Sweet and sour
Some days, I feel like the worst mother.
Days when I contemplate why we’re trying so hard to have another child, when the one we already have makes my head want to explode.
Days when I wish my daughter were in preschool…just for a few hours.
Days when the whining, complaining, and tantrums reach a fever pitch, and I wish I could just stomp away, plugging my fingers into my ears.
Days when I wish I could lock myself in my room and have a time out.
Days when I feel like everything is totally unfair.
Days when I wish that everyone would just leave my things alone. Especially my snacks.
Days when I really have no desire…to share.
“Days when I contemplate why we’re trying so hard to have another child, when the one we already have makes my head want to explode.” I have had the same thoughts lately! Gah!
How funny we both posted photos of chocolates today!
Holly at Tropic of Mom’s last blog post..Baby showers for the second (third, fourth…) child?
June 9th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
@Holly- LOL! With thoughts like those, it’s no wonder we’ve been craving chocolate
June 9th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
LOL…we ALL have those days!
Muthering Heights’s last blog post..Wordless/Wordful Wednesday – Screaming Baby Not Included
June 10th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Yum. I think you’re going to make me have to go pop a piece of chocolate before bed.
And, come to think, I really think I DO eat more chocolate now that I’m a Mom than I did previously. . . especially sneaking those m&m’s.
Okay, gotta go get some chocolate.
Rachel @ Grasping for Objectivity in my Subjective Life’s last blog post..Kid Play at Kid’s Gym
June 10th, 2009 at 12:06 am
Oh man, now you’re making me feel guilty for snarfing one of Doug’s 50th birthday chocolates. Shhh, don’t tell him!!
Angela at mommy bytes’s last blog post..WW – Dova Tells Grandma a Secret
June 10th, 2009 at 12:09 am
HA – those would so go on the top shelf in my house!
Tiaras & Tantrums’s last blog post..May You . . .
June 10th, 2009 at 12:10 am
I think we all have those days. I wouldn’t want to share those either though, yum!
Staci A’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Army Explorer
June 10th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Yummm! Now I am craving chocolate….and I never share, LOL!
Christine’s last blog post..Wordful/Wordless Wednesday Camp Edition
June 10th, 2009 at 12:10 am
@ everyone- Ah, so glad to hear I’m not alone
June 10th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Aww.. we all have days like that!! Have an extra piece for me too! Tomorrow is a new day.
Tonya’s last blog post..Drops of Winter’s Past…
June 10th, 2009 at 12:25 am
You sound perfectly normal to me!
Sharon’s last blog post..I’ve Been Tagged!
June 10th, 2009 at 12:33 am
mmmm… looks delicious!!
I have a linky up for WW… make sure to come by and link up!! http://doresdiaries.com/2009/06/wordless-wednesday-june-10th-edition.html
Dore’’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday (June 10th edition)
June 10th, 2009 at 12:38 am
Oh yummy yummy
Louise’s last blog post..Peter Organics Fruit Pouches are yummy
June 10th, 2009 at 12:48 am
Aww…all of those were triggered by the snacks! LOL
Mariposa’s last blog post..Memory Lane…Fun At Work!
June 10th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Drool! I want one of those!
jenni williams’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Swimming
June 10th, 2009 at 1:15 am
I just made myself a huge mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream on top…and shared it with both my kids. I didn’t want to share but my sweet tooth couldn’t hold out until they went to bed!
Melissa’s last blog post..Conversations with Adelle
June 10th, 2009 at 1:17 am
My husband will definitely love the chocolate treat
Happy WW!
Joanne’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Silk Cocoon
June 10th, 2009 at 1:50 am
Oh gawd … who would want to share those! I sure as hell wouldn’t! Happy WW! My Parents’ Backyard http://tinyurl.com/nothar
June 10th, 2009 at 2:24 am
We all have those days….wait till they are teens..(LOL) it may make you wish they were two again…
June 10th, 2009 at 2:44 am
LOL..I wouldn’t want to share those either!!
