Have you guys ever just been stuck in a rut and not know how to get out of it. I am so there right now. Just lately I've felt blah I don't know how else to describe it lol. I mean I felt pretty good when I got my hair done, but for some reason I still feel yuck. I think it's because I kinda feel like I have no purpose or input. Normally I'm working or going to school or both, but with this stupid budget crap here in IL I'm doing nothing. I'm here with the kids all day too. I really have absolutely no time to myself. OH man I'm bitching listen to me. I don't know anyways any help anyone can offer?
You can check into diffusing oils to help your mood. That actually can help a ton. Orange, Mints, etc they can be used and give a new life to room. I'm sure Kae will agree with me there. And the best thing you can do is do something simple to break the mood up. Upbeat music, random video gaming, etc. At least that's what works for me.
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Jess, Bran's right about aromas helping. Try some tangerine (or satsumi) to help lift spirits.
Sorry, I can't help much regarding the kids, though. I just had my 6th striaght day babysitting for hours and hours each day and I'm so beat I can't even manage to make myself a cup of tea, lol.
One thing I can definitely say is that the aroma of doggie barf mixed with cinnamon buns doesn't do a lot on the positive side.
I feel blah today! I was trying to figure out what this life really means. Sometimes I think it's just a big joke! No matter how hard you try to get ahead, it seems impossible. I never wanted to be "just" a housewife. I wanted a big career, with fancy suits and the opportunity to travel. And yet I know how important raising kids is
I guess we have to think of the people who are less fortunate, don't have kids or a house or they're not healthy.
Hey, listen, raising kids is WAY harder than having a big important job and farming the children out for someone else to mind. It's harder on so many different levels, and feeling blah and let down is a part of it from time to time, no doubt about it.
Trust me, it's a job that rewards us far more than getting employee of the month a few times. When my kids call me now to ask for advice in all sorts of categories, I'm more proud of the years I spent with them than anything else I've ever done.
Hang in there, gals! It gets better (in about 19 years, lol). And then there's the next generation.....
You have such a point there. If I don't get grandkids in the future I'm gonna kick some butts lol. I can't wait to spoil them and send them home to mom and dad.... ok that's slightly because I can't wait to get them back for all the stuff they've done so far but also it'll be fun lol.
LOL, Jess! The BEST thing about grandkids is that you CAN send them back home, spoiled, allowed to watch television and eat sweets and drink juice that hasn't been watered down by 2/3 and see their little eyes twinkle when they taste "real" juice and drink chocolate milk that you actually put more than a scinitilla of chocolate syrup in. And some days, when the broccolli and humus casserole isn't all that appealing, you can suggest that for dinner, just this once, we'll have ice cream and chocolate cupcakes decorated with sprinkles that she gets to put on and she can feed the intended food to the doggies, but for heaven's sake, don't tell mommy! And yes, she can have a cup of tea with honey in it, and if it keeps her awake for nap time, just have a rest for half an hour, then get up and we'll play diva until mommy comes home, and this time we'll use the real feather boas even if they do make her sneeze a little bit.
It's so much more fun that being the serious, earnest parent all the time! I've paid my dues. And if ever my son or his wife gives me a look of disapproval, I shoot back with that withering glance that only a seasoned parent can muster. Bwahahaha. Evil Nanny Kae.
Sometimes a case of the blahs can be cured by going outside. Sun helps.
Or, you can put on some great music, and dance around the living room with your kids. Music is a great mood lifter, and the exercise helps to chase away feeling blue.
Stop trying to make sense of life right -- and you too, Tina! There's no way that the mother of young kids can make any sense out of anything. You're just too darned tired to think through ANYTHING clearly...
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Lol well I'm struck on the sunlight thing. Aiden came down with a rash today, come to find out that fever he had was from fifth disease. The doctor said that he wouldn't feel sick now that he has the rash and that it rarely itches on babies. Sadly though, the lil guy has to avoid sunlight until the rash is cleared up. Oh well, I'm all for the music and dancing.
