- I'm so tired it's beyond belief, and every time I try to have a nap someone wakes me.
→ Obviously, I will sleep like a baby tonight. - Being the only housewife in the country is doing my head in. I feel so lonely I'm actually considering the offer to check the reading bags at the nursery school every week.
→ The fact that I haven't actually sunk so low as to accept shows that I have some way to go before I hit rock bottom. - The Spring weather we've been enjoying has come to an abrupt end, which means no more lingering at the play park with the grannies and mummies on their way from work. (My fifteen minutes of "adult" conversation.) It also means no more gardening.
→ More time for the internet! - I have a shitload of washing and folding to do, and some ironing. Also - the living room? Ouch.
→ All these useful activities will keep me occupied this afternoon, making it less likely that I will bitch at the children or drink all that beer Babes keeps in the fridge. - My head is starting to hurt and it's not even two thirty in the afternoon yet.
→ I feel my head pounding, hence I am alive. Yay me!
* And then I go and check my reader and someone has nominated me for not only one, but two awards. Someone thinks I'm funny! Someone thinks I'm innovative! And that IS going to make me skip, and that HAS made my headache go away. Thank you, lovely person, whoever you are. You have made my day. And damn, now I'm going to cry. But good cry. *
** And wouldn't you know it - after all that, the sun came out, we went for a walk, the kids were lovely, we had some fruit, I made a good start on the washing and now all is well with the world. Still glad I vented - it helped a lot. **
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I am the only housewife in the country too. Before kids I always thought motherhood was the real thing, like suddenly you were grown up and would sit at endless coffee mornings having hilarious conversations with sassy 30-something pals. alas no! I get so little adult conversation that my French is actually degenerating. But you know- it wont last forever....
ReplyDeleteas for the washing and folding...I can just about manage it (I havent even seen the iron for 6 months) but I do it at night when putting girls to bed, while they're running around their room or reading books I put stuff away...just cant bear it during daylight hours.
hope you feel better..have a big nap and read a book...
Ah lady, I hope your week gets better. Take it easy.. I guess that is what I'm supposed to say here. I forget that your on a different weather schedule than me.. I was all, noooo spring is just getting here!
ReplyDelete@screamish - I will. Thank you. A book would do wonders. I have given up on the idea of a nap now. It's just too frustrating to be woken.
ReplyDelete@carissa - Thank you. There's no such thing as "supposed to say." You could say "Lady, get your head out of your ass and quit whining" and you'd be right too. But I think your reply was nicer.
you're a true trooper! Now go celebrate with two tylenol and a near beer!!
ReplyDeleteI am firmly convince that the bit of venting you did actually cleared the way for those things to happen; we have to get this shit out in order for there to be room for the good stuff to come in. Even though that sounds all new-agey and wierd and shit. Skipping off now myself.
ReplyDeleteI think you're the funniest and coolest housewife in your country. And maybe in the top ten for the rest of the world.
ReplyDeleteWhat does ironing mean? Kidding, I know what it means, I just haven't done it since my dating days.
Love this and congrats on your nominations! Actually, I'm the only housewife in Ireland and that's even worse because Irish kids produce more mess and eat even less fruit than the average child. Or maybe it's just my kids? Who knows.
ReplyDeleteGlad you felt better in the end. Yes you're funny and innovative! Pregnancy tiredness is too much. I've officially been tired for a year now, I need to put a positive spin on that like you have, er...
ReplyDeleteGreat ranting, and look at you working on the whole balance thing! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteRanting is very important, and a good skill ;)
ReplyDeleteRub your belly for me xo
I love your positive spin! Next time I'm having a crap today - which will be soon trust me - I'm gonna try and adopt your philosophy...
ReplyDeleteand congratulations on the awards x
Mwa, I love the Japanese cherries. And I love the sour cherries. My German friend gives me sour cherries on occasion when she goes home for a visit.
ReplyDeleteMwa, I love how you thought of a positive spin. Mine are all at the manageable age, but I still have a dog who whines at me all the time for attention! Positive spin: She probably won't live as long as me :)!
ReplyDeletei love your twists.
ReplyDeletegood job with that.
and it seems like it worked.
you always make me smile.