Screaming.
Two hours.
In. My. Ear.
Inconsolable, my teething baby.
(Yes, I’ve ordered him an amber teething necklace. From Australia. There is none here!)
It was 1.30 in the morning before he finally fell asleep, exhausted, on my chest.
I don’t remember what time I slept.
I do remember getting up at 6 o’clock.
Digging deep.
Giving my full attention to my children.
The ones I wanted with all my heart.
And still want, of course.
I love my children.
(Did I even have to say that? Yes, I do.)
Toys thrown on the floor, crumbs everywhere, people to be fed.
Do, do, do.
The small people, refusing a nap.
Can Mama have a nap?
No.
On my feet all day.
Digging deep.
Because if I don’t, I may just be in a heap on the floor.
4.30 pm.
Number dialed.
“Hi Mummy. Happy Birthday! Sorry I took so long to call, this is the first time since 6.30 that I’ve sat down.”
Oops.
Post ideas in my head, swirling.
Needing to be out. To be written down.
My tea is getting cold. Fuck.
(Again with the F word. Sorry about that.)
Digging deep.
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Ever have days where they all just blend into one long day, and they just kick. your. ass?
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Hi, I'm Alison. I write. I mother. I make wishes. I keep memories. Founder of Little Love Media, social media consultancy. I get by on copious amounts of chocolate, cupcakes, coffee, blogging & social media.
It is hard this mother thing. There are rewards, and good stuff, and all that…….but sometimes you just need to be able to acknowledge the hard.
I’m sorry the hard hit you today. Hoping for a better tomorrow (and maybe even a nap!)
Tracie recently wrote…Hope Fills My Life
Oh yes, thank goodness for the good stuff too, or I may not make out of this alive and sane
Yes, today was MIUCH better (though no nap).
Um, yes? Like every day for the past three months since my third child was born? I can’t remember most of the last four years of my life!
Chaunie recently wrote…How Much Do You and Your Husband Have in Common?
It is kinda like a blur, yes?
Hope you get that amber necklace soon and that it helps your poor guy. Keeping a teething baby happy and the household running can be very tough. Hang in there. xxx
Susi recently wrote…It’s October, it’s Fall
I hope the amber necklace works! My poor child.
Today I got bit by my (normally very sweet) daughter like she was a rabid dog. To my credit, I did not toss her off the balcony. Digging deep, indeed.
Melanie recently wrote…Dear Dentist, Please Don’t Let Me Die
Holy smack a pony.
My toddler used to bite me. I dug deep then too.
Yup, that’s motherhood. Perfect post form for that too. It’s a total gut check.
Julie recently wrote…Well, $^!+. #iPPP
Oh yes, a gut check. Absolutely.
Oh yeah. And also yes. This mama gig isn’t for the weak.
Mama Pants recently wrote…Sunday’s Pearl
It most certainly isn’t!
sending you a virtual ((hug))
Up for a laugh… I took a shower in the middle of the day, try to look good so I can feel good.
My 4 year old girl looks up and says..”where are we going? I wanna go too.”
I said ,” I just wanna shower in the middle of the afternoon.” Then I realize I live in sweats of jeans all day with her. She said “oh, that’s too bad”.
I hope you get a moment to feel better and some shut eye.
Alma recently wrote…All That Glitters
Thank you for the hug and the laugh!!
I wish I could come warm your tea. xo
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I wish you could too. xo
Hugs. It will get better. It will. (Though I know this day, and so many days like it, where I heat up my coffee so many times it’s not even good anymore. And then I drink it anyway.)
angela recently wrote…Letting Them Choose
Oh I know. I know. (may you have at least one cup of hot coffee a day!)
Every. Single. Day.
I need more cupcakes.
Kimberly recently wrote…I Am
Oh yes, me too.
Oh, mama. We’ve all been there. It’s become a joke around our house that 5 to 8 pm is L’s ‘witching hours’. Nothing will console her then. I hope that your little one feels better soon and that the teething necklace works for him! In the meantime, get as much caffeine as you’re allowed! (I know it’s not nearly enough)
Leslie recently wrote…Three Months
Not nearly enough, indeed! I’m still waiting for the necklace, I REALLY hope it works!
Let it out girl.
