I cried as I washed the dishes tonight.
I try to keep things in this space light and cheery and happy but some days, just are not that.
Like today.
He snapped, I snapped.
No one’s mood could really be changed.
He’s stressed, I’m stressed.
Life is full of stress.
Of course there is much to be happy about and there are still smiles but most of the day, I just wanted to cry, so at the end of it, I did.
The kiddo’s projects for school become my projects.
One child isn’t feeling so well.
Another fusses and gets fussed at.
It’s not perfect. Ever.
He feels it, I feel it. THEY feel it.
I want to feel different than today. But some days it just all seems so insurmountable.
And then I feel like I shouldn’t feel this way, like I’m being ridiculous because I’m so blessed, so loved. But I’m only human. So I still think, how could someone like me feel this way? How do I have the right to feel this way?
Surely you have days like this too? I cannot be the only one. But sometimes those around us just seem so “perfect”, like this type of day would never happen to them.
I don’t want to be negative or sound like I’m “whining” because that is not who I am. But today I did not feel very positive. I just wanted to crawl under the covers and not come out.
Not an option.
Valentine’s to assemble when my heart just isn’t in the mood.
Cookies to be baked and yet I’m just not feelin’ it.
A pit in my stomach that won’t go away.
A mood, a way of feeling that I hope I can shake with a good night’s sleep and new day dawning…
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Dear Lord girl…you are SO not alone. We all go through those times where nothing is right and everything is in shambles.
But, I do try to remind myself it is days like that, that make me appreciate the other days.
Corny? Maybe. But it does help me keep things in perspective a little better.
And most of the time, it’s never quite as bad as it seems after a good nights rest.
Love. Lots of love, dear.
I had one of these days just the other day. It was awful and I felt terrible that I felt that way, but I know it happens. Sending you lots of love for a better tomorrow. xo
Oh sweetie, we all have days like these. You’ll feel better soon, I promise.
(((hugs))) I’ve definitely been there, girl, and will be there again. Praying the sleep did you well and you wake feeling like yourself again.
I’ve had a few of those recently. When I do, I have to constantly remind myself that it’s temporary but that it’s ok to just feel what you’re feeling in the moment. Hugs, friend!
Thanks for being real. It’s not always picture-perfect. Love your honesty.
Oh my… I have had so many days like this in the past couple of months.. can’t seem to get up out of it. I’m struggling with a new job and stress at home, I just keep hoping that this too shall pass. Sending you empathy and hugs..xx
I have days like this. We all do. Now I wish I had stopped and hugged your neck. But then you might have this funk that I’ve managed to catch and I wouldn’t want you to have that either.
I totally have days like this. In fact, I just had one on Saturday but we had 25 people coming to the house so I had to pull it together.
It is times like these, I am thankful for being able to write sometimes the act of just getting those thoughts and feelings out of your person helps.
((HUGS))
Hang in there, it will get better. It always does.
Oh, I hope today is better. I have been there so many times. And it is so easy to get more frustrated when you know you are maybe being a little irrational, but can’t stop the feelings anyway. Hugs from TX.
I think we all have those days from time to time. I know I’ve had plenty of them. It’s perfectly ok to feel that way. Hope you woke up feeling better today.
We all have days like these. Weeks, even. It just happens. Life is hard to keep up with sometimes, and you have had a lot on your plate lately. You are bound to get stressed. Give yourself a break.
I hope you week gets better!
Hang in there!
Totally normal, E. Some days life just feels overwhelming…even when your brain knows you’re blessed. I hope today is a beter day.
Yes, we all have those days. And it’s days like these that make us appreciate the great days even more! Chin up. : )
~Andrea
Oh, I hate days like that! I have them, too. Sometimes I try to blame hormones…maybe? I’m hoping today is much, much happier!
Yes! I definitely have those days. I try to hold on to those li’l pieces that make me smile, at least until the day is over, sleep is found, and I can hopefully, hit the reset button. I hope the night (and hopefully you were able to sleep) helped you. Hang in there! :>
Oh sweet friend, you’re so not alone here! I’ve so been there.
(So many hugs to you!)
xo
Oh yes, sometimes life just gets overwhelming and I long for a break . . . time for myself. Just know that you are not alone!
Jenn
I’m so with you. You are allowed to be sad and cry when you need to, without feeling guilty. If you don’t, you’re winding yourself up for more trouble. Let yourself feel!
Been there, done that. It does get better – when you least expect it
I have more days like this than I like to admit. They happen to all of us unfortunately. Life gets in the way sometimes even though it can bring so much happiness and love on its good days. Hope you are all feeling the happiness soon. In the meantime, don’t be so hard on yourself. xo!
It is so okay and so normal to feel this way. I am like this almost daily, Elaine! Things are busy and stressful and it’s hard, SO very hard. And I do not have a good balance on things, and my full-time job that I need is making keeping on top of everything else SO much harder. SIGH, LIFE.
I love you! I have had a few days like that lately, so I understand. D just got over two rounds of antibiotics, and this afternoon he woke up from his nap with a fever. Sigh. I am blessed, and I am optimistic by nature, but there are days that just feel heavy sometimes.
Oh, honey, I am there often. More than I would like to be. It’s life–we have so much going on that sometimes it’s hard to not be in that mood, ya know?
Love ya–and I hope tomorrow is a wonderful day for you. xo
Everyone, everyone, everyone feels this way. People who claim they don’t are lying so much. Those are the ones you should worry about…because they’re nuts.
Hope things ease up on you. Big hug.
I have been feeling like this for most of 2012…like a big grey cloud is following me around and the boys and their behavior is NOT helping. I wonder why we fight, why we snipe and snap when we love each other like we do. I just want you to know that I feel this way a lot too…you’re not alone my friend…and today will be better. Sending love and hugs…xo
I have more of those days than I’d like.
Big hugs, Elaine. xo
I have so been there. Those are the days I need to guard my tongue and keep moving.
I think we’ve all been there but we don’t see each others lives on the inside. It’s easy to think others have perfect lives but they’re thinking the same thing about us.
We all feel that way at times. I lost my mind with the kids on Sunday and was crying alone in my kitchen. It sucks to feel that way, but you know it is just a day or two out of life and we carry on. HUGS!
I feel this way more times than I care to admit…. and seeing as how you were in bed on v-day I’m betting that had something to do with it too. Tomorrow is a new day. It will be better!