Me.
With parenting two young children while working full time.
I'm not doing a very good job of anything--parenting, counseling, housekeeping--these days...unless you count struggling.
And I'm doing a great job of that.
Just not much coming of it, other than tears and feelings of inadequacy...
I know it will pass...the unknown is when.
When I decide to give up on a clean house? Or even MARGINALLY clean?
When my kids move out?
When I retire?
I don't know...but it's very hard. Much, much harder than I ever anticipated. Much.
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You just do the best you can, my friend.
It's enough. Really.
And clean houses are nice, but overrated.
It is hard with two. Harder than I imagined as well.
I promise you, though, that before you know it, it will start to get easier. Just like that.
The whole first year was one giant adjustment for me.
Just hang in there.
And hire a cleaning lady.
Not that I have much experience in this....at all. But I think you are doing an AMAZING job! You have a beautiful family and you are a wonderful mother. And Jas and I are here for you guys...maybe we can schedule to steal the little ones for an afternoon...and give you a breather. I'll get back to you on that! Hang in there lady!
Good luck sweetie!
I know you will get the hang of it soon!
((((HUGS))))
Just be as kind to yourself as you are to those that you love. All the rest will work out with time. In the grand scheme of things all that truly matters is the love that you give to your boyz and your husband.
Just know that it will come, and as long as you are patient it will be there. Plus all of us have been there (and after this week I feel like I am still there and its been 12 years!) Hugs!
Oh honey, don't I know. That's why I gave up the whole working part. And I still can't manage to have a clean house.
I did vow that if I ever do go back to work full-time, or even part time if I'm not paying for child care, a cleaning service WILL be hired. Life's too short, you know?
Hugs!!
Hi!
Sorry my response is about nine years too late, but I know exactly how you feel!!!
You know what I think? I think you can only do what you can do. You try your best, you're a WONDERFUL mother and a GREAT person and you always give everything your all. If the dishes don't get done one night - so what? You got to spend some quality time with your family. Only superwoman could do everything you do. And you are superwoman. You're supermommy!
And if you need help, for anything, if I have free time, I'll help you! Maybe I can help clean...I could make an afternoon of it. No, really. I will come and help clean your house.
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