For some reason I’ve been unusually emotional lately. I’ve spent the better part of the past week on the brink of tears (though I’ve managed to not actually cry yet). So, to add to my “Reasons My Daughters Cried” post, here are only a few of the reasons I’VE almost cried this week:
Because Doodle is 6 months.
Because something reminded me of my Nana and I miss her.
Because I totally failed as a decent ballet teacher last week.
Because Honeybun hurt her foot and I couldn’t make it better.
Because Sugarplum still likes to curl up in my lap for a cuddle.
Because I can’t get the stains out of ANOTHER one of Honeybun’s shirts.
Because I yelled at my girls and then felt guilty about it.
Because my 30th Birthday “celebration” was the most pathetic thing I’ve ever seen.
Because I found out Honeybun’s teacher will be having her baby any day now and I LOVE her and don’t want a sub for 3+ months.
Because my to-do list is miles long and I don’t have the time, patience or energy to do more than survive.
Because I accidentally pinched Sugarplum’s leg while buckling her car seat.
Because I can’t dance the way I used to.
Because I forgot to eat, again.
Because I forgot to shower, again.
Because my tailbone is still messed up and hurts from Doodle’s birth and I haven’t had time to call for an appointment, let alone go in to get it worked on.
Because I got a flu shot.
Because Honeybun got a flu shot and the nurse messed up and had to do it twice.
Because Honeybun read a book to ME that I used to read to her when she was a baby.
Because I had to dig glass shards out of the garbage disposal (while Doodle screamed).
Because I’m so unbelievably exhausted.
Because it’s all so overwhelming sometimes.
Because I wrote this yesterday and then realized it was Traveling Tuesday and I didn’t have a traveling post!
Melissa , you are the most put together mom I have ever seen ;)… I look at you at our girls ballet class and think , wow she is so great with the kids, the way you look at them and treat them, you are so blessed, your family is so beautiful … Don’t be so hard on yourself, you are an incredible Mom….Just thought I’d share my thoughts…. Giulia Xo
Thanks, Giulia, that means a lot to hear! I think most moms would agree that there are just times when it all becomes too much and the seemingly tiniest things become giant, overwhelming snowballs!