I feel worn out. Gizmo is still very inconsistent with sleeping through the night. Some nights she does, some nights she doesn't and there is no way of predicting what she will do.
We've been on the road a lot lately during the weekend, which means things aren't getting done at my house like the laundry, the grocery shopping, the cleaning, the organizing for my first ever garage sale. As much as I hate to do all of these things, it stresses me out not to have them done.
My time with the girls in the mornings feels like a blur of breakfast, short playtime and then getting everyone ready to get out the door. They are both asleep by the time I get home.
My time with the husband comes in short sit downs after work when we both tiredly rehash the day and crash into bed before the baby can wake up.
My time with me comes before I pass out in bed reading a book or getting a quick 20 minutes on the elliptical after work.
I don't remember when I last spent time with friends when it didn't involve a children's birthday party or a playdate.
None of it feels sufficient. I feel like I am short-changing everyone.
I'm in a rut and feeling disappointed by what I am not accomplishing.
And I feel guilty about being cranky because nothing is really wrong. I have a wonderful husband, healthy children, a good job. I really have no reason to be cranky and yet I am.
I'm taking tomorrow off since I had to work the holiday. The girls and I are going to hang out with not much more than bowling class planned. I'm hoping a day with them turns me around.
What helps you change your cranky pants?
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Its really hard to not be a cranky pants when you have an inconsistent sleeper, because, for me, pretty much any bad mood can be cured by getting lots of sleep. Sorry I'm no help.
A glass of wine, snuggle time with my girl, snuggle time with my husband, and reruns of The Office. The more of those I can swing in an evening, the better. Hope your day off helps you recharge!
Yes to what Jessica said--that goes for me, too. BUT--this too shall pass! Remember that it's temporary. And if you manage to accomplish one small task, be proud of yourself, dammit! I bet you will feel better after a day off work with your family!
My remedy is to pick a funny tv show off Netflix (Samantha Who is a favorite choice), pick up some ice cream or another yummy treat and pick something easy on my to do list that doesn't take much concentration, ask the husband for a couple hours off and climb into our bed with all three. The tv show makes me laugh, the ice cream feels indulgent and doing something small on my to do list makes me feel accomplished. Somehow everything seems easier to tackle after that.
Our long battle with inconsistent sleeping felt like a form of psychological torture to me. I was a lot less cranky after it finally ended. Before that, I indulged in retail therapy to cheer myself up (nothing like some Anthropologie earrings arriving in the mail to boost my spirits). And I hired a once-a-month cleaning service to ease some of my guilt about not getting housework done. The sleeping has improved vastly, but I kept the service! I think every mom who works full-time deserves one.
Thanks for this post.
I usually just need to put myself to bed early.
i highly suggest a dance party with your little girls--or adult girlfriends. dancing with little kids gets silly & always, always makes me laugh. & i have some pretty severe cranky pants to combat.
so sorry about inconsistent sleep... there is almost nothing as worse as that.
The inconsistent sleeping is the worst. I feel like once you get through that things will absolutely pick up. Remind me of this when we have a second.
I hope the day off changes your cranky pants!
Sleep, sleep and more SLEEP.
And chocolate.
(and a girlie movie. But fist you must sleep so you won't sleep through it.)
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