June 10th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Chocolate is always my prescription to help melt my blues away. That and a bit of beer.
I don’t share either.
June 10th, 2009 at 5:50 am
Then don’t!
Jientje’s last blog post..A Thousand Words In Idioms, M and N
June 10th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Hang in there and enjoy the bonbons. The tantrums never really go away, they just get bigger.
June 10th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Oh, yumyum
I know how to cure her from getting your chocolate.
Put one with alcohol in there, make sure she takes that one
I’m mean, I know. I don’t have kids
June 10th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Totally normal feelings that I’ve had lots of times myself. Good thing they don’t last.
Maria@Conversations with Moms’s last blog post..Bella Sara – Review and Giveaway
June 10th, 2009 at 7:48 am
You know, of course, that the chocolate is headed right for the junky trunk, right? Not that your trunk is full of junk – yet – but it’s accumulating stuff with each piece of chocolate.
Mmmmm.
Chocolate.
I think I have to have some.
lceel’s last blog post..MBVP (More Boring Vacation Pictures)
June 10th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Oh, I’m so there with ya! I like to lock myself in my bedroom during the girls nap time with a BIG box of Godiva – heck, I’ll take Hershey’s for that matter as long as it’s all MINE!
June 10th, 2009 at 8:23 am
I am with you! It’s not like my child wants to share her tasty snacks (that I made) with me! Why am I expected to share with her when I have something yummy?!
Lauren’s last blog post..WW – The girl that refused to take a paci has had a change of heart
June 10th, 2009 at 8:28 am
When chocolate is involved, I don’t like to share either!
Happy WW to you! I hope that you will come and see my entry, too.
Carleen’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Fruit of the Vine
June 10th, 2009 at 8:44 am
been there!
June 10th, 2009 at 8:57 am
been there!
Leidy’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesdays-Art
June 10th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Ah, chocolate makes it all so much better!
Kathleen’s last blog post..Wordful Wednesday: Impending Summer
June 10th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Can’t blame you. I wouldn’t share those bonbons either! Sorry Babisodes is being so annoying.
Dot’s last blog post..Happy Birthday to Us
June 10th, 2009 at 9:04 am
I totally understand those feelings. Eat all the chocolate yourself. You deserve it.
Secret Mom Thoughts’s last blog post..Then and Now
June 10th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Oh those look delish..
but you enjoy!! (choc can cure all sometimes!!)
Kim’s last blog post..Wordless AND Wordful Wednesday..I’m thinkin, I’m thinkin, I’m thinkin
June 10th, 2009 at 9:23 am
I think we all have those days! Those chocolates help don’t they?:-)
susieshomemade’s last blog post..An Epic Battle
June 10th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Yummy! You and Babisodes have the same taste for chocolate. Buy more so you can share it with her, and also with us!
ceemee’s last blog post..Why blog?
June 10th, 2009 at 9:31 am
I think every mother in the universe has those times. I also think that we all have different ages that we relate to more easily. For me, for example, I do much better with kids older than 8, including my own. I was never a toddler person, even though I loved C desperately, I certainly had my share of the moments you describe. Now, I have no issues (or relatively few) with C as a teen, but many of my friends are tearing their hair out at the teen years. It’s all about the perspective and individual.
Oh… and I wouldn’t want to share those, either.
Jen of a2eatwrite’s last blog post..What’s Cooking Wednesday: Dinner for a Crowd: Super Simple Grilled Chicken
June 10th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Great posting!
Mike Golch’s last blog post..Tuesday Thoughts.
June 10th, 2009 at 10:14 am
We all have days like that…I’m glad to know I’m not alone in feeling that way! And, the chocolate definitely does make it better!
Emily’s last blog post..ww – he made a mess and he loved every minute of it!
June 10th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Oh, yeah! Touch those and I’ll take your hands off at your shoulders. Seriously!!
Lisa’s last blog post..notes to strangers around town
June 10th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Welcome to parenthood, my dear! I plan on buying myself a blueberry pie and not sharing it…of course it helps because I am the only one that likes them!
