Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Sucky Parent Day
Today I suck as a parent. The kids, honestly, were on my last nerve. At dinner they were so loud. Kennedy is talking a mile a minute. They are scarfing down their food ( gourmet meal of cereal and bagels because Lori and I did not have it in us to cook) and as soon as we try to eat they are asking for more of something. Ben is continually screeching. Kennedy is trying to talk louder in order to be heard. Ben, sensing he is being out done, puts his hand down his throat and makes himself vomit. The first sign of crazy is when you laugh hysterically before losing it. I was psycho. Laughing and yelling at the same time. Kennedy is crying because I am yelling and I am now yelling, crying and laughing within seconds of each other. The kids are in bed. I am left with my guilt and my wine.
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4 comments:
So hauntingly familiar! At least you get your wine:)! I have been known to resort to Benadryl!
God is preparing you! Trust your hopes not your fears!
God is preparing you! Trust your hopes not your fears!
Shelby,
I'm catching up on the blogs right now and in a funk partly because I am sort of sick and partly because I feel like I'm sucking as a mother. It seems most days are spent saying stop, don't, no, quit - sometimes at a full blown scream. Which makes me feel like I am never going to win the battle of defiance and pouting, or at least not before completely screwing him up and/or destroying his self-esteem. I read your blog and it is good to know I am in great company. Thanks for sharing yur bad day as it reassured me that I must be doing something right even when it feels like I am not.
Valerie
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