Does anyone else ever feel like saying that to theie kids? I feel like that sometimes, but today for sure I do. Today has been a cranky day for my little ones, they got up to early...of course....so they struggled through the day.
Ray is gone at class tonight, so that makes the need to split my attention between 4 kids is even greater. While trying to talk on the phone, I started out with one child following me around crying, by the time I got off the phone I had 3 crying kids standing outside the bathroom door where I had locked myself in so I could try to finish my conversation...sorry Wanda! Don't think I am neglecting my kids, it was an important conversation, it was about whether or not there would be time to get my hair cut on Thursday with a friend of mine.
Did I mention I am a little sleepy because someone had to get up with the kids when they got up at the crack of dawn. So my patients is kinda wearing thin. If one more child rolls their eyes at me I might come unglued. Why does someone always need me when I am in the bathroom, or while I am cooking dinner, or of course while I am on the phone. This is why I need one of those machines that my kids can pull a number out of and wait their turn.
I feel like I should add the disclaimer that I love my kids, but come on, be honest. Don't we all have those days where you remember what your life was like before kids? Before stinky diapers, and pee on the floor, and before breaking up fights. Or are you kids perfect and you have no idea where I am coming from??
I wouldn't give up any of my kids, not for anything. But today I am on knock knock joke overload, and I am now saying for millionth time....please keep your hands to yourself, I am once again picking up food off the floor that Benjamin decided didn't belong on his plate anymore. So Parker, Lizzie, Timothy and Benjamin....please take a number and find a seat, this mom is on a break!
I might only have one kiddo, and God-willing we'll have more, but I totally understand your pain. On days when Lane is tired or crabby I just get so drained and frustrated. Isn't it a good reminder that God never gives us more than we can handle? Take a bubble bath and relax tonight! And make your kids stay in their rooms until at least 6:00!
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