Undercover Princess’s last blog post..How I knew my night would go to crap
June 10th, 2009 at 10:35 am
((hugs)) Just one of those days. I have had several of those lately.
Jac’s last blog post..Just checking in
June 10th, 2009 at 10:35 am
I still have days like that – grandchildren can do it to you, too. Once upon a time, kids could run and play without constant adult supervision. Now, we can’t let our children out of our sight without fear of reprisal of one sort or another. If the child molesters don’t get them, the social services will. In those dear, bygone days moms had the peace and quiet of the house while the kiddies were occupied elsewhere – now we need to ‘park’ them someplace to get that same respite. It’s not a failing in ourselves to need those few moments of peace. It’s just a bit harder to find these days.
June 10th, 2009 at 10:40 am
I am terrible about wanting to share. I hide stuff all the time. I also have days when an Empty Nest sounds fabulous.
Tara R.’s last blog post..Sitting in the dark…
June 10th, 2009 at 10:40 am
We all have those days. Yesterday I spent a few hours wondering if my child was going to survive summer vacation or if I would have to kill him for whining and screaming!
June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 am
you sound just like me and we are trying to have another too with no luck. Have some chocolate….
June 10th, 2009 at 11:03 am
::sigh:: Some days are like that. Fortunately they are mixed in with some days that are just the opposite, and (hopefully) all is okay.
Allison’s last blog post..Lying Starts Young
June 10th, 2009 at 11:29 am
If its any consolation you’re not the only one that feels like that at times. I know, misery loves company…and chocolate
Employee No. 3699’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday…
June 10th, 2009 at 11:54 am
I wouldn’t want to share either. I have a secret chocolate stash…but it is no longer a secret, my 3 year old found it. The kids know to ask before touching and it’s all dark chocolate (which hubby hates) so he leaves it alone, lol.
Shelly’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday ~ My Brothers and Me
June 10th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Gosh, that’s how I feel. And I have teenagers.
June 10th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I’m sorry, are we supposed to be willing to share our chocolates?
There are definitely some days that I count down to my oldest daughter’s HS graduation date and subsequent moving off to college days (we’ve got 4 years) and think “that’ll be one down, 2 to go” and others when I wish I could stop time.
Kelly’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Play Time
June 10th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
sounds like my days!! … and i wouldnt share those either!
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June 10th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
We all have those days!
June 10th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Hehe I think I have a part of that every day
Yummy.
June 10th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Oh I have those days!!! Yep. And don’t anybody touch my chocolate!
June 10th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
You are not a bad mother. In fact if you didn’t feel this way I would wonder what is wrong. I think most of us moms feel this way but we are afraid to share it in fear that we would be ridiculed. It’s tough being a parent and sometimes you just want to go away. I have days where I just want to be nothing, not a mom, stepmom, wife, friend, co-worker, nothing. I have days where I just want to be. Hang in there and allow yourself to feel your feelings and allow them to go away. It’s when we constantly defer the feelings when it can become a problem.
Felicia – I Complete Me’s last blog post..Bella Sara – A Virtual Wonderland
June 10th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
ME TOO! So many comments all agreeing means we are in good company. Mothers of babies, mothers of toddlers, mothers of teens, mothers of grown children, grandmothers. We all need a break on ocassion — And chocolate DOES help. No sharing required.
Patsy’s last blog post..And the Beat Goes On
June 10th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Maybe there’s something in the air, because I’ve been feeling kind of down on this whole mommy thing lately too. It’s a tough gig, that’s for sure.
Cara’s last blog post..I’ve Got The Boredies
June 10th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Awe, it’s normal and common. Trust me.
Wait til your raising a teen. God help you. lol.
sheila’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday ~ Lil’ Sprout
June 10th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
You are not alone. Most of my days are like that and I didn’t even get the chocolate.
Amy @ The Q Family’s last blog post..Outdoor Adventures Around Atlanta
June 10th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Don’t be too hard on yourself. We’ve all felt that way. Especially the SHARING part (hehe).