This post makes me think that I have NO IDEA how our mothers did it without the internet to vent.
Hope today is better and that you get some rest.
xoxoxo
Elaine A. recently wrote…Starbucks Run
What WILL we do without the Internet???
Yes – all.the.time. I’m so sorry that it’s been rough. You are doing an amazing job with those two incredibly cute and amazing boys of yours. Just breathe.
Christine recently wrote…Are you strong?
Brea-thing.
The necklace is a god sent, Ariel screamed when I took her’s off just to show it to my cousin so they could order their daughter one.
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I hope it works for my little one!
I hope so too.
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Oh, hug. xo
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Thank you, I needed that. xo
Here’s to hoping tomorrow is better, and if not maybe give yourself a break from the home made baking and grab some frozen premade baking treats
Ben recently wrote…Cobypic is…
Baking actually relaxes me
Oh Mama, teething is always hard *I remember those nights* Hope you will get some nap soon.
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I’m still trying to recover from the time my first was teething!
I’ve had too many of those days lately. Hugs! I’m right there with you.
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Hugs right back at you!
Days that blend into one long day? I’ve seen those, too. Wishing you hot tea and more rest and also some relief from that teething pain for your little guy.
Kim recently wrote…Picasso Strikes Again
Thank you Kim!
seems you had my yesterday. and you’ve just inspired me to write about it.
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It’s nice to be able to inspire posts
Yeah. Some days, if there were no eff word, Mommy’s head would explode. Then who would clean up the mess. No one. They don’t know which cleaner to use or where to find a rag.
Maggie S. recently wrote…Sitting Around Here On Sunday
Haha! Yes, exactly!
What have you been doing spying on my life and then writing about it?
Yeah. I get it.
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#bloggingtwins #parallelives #enoughsaid
I hope your lil guy likes the amber. I seems to work well for Oscar. Screaming babies are so pitiful, no fun for anyone
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I hope it does too. Poor thing is itching to bite on stuff all the time, and the screaming – sigh.
Teething. Is. Brutal.
That’s all. xoxo
Mirjam recently wrote…Sunday Gatherings
Sigh. Yes. Yes it is.
Oh, hell yes! I would think at this stage in my home that I wouldn’t have to go through night time wake up. But with potty training, I’m awake from 1am to 4 or 5 am trying to get my girl go back to sleep, so that she can wake up 2 hours later. Guess I should be thankful she’s using the potty at night.
Days like this I would LOVE to to just sit down and be a blob on the couch, but as you know…duty calls. Hope your necklace gets here soon.
KalleyC recently wrote…Newborn Shopping–Starting All Over Again
OMG we aren’t even potty training just yet. The goal is to start in a month or two. I’m never sleeping again, am I?
we all have “those” days and the moms that portray a perfect world with perfect children and a perfect job and perfect friends are full of shit. motherhood is hard work whatever stage you’re at.
melinda recently wrote…I Think She Eats Them
Thank you for saying that out loud!
Too many days to count, my friend…too many days. I hope those teeth come in soon so that you guys can all get some sleep.
AnnMarie recently wrote…It’s Working!
My day probably sound like peanuts to your chaos!
My husband travels a lot and there are some days where I call him at the end of the day and just say, “I’m done.” Granted, I never am truly done…we moms always dig a bit deeper to make it all work but it feels good to say it sometimes. Just to let it out is a huge load off for me.
You are never alone in this…if you are getting your bum kicked, read back through these comments and know that we are all cheering you on!
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This is why I’m glad I blog, or god knows, what hell I’ll end up in
Yes. Yes. Yes. Even when we are worn to the bone we have to dig deeper. Those babes need us and if that means putting them first, over fucking tea that is always cold, then we do it.
Just remember to have a breather…and a pee xoxo
Kimberly recently wrote…When Words Fail
They come first, always. They also save us, every day. xo
I know that feeling…the whole drop in the chair and then realize what a gigantic mistake you just made? I do that at least once a day. LOL Teething might be as bad as the newborn phase. Hope it passes for you guys quickly!!
Courtney Kirkland recently wrote…My Favorite Moments
I think teething is actually not as bad, as once he’s asleep, he’s asleep for longer
Until the next growth spurt/ more teeth come along!
