Am I the only one who struggles like this?
I seem to go through this weekly cycle that starts with Monday. Monday I wake up with a newfound vigor and determination because chances are good that the day before I didn't do jack squat! So I clean like a mad woman, I work out like a body builder, and I diet like Posh Spice. I play with my kids, I do the laundry and all the things in between. And I tell myself "this is how it's going to be from now on!"
Tuesday I do pretty well again, working out, keeping the house clean, and swearing not to let things go. Wednesday I'm taking a break from the gym and maybe I won't clean out the dishwasher that day. Thursday, I try to get things in order, but just don't have the energy, maybe I'll just go on a walk that day. So it's no surprise that by the weekend, it's everything I can do just to shower and get my kids ready for the day. I eat what I want, I watch TV, I take a nap and you're crazy if you think I'm even going to get dressed to go to the gym. By the end of the weekend, I'm so disgusted with my own sloth and apathy, that I swear, starting Monday things are going to change for good.
I do this every week. The funny thing is, although subconsciously I always knew that I was going through this cycle, it really hit me this week. Maybe that's the trick, my own realization. So hopefully I can keep all this in mind and maintain more of a happy medium all throughout the week so I don't get burnt out.
I think it's times like these when I realize how much I underestimated the difficulty of being a stay-at-home mom! IT'S HARD! As much as I really hated working, I look back and realize how much of a break I was getting from the never ending responsibility that is tending kids and keeping house. It's hard, really, it's hard either way, just different kinds of hard.
Anyway, here's to consistency and staying motivated all throughout the week, cheers!
Funny huh! You tell that robot to come clean my house!
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4 comments:
i needed this post today!!! I've been going around thinking "24/7, 24/7, 24/7, 24/7, being a wife and mom is a 24/7 job" and it seriously weighs down on you. I guess I get a break when I blog - but not really, because I still feel all the other things I should be doing nagging at my shoulder. Sigh. no rest for the weary. if I weren't mormon I think I would totally down some kind of daily caffeine!
I do this all the time. If I don't go through the full cycle in a week, ie I'm actually good all week, then I make up for it by doing absolutely nothing for a week or two. At least we're consistent about something.
I'm glad to know that I am not alone. Thank you, Teresa, for being honest enough to say it!
Don't beat yourself up. We are all in the same boat. But...about being a stay at home Mom. You're right. It is HARD! But there are some tricks to making it more enjoyable. Don't try to do everything, everyday, all day. Take a break for YOU. It's OK. You,too, are a child in God's eyes. Trying doing a LITTLE bit of routine stuff (laundry, cleaning, etc,) most days. Play with the kids, read to the kids, yes. But, once in a while, tell them to go away because you want to do something for and with YOU. I know that sounds strange, but kids need to learn they are special but the world does not revolve around them. Even when my kids were too old to nap during the day (first grade and even second grade) they had quiet time when they were not in school. That was my time to read, play the piano, watch a TV program or whatever. And, when things get too tough, remember Heavenly Father. He is waiting to give your answers if you just ask Him.
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