SherE1’s last blog post..I’ve got so much "passion"
June 10th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
When it comes to chocolate…I’m not a good sharer.
Joyce-Anne’s last blog post..Where does the time go?
June 10th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
OMG! I totally agree. And nap time is totally the time where I sneak in my snacks. I can’t let them see! They steal my breakfast, lunch, dinner as it is! And I have two of them eating from my plate. Why does mommy’s plate always look better? Huh? anyone? I give them the same stuff! Geez!
Leslie’s last blog post..Wordful Wednesday, time flies.
June 10th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Love your honesty!
BeanMa’s last blog post..Morning, Third Trimester
June 10th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
lol! I think we have all felt that way!
June 10th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I am currently writing to you, stuck in that exact day.
TAXI!
Lisa Rae@smacksy’s last blog post..Potty Training Day 1: A One Act
June 10th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
I wouldn’t share it either.
But there are also days I feel like a horrible mother…and no more horrible than when I hide the chocolate from my child.
Lisa (jonnysmommy)’s last blog post..Random Tuesday Thoughts of birthdays and geese
June 10th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Oh man, I have days where I feel like this and there doesn’t even have to be such chocolatey goodness involved. Seriously!
Tiffany @ Paging Doctor Mommy’s last blog post..New Friends
June 10th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Yup bad days come with the good. Luckily chocolate does help
Cookie’s last blog post..Things To Do This Summer
June 10th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
it seemed so yummy that my tummy growled
Signs of Affection
June 11th, 2009 at 2:48 am
Oh Sandy – I have been in the same exact spot…at times it’s really difficult to remain the be-all for your only child 24/7. It took me a while to even realize that it’s AS difficult for HIM/HER as it is for you (hence the whining, complaining and tantrums). It’s funny to think that your child may need a break from you as much as you may need one from him/her, lol, but it’d totally true.
You’re lucky Babisodes doesn’t have her own blog or she’d be on there posting about you with an imaginary picture of her swimming in a chocolate pool
)
Happy Almost-Friday!
Carlen
June 11th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
lol! girl please! who is unselfish always with a child or anyone else? that would be no one.
jameil’s last blog post..Adventures With M Pt. I
June 11th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I have had those days, several times a week!
Justice Jonesie’s last blog post..The Thing About Product Reviews
June 11th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
You’re totally allowed to have a time-out yourself. I do it whenever I start losing my cool and I explain to Isobel that I’m having one because I need a few minutes to calm down and decide to act appropriately, just like she get when she has one.
She totally understands it, leaves me alone (you can’t talk to the kid in time-out, after all) and I’d like to think, it’s teaching her that everyone loses their crap and needs to chill out.
Zoeyjane’s last blog post..On things I’ve learned (aka a nearly entirely self-obsessed photo-log)
June 12th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Hee! I hide chocolate from my kids, too. Not good for them to eat sweets anyway, right?
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June 12th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
You are such an honest mom and commited to your child – of course that does not include sharing chocolate –
no one says you have to share everything
I am the youngest of ten and one of the best things my mother taught me is “life isn’t fair.”
I am rarely disapointed with life due to this lesson and my understanding of this reality !
that being said – having young preschool age children is exhausting and it does get better once you hit age five – believe me !
June 13th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I so relate to this … and I suspect that any mom who tells you they DON’T feel this way is lying! Kids are hard. They require a ton of patience and some days I just don’t have it and I wish I could just hide away. Thanks for putting this out there.
June 13th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Ha! That is so funny
We do all have these days…hang in there! As for me? I just take a long hot bath, light a candle, have a glass of wine and smear on the Topricin foot cream for tired and achy feet. Yep, it is all this mama can afford- but it sure feels nice! Wish I could go to a spa and eat chocolates and have my nails done…for now, this will have to suffice!
June 14th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I feel like that today. Right now. This very minute as I am commenting on your blog. Glad to know I am not alone. I am sure you are glad to know the same.
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June 14th, 2009 at 11:10 am
I wouldn’t want to share them as well!
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