Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Thankful Tuesdays: The day Mama lost it

Today didn't start off too good. The big boy woke up early, and proceeded to wake me and his brother up, so baby J was grumpy and clingy the whole day. Then baby J slipped and knocked his mouth, and ended up dripping blood all over his shirt and the floor. And I started having gastric pains.

Things got slightly better after the kids had their baths and lunches, but just before nap-time Junior J spilled his entire cup of milk all over the sofa. There was milk everywhere, all over Junior J, on me,  seeping through the cushions and the sofa itself, a puddle of milk spreading on the floor... so I dashed to get a cloth to wipe everything up. And came back to see baby J (who is allergic to dairy) happily splashing in the puddle of milk. So I had to grab him and wash him down in the tub lest he started rashing up, and thought I could leave him in the tub for a minute to clear the puddle. Which wasn't a good idea because the boy promptly slipped and fell in the tub and started crying. So he ended up being locked in the baby playpen, while crying the whole time, and I tried my best to wipe milk off everything. 

I really lost it. I guess it was an accumulation of everything that has happened the past few weeks: Junior J being difficult (they talk about the terrible twos, but the fours can be even more challenging), the onset of terrible twos for baby J, the having to sort out renovation plans, the feeling of living in chaos every single day, the feeling that I can't keep up and can't catch up. I shouted and shouted, then sent the boy to bed without his milk. 

So its ironic that its Tuesday and I'm supposed to count my blessings, and encourage you to do so too. I know we're supposed to give thanks in all circumstances, but right now, to be honest, I'm finding it rather hard to do so. I'll just leave you to share yours, and hopefully I'll be in better shape to share mine next week, OK?

Mum in the Making

16 comments:

  1. Hugs! I hope every thing turns out well fast for u!

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  2. sounds like u need a big hug! Hope the day gets better!

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  3. :( Chocolate! Loads of Chocolate to chase the booos away!

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  4. That's me man. I had such a moment last week too. So bad I locked myself in the room with two crying kids outside my room. Sounds evil but it is good to know I'm not alone and same goes for you. Hugs hugs :)

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  5. Big hug to you. It sure sounds like a difficult day. Hope you'll feel better soon....

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  6. One of those days huh? Take a deep breath. One day it will all seem funny. Like in 20 years. Big hugs. We meet soon ok?

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  7. Big hugs to you Jus! Go for a walk with the boys might help. Or ask the hubs to jaga the boys for awhile while you go for an hour break? Just get out of the house and take deep deep breaths. Please remember that you're not alone. :)

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  8. evil day, but many good dayssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ahead. Love, God.

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  9. Sending you a big virtual hug my dear! Hope tomorrow gets better for you. And yes ice cream always makes me feel better.

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  10. After such a day, the next will definitely be better! Take care and all the best! :)

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  11. Oh dear, you know sometimes one of these bad days just pop out of nowhere, but then again, there are plenty other rainbowful days that I am sure will return tomorrow and the day after! Big hugs!

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  12. *hugs*! Hope you feel better tomorrow!

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  13. big hugs.. hope you feel better today!

    Ai @ Sakura Haruka

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  14. It is tough to count our blessings on such topsy-turvey days. By writing as a reminder, you are already an encouragement. when we are weak, God shines.

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  15. Oh dear, these days are rough, isn't it? It's like anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Hugs girl and hope things are picking up now! =) We have yet to meet up!

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  16. Yes the fours is challenging too. It's like I am reading my daily life here :D Hangin there momma!

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