So we were into the second full week of school.
I was not back into the “right body clock”.
The toilet overflowed into the kitchen and also into the basement-onto the baby paraphernalia stored down there.
Had to make a weekday run to Target with both boys (who thankfully were really good since I let them bring their wallets and buy something).
I am totally craving tons of chocolate-and not supposed to eat too much since I am doing Weight Watchers to try and get to a healthier weight.
So when the boys protested dinner….I went into a 2 minute lecture about how I was gonna send them to bed, or take their new toys back, if they didn’t stop fighting me RIGHT NOW and go eat. And really eat, not 2 bites and call it done.
Now, I know that “losing it” this way isn’t that “bad”. It could have been much worse. But I still just didn’t like myself for a minute. Did I mention that I wanted to yell at my hubby for not telling me the toilet was going to overflow into the basement? And it is his birthday today!
And I am trying to potty train the 3 year old as he starts preschool in 6 days!
Can we say Mommy is on overload? The SPD kiddo had a rough first week back and took a mental health day on Friday (after vomiting Thursday night-and was TOTALLY fine the next day). We considered holding off the 4 full days for a while, but have decided to ‘stay the course’ for now.
Why does this all have to be so hard? I am so tired of brushing and sensory diets I could scream! I am tired of prepping all of the teachers, and parents, and coaches, and anyone else my son has contact with. I am just tired. That is it in a nutshell. I have my own 3 letter acronym, PMS. Why don’t I lower the expectations every so often? Why do I try to “do it all”? Great questions!
As I edit this post 7 months after originally writing it I see that I have made some strides in doing “less”. Less activities….yes…kids in his class do dance, gymnastics, soccer, baseball, and ice hockey. We just to OT every other week. LESS….. We rely on “convenience foods” when we need to. And while I know the health benefits of homemade food along with the cost savings, gotta love Papa John’s online ordering with a coupon, and the both of my children will eat it! LESS….. I have given up several commitments at church this year. LESS…. and what do I notice? When I overload our schedule we all suffer and there is no reason for that. Now I know that as my younger one grows he will be more involved with things, he’s an active sort of kid. But we will take that when it comes. For now….we do less and mommy can keep her sanity much better and that helps everyone out!
Comments
Katie
LESS is good…as I’m currently learning that about our own lives. I find that I am more content and centered when there is less. I still feel guilty because everyone else is doing MORE for their kids. But then I recall that their kids aren’t my kids. Thanks for the reminder.
Mysensorybaby
Oh wow how we need to put this up on a chalk board or whiteboard to remind us LESS is MORE!!! I totally understand your exhaustion I find it do hard to keep myself on track at times. What a welcomed reminder and glad to hear you can feel the benefits
lizbethcole
Ohhhh I am so with you on this!!!! Two summers ago we took of the whole summer and did, gasp, no therapies. Just let them be kids and hang out at the pool. It was the best thing I ever did for my son. I’m glad you’re finding less is more.
Susan S.
Good for you! I have found that my son wants nothing to do with anything that is organized- sports, camps, workshops, etc. He will have no part of it. And, secretly, I am so thankful that I don’t have to drive him to practices and games and be out in the wet and cold weather that we have so much of. So much more freedom. And he plays and plays and plays.
Heather Finnegan
Thanks everyone….we did join one sport this Spring-soccer. Both my SPD (almost 7 year old) kiddo and his just turned NT brother play on the same team. It was the ONLY way I was willing to do it. We have done soccer a few times before, but SPD kiddo is doing GREAT this year! Though with all of the end of the year stress I am feeling it again Did I mention that my Bible study co-leader took a full time job leaving me solo? And someone (the teacher) volunteered me to be head room mom this year? I swear as soon as I give something up, something else comes and takes it’s place. One rule I do keep though is nothing in the summer besides pool, camping, and family time. I don’t sign up for library story hour for my younger one, no preschool or school enrichment, no lessons, and soccer is done June 2nd!