Today I had fun plans to take my children on an adventure.
Today those plans didn't happen.
Today I yelled too many times.
Today I didn't put on make up.
Today I got in an argument with my mom.
Today I ordered 11 frozen meals from a catering company.
Today I wore my robe until 4:37 pm.
Today my children treated each other horribly.
Today Emily "cleaned" the house with spray sunscreen.
Today we canceled Plan B due to poor behavior after we didn't do Plan A due to poor behavior.
Today I cried in frustration.
Today I felt the grief of a friend.
Today Molly cried continuously unless I was holding her.
Today I did 3 loads of laundry and folded none of it.
Today I had my feelings hurt by my brother.
Today I felt overwhelmed.
Today I felt like I wasn't any good at this "stay home mom" gig.
Today I let my children wear me down.
Today I felt like a failure... as a mother, wife, daughter, and friend.
Today was not the day I had planned.
Tomorrow is a new day. I will be praying that I handle it better than I handled Today.
4 comments:
Oh Danielle! I'm so sorry you had a rotten day. Prayers that tomorrow will be better, and I'm sure it will!
But yesterday you comforted a friend, hosted a million kiddos, and encouraged other mothers! Call me when you need a break because I will help you remember what you do right!!!
Wow that was so great to read. I have days like those too, but I've never written them out like that. I took a deep breath after reading each one and I felt the stress melting away and it wasn't my bad day, but I've been there. Hang tough. Thank you for sharing.
Heather
We had a day like that Thursday and a little on Friday too. I think the out-of-school thing finally caught up and everyone just went crazy. Including me! I hope your days get better. Try getting out of the house or sending them outside, or yourself outside, every now and then. That seems to help around here a bit.
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