"Are you a 24-7 mom?
Every time I hear these words on a frequently played commercial, it reminds me that I haven't yet written a post on it. At first I thought the makers of this product must have known something I didn't.
Pretty much all the moms I know would qualify as parents all day every day.... I mean, can you opt out of some of those hours or days?? If that is the case I would prefer to be put on the 16-7 plan instead, which allows me to check out for a solid 8 hour sleep break per day....
I don't think I am alone- this last week has been the first straight week for over a year that I have slept for more than 3 hours in a row. I am fairly sure that when you sign up to be a parent, you forfeit the right to sleep for about 15 years. Parenting is round the clock for sure- babies need to eat, toddlers need to pee and even the dog needs fresh water at 3am- to hell with my schedule. So yes I am a 24-7 mom, who isn't?
And there lies the appeal of this commercial- if we are all 24-7 moms, then we all need their product.... brilliant marketing actually. However, I think I would be more likely to buy a product that offered me the 16-7 option. When that hits the shelves wake me up, I'll be trying to cram in a 5 minute power nap while washing the dishes...
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
feeling sorry for myself again
Today Sucks.
There- by me acknowledging it, I will have accomplished one of two possibilities, that A) I can move past the fact and forward with very low expectations or B) that my crappy mood is sure to make everything that much worse. So far, the latter seems to be winning out. My children are currently fighting over something behind me and I am non-parenting so that I can sulk- go ahead and judge. They have been whining and/or crying since they woke up this morning so I am starting to tune it out. N also dropped the new soap in the toilet and spilled sand from the cactus all over the desk.
Today is "supposed" to be a work day for me which means I drop the minions at the babysitter around ten and then alternate between seeing patients, commuting and teaching all day before retrieving minions around dinner. However, my babysitter called yesterday (at 3:30 PM) to tell me she couldn't keep the kids today because she had to go substitute teach. This loosely translates to "Can you not go to work tomorrow so that I can make an extra $20?" Our back-ups are college kids and they are unavailable today. We don't live close to family.
Soooooo here we go- I cancelled my class and since my voice is almost completely gone from a throat funk, the secretary probably thinks I have the plague so it works. I still have patients though, and of course they are scheduled during the usual nursing hours or when the minions are set to go down for naps- in other words, all of the convenient times. Let me reiterate- today sucks.
Of all days, why today when there is extra crazy in the air with my children. I think that we have a crack leak in the house because they are hopped up on something. At least most of my patients have several children of their own so I won't spoil their vision of motherhood or scar them into not having kids. Hopefully you all have a much better day- I am going to try to locate the source of the crazy so that I can have some, or else I won't be able to get through this day.
There- by me acknowledging it, I will have accomplished one of two possibilities, that A) I can move past the fact and forward with very low expectations or B) that my crappy mood is sure to make everything that much worse. So far, the latter seems to be winning out. My children are currently fighting over something behind me and I am non-parenting so that I can sulk- go ahead and judge. They have been whining and/or crying since they woke up this morning so I am starting to tune it out. N also dropped the new soap in the toilet and spilled sand from the cactus all over the desk.
Today is "supposed" to be a work day for me which means I drop the minions at the babysitter around ten and then alternate between seeing patients, commuting and teaching all day before retrieving minions around dinner. However, my babysitter called yesterday (at 3:30 PM) to tell me she couldn't keep the kids today because she had to go substitute teach. This loosely translates to "Can you not go to work tomorrow so that I can make an extra $20?" Our back-ups are college kids and they are unavailable today. We don't live close to family.
Soooooo here we go- I cancelled my class and since my voice is almost completely gone from a throat funk, the secretary probably thinks I have the plague so it works. I still have patients though, and of course they are scheduled during the usual nursing hours or when the minions are set to go down for naps- in other words, all of the convenient times. Let me reiterate- today sucks.
Of all days, why today when there is extra crazy in the air with my children. I think that we have a crack leak in the house because they are hopped up on something. At least most of my patients have several children of their own so I won't spoil their vision of motherhood or scar them into not having kids. Hopefully you all have a much better day- I am going to try to locate the source of the crazy so that I can have some, or else I won't be able to get through this day.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Magic Moments Monday
These sweet shots of my girl were actually from a few weeks ago....... but I am dreaming that this weather is coming back soon!!!!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
My handsome suitor
Today I went on a date with a very handsome man and he was not my husband. He does sorta walk, talk and look like him though he is about a third his size.
He did not hold the door for me but gave me multiple kisses. He did not buy me dinner but shared his dessert. In fact, he needed help into his jacket as well as his carseat.
Today N and I got some lovely alone time- all we did was go to the dollar store, the gas station and target (his choice actually) but since it is 30 minute ride, we had to stop at sonic for some happy hour slushies. I revel in these moments because when we are removed from the house (and the competition) I flash back to simpler excursions out and about- that used to be our very favorite thing to do together- just run around and it is much harder with little sister in tow.
So thank you daddy for being on baby duty and thank you A for being easy on daddy so that me and the sweetest little monster ever could have ourselves an afternoon date. He even told me I was pretty and I have never felt more beautiful :)
He did not hold the door for me but gave me multiple kisses. He did not buy me dinner but shared his dessert. In fact, he needed help into his jacket as well as his carseat.
Today N and I got some lovely alone time- all we did was go to the dollar store, the gas station and target (his choice actually) but since it is 30 minute ride, we had to stop at sonic for some happy hour slushies. I revel in these moments because when we are removed from the house (and the competition) I flash back to simpler excursions out and about- that used to be our very favorite thing to do together- just run around and it is much harder with little sister in tow.
So thank you daddy for being on baby duty and thank you A for being easy on daddy so that me and the sweetest little monster ever could have ourselves an afternoon date. He even told me I was pretty and I have never felt more beautiful :)
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