Okay Moms or maybe the stay at home dad, you might relate to this one. I have had a crushing headache along with shooting ear pain and a come and go mild fever for days. Yesterday, I sat hunched over with chills, holding my head, and decided it was enough. Time to see if I could get some relief. Took myself to the instacare. Doc said everything looks fine. I wanted to yell at him to look at my brain! But yelling would have made my headache worse. So I drove home in tears. I made the kids some dinner then layed down for a few hours. MISTAKE... I know moms its tempting to take care of yourself once in a while, but don't do it. You will pay for it.
So this morning I pulled myself out of bed. Ear still hurting (no infection). Headache a little better (little prayer of Thanks) and started getting my kids ready. Then I came to the realization that not one of them did their homework while I was "taking care of myself". Not one of them. Two of my kids are leaving for a trip tomorrow. Not only did they not do their homework due today, they didn't do any of the work they needed to turn in early. Today my house is a mess, I have loads of laundry to do, I have a kid doctor appointment, dance, school early out, kids homework, pack the boys, etc etc. What I would like to do is go to bed. I know some of you out there are saying it... push through it like always, make it happen, you can do it. I know, I will. I learned my lesson. If you are saying "you signed up for it". Yes, I did, but it doesn't mean I always love it.
What a disaster! And the worst thing about your day today is early out. Hopefully your kids will be helpful today. I'm sorry that your week's been lousy. Drink some Diet Coke and feel better.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry. I totally know. I think we all do. I DREAD being sick because of paying for it after. Mike gets frustrated that I won't relax if I am sick or stressed, but that is because I know if I do relax, I will pay for it. Sigh. SO hard. Did you read that recent article foign around "don't carpe diem"? I loved it. It said just that -- yah we signed up to be moms, yah there are great moments, but there are moments of pure awfulness as well and no shame in admitting it!
ReplyDeleteBeing a sick mom is THE WORST. There is no break and no sympathy and no rest. And I'm guessing when you've got older kids, it's even worse (like the piles of homework are taller, you can't just stick them in front of the entire collection of pixar movies, and they have more stuff to get to). I'm so sorry you have been sick. And I second the comment about the "Don't Carpe Diem" article. We may have signed up for this, but it's not all rainbows and sunshine, and it's okay to admit it.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we sign up for things thinking they sound great....only to realize, sometimes they stink! I have been a stay at home mom for 22 years...off and on, and now that I work, I hate being sick even more! Not only do you have to function to get all the school work done, but as you know, you now have to dedicate your time to someone else! Like you feel like doing THAT!
ReplyDeleteHang in there. These days are numbered, sometimes that is a good thing. That laundry will be there, set your priorities, AKA put out the most urgent fire first, then go from there. Good luck with that. I'll wring that doctor's neck for you!
Wow, can I just say how much I needed to hear this today? I've been fighting off my own double ear infection for nearly a week now, and today I was in tears because my house is a mess and all the kids were yelling for my attention simultaneously. I hope you know that I think you're an awesome mommy and I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI super wish I read this earlier. I'm totally here chillin' with the kiddos if you need help. Seriously! I can pick up a child from school, run them somewhere and would love to make a meal for you! You can really call on me. It was fun to visit today too. Thanks! And P.S. I think you're an awesome mother with great kids! Truly!
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