I then throw on clothes, usually one of Trevor's T-shirts and then I am ready for the day.
For lunch my kids almost always get a sandwich unless I am feeling extra nice and I want to make them something really nice like, Mac & Cheese or dare I say a corn dog? Today was one of those days... they lucked out and got mac & cheese AND applesauce. Man, I am awesome!
I then do some housework, although I do make any excuse to go shopping instead. Yes, I have been known to go in public looking like I described above. Scary I know!
The chances of having dinner even started by the time Trevor gets home is slim to none. I usually whip something up at about 6:30. Gourmet for us is anything that requires the oven or stove to be turned on. The microwave is my best friend. Then it's time to do homework, if I remember. Then the kids are off to bed. Which means they will be getting out at least 5 times and I will end up yelling. Yes, I will admit that I have yelled at my kids. Sorry. Then if I am lucky I can veg on the couch the rest of the night. The last thing I am going to do is something productive.
So do you all feel better? You have to feel like the worlds greatest Mom and Wife now. Your welcome!
For all of you that are worried for my children just know that they have a great Dad that compensates for their crazy Mother. :)
6 comments:
Thanks for the reality check. I love the pics. I think I say "They're (carpool) going to be here any minute" atleast 15 times a day. Today is president's day and that means no school. I was so excited not to have to wake up and get them ready. We are still lounging around in our pjs and it's almost noon. Everyone needs a day off now and again. And yes, I do go in public in my pj's (aka comfy clothes). For example, Losw Hermanos visitors say me in my fleece pants and a non matching tee just last Saturday. The food was worth it. FYI, is was 9:30 at night so that justifies it a bit. Hey, I'm lucky if I get out of the house some days. Well, I'm off to Target. Atleast I brushed my teeth. Chances are I'll see Sarah there.
Wow - I think you still get more done than me in a day. I know what you mean though. So often I read my family blogs and think, how do they have that much time and energy. (Let alone the creativity). I simply tell myself I have kids who love me and an amazing husband who doesn't care if the house is perfect. That's what I usually worry about. I think as mom's we think we have to be perfect, but you know, in my kids eyes I know I'm close. They love me for me and that is the best! Thanks for reminding me I'm a good mom. And yes, I often go into public in Pj's without make-up and with my greasy hair back in a bun. I think it is a mark of a true mom! Love ya!
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I know how you feel. That is my morning and nights to a T. Remember you are a great mother
What are you talking about when you say "cook dinner." Don't you know where all the fast food and take out joints are in your town yet? I stay in my jammies pretty much all day. And, don't you know that people only put the best stuff on their blogs. I really wanted to take a picture of Hallie doing something cute yesterday and post it on my blog, but her hair wasn't done all day, so there was no way I was going to post her like that (even though she's still adorable.) I want everyone to think I have it ALL together, I'm such a good faker. P.S. I washed my hair Friday and it's now Tuesday, so maybe that will make you feel better.
Sarah, I am totally a slacker Mom too. Most of the time I do tell my kids no to going out in the snow b/c Dayton takes longer to get dressed than he stays out. Those snow pics are over a month old and we haven't been back out since. So no worries. Cartoons are also on at our house all day - Backyardigans are my favorite. And I am glad we are not the only ones who refuse to do anything productive after the kids are in bed...we are guaranteed to be sitting on the couch watching TV. Go slackers!
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