I have yet to understand how anyone with kids keeps the dishes clean, clothes washed and bills paid on an almost daily basis. Or at least how their home appears presentable for guests.
I stayed up late last night cleaning as the chaos around here is constantly driving me bonkers and we had company arriving at 7:30 a.m. Some of that company doesn't know just how "well" I keep house with two young children.
Sophia's sleep habits are still absolutely horrible, and I am still lacking in the sleep department. I'm trying to hold off one more week before I take her back for the doctor to check her ears to make sure they are clear as I want to make sure that all the fluid is gone and he doesn't want to see us yet again (ie: more money out of pocket). Of course, if I feel she needs to see him sooner, I'll go in a heartbeat. I'm watching her carefully for any signs.
But after not calling it a night until 1:30 a.m. and then being woken again at 2:00 or 2:30 a.m. and then again before I was up with her at 7:15 a.m. for the morning, I was frankly exhausted and running on empty again this morning. So I asked hubby to stop by Dunkin Donuts on the way home from the gym this morning to buy me a coffee.
THAT WAS HEAVEN! Hubby prepared it just how I like it. And, I don't drink coffee. We don't even own a coffee maker any more! If I've had coffee 10 times in my entire life, I would be very surprised.
Normally, as I'm rocking Sophia to sleep for both her morning and afternoon nap, I catch a light snooze with her. Of course, I feel guilty for doing so as there are books to be read, games to be played and clothes to be washed. But I just cannot seem to function without a little snooze. But, today, I have been running on coffee since 7:15 a.m. I'm waiting for the crash!
My house is clean (by my current 1,100 sq ft cluttered standards), and I just may make it through this day without losing much patience with my oldest, very strong willed and stubborn child! That same said child is doped up on anti-itch medicine that is probably going to be banned from this household after today. Perhaps I can find a more natural doctor to cure these eczema issues as the anti-itch medicine, steroids and Vanicream just aren't doing the trick.
So if I have coffee every single morning and find some way to put my youngest child down at bedtime and naptimes without rocking her, I may actually become half the mother and homemaker I wish I could be.
2 years ago
2 comments:
A mom who doesn't drink coffee on a regular basis? You're definitely in the minority. I have to have my morning cup or else I'm useless. It's not magic, but it certainly helps. Funny you mention DD coffee because we just bought a bag of it today. It was on sale at Target for $7.49 and I had a $1.50 coup - love a good caffeinated deal! lol
Bless your heart! Having a child with ear infections is the worst. Baby #3 has already had 4 and he's only 9 months old! I hope Sophia is better by now.
You crack me up with your cleaning comments. I feel the same way - this house can only be so clean when kids are awake. And as for coffee, I never liked it. Once Baby #3 came though, I find myself drinking it more and more. As long as I can make it not taste like coffee, I like it. :)
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