I Need Sleep!!

I am sooooo tired.  I know, it’s something that you hear every day from moms, especially working moms.  But really, I am tired!  After two days of driving, four glorious days in Charleston doing nothing, two more days of driving, and three nights of a non-sleeping two year old, this mom is tired.  All I want, all I need, is one good night of sleep.  Really, that’s all I ask for.  I want to go home, prop my feet up, watch a few hours of my DVR’d shows, and crawl into bed, to only be woken up by the alarm tomorrow morning, not a screaming two year old at 1:00 in the morning that won’t go back to sleep unless you lay down with him.

To set up my plan of sleep, I tried to talk with my son on the way to work this morning, explaining to him that he needed to sleep in his big boy bed, that mommy was tired.  He responded, “I’m not tired.”  And I said, “You should be.  You don’t sleep well when you sleep with mommy and daddy.”  To which he said, “Yes, I do.  (when did he figure out he knows what’s best for him…..) Looks like another sleepless night for me.  Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday.  I don’t think I could make it through another day!

I need a Wife!

I ask myself this everyday, "How do I get it all done?"  I've got the basics down, and now that I'm getting a lot of help from my husband, laundry is under control.  Here is the dilemma...my kids!  Now, don't get me wrong, I love them dearly, but boy, they sure do make a big mess.  From the playroom downstairs, to their clothes, the bathroom (really, is it that hard to wipe your toothpaste off the sink when you finish brushing?) and there is only one of me.  My husband is the world's worse at playing when you should be getting chores done (if anyone thinks that their husband is worse, I want to hear stories!!) so he doesn't help in the time management of it all.  He says, "Don't worry about it.  I'll get it tomorrow." Then tomorrow comes and goes, and the mess is still there.  I know that parenting has changed a bunch since I was young, but I remember doing chores.  Everyday, I had to set and clear the table.  Make my lunch.  Help fold laundry.  Dust/vaccuum/clean the bathroom on the weekends.  At the time I thought that I had the meanest mom ever for making us to all of the housework.  As a mom, I understand where my mom was coming from, you have to ask for help if you are going to keep up with the clutter.  Is it wrong of me to give my children age appropriate chores to help me out around the house?  Am I the mean evil step mom if I ask my stepson to help out?  I don't think so, but I am sure there are some differing opinions out there.  Oh, well, until I can afford a full time housekeeper, the kids will have to do!

Money, Money, Money....

OMG, I can't believe we are almost to the end of the first quarter of the new year and I am no further along in bettering my financial situation than I was in the fourth quarter of last year.  I have a few things that are almost paid off (whew) but a few new things that popped up due to the loss of my husband's job at the end of 2011.  So, to speed things along, I have been selling some stuff on eBay and now I have decided to have a yard sale  What better way to clean out my closets and earn extra cash at the same time, right?  Yikes....now I have to actually go through all of the stuff I want to sell and price it; and then advertise for it, make sure I have enough loose bills to make change, set a date.....am I crazy?  I just want to pay off bills (and maybe buy some new china to replace the stuff I am going to sell in the yard sale......); or maybe I should look into refinancing to start saving money to achieve my savings goals.  I guess I'll figure it out, right?

I almost Made It...

It's been 11 days, I am so close to ending my stint as a single mom, only three (maybe two) nights left and then hubby comes home.  Things have gone well, I've woken up, gone to work, kind of cooked dinner every night....so, you ask, what's wrong?  EVERYTHING!!!  Wouldn't you know, so close to the finish line and I get sick.  And not just the, "Oh, I don't feel good" kind of sick.  I am talking the whole ears stuffed up, nose running and stuffed up, fever, aches, chills....basically, the whole enchilada!  So, while I am rejoicing in the fact that my husband is packing up and getting ready to leave Florida as we speak, I am also feeling very sorry for myself, as I blow my nose for the millionth time and look for lotion to put on my sore, tender snout.

People's Measuring Stick

Everyone has heard of people trying to keep up with the Jones', but what about those that constantly try to compare themselves with others in just everyday life, not with the material things.  Everyone wants everyone elses input on this and that asking, "What do you do?  What is best to do in this or that situation?" and then doing exactly what that person tells you.  What about what you personally think is best?  Is there something wrong with going with your gut, doing what you feel is best?  There is nothing wrong with a little advice now and then, but doing everything exactly how someone else did it may not be the best solution for you.  Be confident in yourself.  Do what you want, what you think is best, and believe me, it will be the best thing for you.  Then no one can tell you that you're doing it wrong!

Three Days Down, Ten More to Go

My hubby made it to Key West, the mast is up, the boat is in the water and at some point he will be chilling poolside, cold beverage in hand, waiting for the regatta to start.....meanwhile, in Annapolis, a cold front came through, it's blowing 25 mph (or more) and it's 40 degrees, not counting the wind chill.  However, I have gotten up both mornings, dressed myself and my child, gotten out the door and to work on time!  Success.  I can do this, only ten more days to go!!!

One Week into the New Year

One week into 2012 and things are picking up.  I have so many things going on I don't think I can keep it all straight.  First of all, work is slammed.  I left work on Friday thinking, "How am I going to get it all done?"  I know I will, but not being able to work on all of the things over the weekend makes me wonder.....but tomorrow is Monday and I will put my nose to the grindstone and "make it work."  What's really on my mind is the fact that my husband leaves on Wednesday for 13 days.  I want to be happy for his that he is going down to Key West Race Week, doing what he loves and opening doors for him with his career; but, I am having a hard time.  Mainly because, while he is off, sailing every day and partying every night, I am here, taking care of all of the responsibilities at home, the kids, my work, the bills, the chores, and wondering how  I am going to do it all by myself.  Again, I know I can, but the thought of it makes me sad and resentful on some level.  How do people do it with spouses that travel all the time for work?  Is it something that you get used to or just live with?  Does it take its toll on your relationship?  If anyone has any words of wisdom, please share!!!