Uhm, yes I do have days like this. I just wrote a post about it, actually. I think the work of a mother is never fully appreciated. You do so much, momma. Please try to get some sleep when you can, k? I worry about you! XOXO
Charlotte recently wrote…Groundhog Day in October
Oh you’re so sweet to worry, my dear, but really, don’t. My husband nags me enough about the sleeping
xo
((hugs))
xo
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Thank you, much needed.
Oh my yes. And they are just the hardest days. You captured it perfectly here, by the way. Because honestly, it is exhausting to be exhausted. Hang in there!-Ashley
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Yes, yes it is. Exhausting to be this exhausted. The other day when I had barely any sleep, my husband asked me if I felt tired. I told him, I’m not sure, because I’ve felt this way for 3 years so it’s my normal. Tired is my normal. At least, I think so.
You are tremendous. What you are doing is tremendous. The work of the world is on your shoulders, you are holding up the future on those blades, with your muscles. This too shall pass, let go what you can. Sending hugs from the middle of nowhere…
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You’re amazing and sweet and I love that we’re friends, even though you’re in the middle of nowhere
Oh. My. Gosh. Have I EVER had days like those
Keep on digging. Eventually you dig yourself out… right???
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As long as it’s out and not deeper in
Um that seems like every day to me
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Oh. Dear.
Loads of those days. Complete with f words… But all it takes is one smile to make it all better. Or a tub of Ben and jerry’s …
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Thank goodness my children are cute. Also, thank god for ice cream.
It’s one of those days I guess. And teething is a phase, it will pass. And then, there will be something else. But no matter how bad it may feel at the moment, someday we will look back and smile at all these experiences that makes motherhood such an amazing journey.
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It’s a phase I can’t wait to be over
((((HUGS))) those days are just NOT fun. hope today is a better day babe.
karen recently wrote…Secret Subject Swap
Thank you – the next day WAS much better, fortunately.
Yes, yes as a matter of fact I sure have
You can do it girl…you are good at digging deep!
Natalie recently wrote…Busy As a Bee
I’m better at sitting back and drinking tea
Yes, this, absolutely. I feel better now since I only have my son and he just turned 3, but there are about 2 years of my life that are all in a barely memorable fog.
Thank goodness these kiddos are cute.
Julia recently wrote…Heavy Grey
Yes, thank goodness they’re cute!
“Ever have days where they just blend into one long day and just kick your ass?”
Yes. OMG, yes. This week, in fact. And last week, too. Oh, hell… this whole damn month.
Hang in there, Alison.
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You too, my friend. You too.
Hello! Great post! I have to dig deep on another level now that my boys are up and running (literally) but they don’t listen when they are entangled in a disagreement – so annoying! I’ve never yelled the word SSTTOOPPP this much in my life!!!
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I think we’ll never stop yelling stop
Thanks for dropping by!
teething is difficult add in 2 needy kids and one tired momma and it’s a recipe for a crappy day. Hop ethe rest of the week is better.
Robbie recently wrote…Celebrate
It did get better, but the teething really sucks. Sigh.
THIS IS HOW I”VE FELT ALL WEEK!
I’ve got a teething baby, a sick 3 year old, & more things to do this weekend than I could possibly count on both hands!
Great post!
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Hi Kate! *waves*
This motherhood gig is not for the weak, is it?
Hope your weekend gets better!
Such is the life of a mom. I hope the teething pains get better soon.
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Indeed. I hope so too!
Oy. Yes. And you wonder how you’ll get through, but you do. Hang in there.
Robin recently wrote…It Matters
Yes. And here I am, still.
How are YOU my friend? Enjoying the newbornness?
{Melinda} Yes, motherhood does require a whole lot of digging deep, doesn’t it? I wish I could tell you it gets loads better — and during certain seasons of parenting it does. However, I think I was digging a hole the depth of the Grand Canyon during the middle school years. Yikes! High school years are better, though!
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Motherhood is certainly not for the weak, is it?
Answer to your question – YES! So many of them. Those days are killer. Makes the smooth days seem just that much more precious.
Elena recently wrote…First World Problems of the Reality Kind
I know, right?? And too far and few in between in the teething days. Sigh.
ALL. THE. TIME.
Which is why I have been a lousy commenter. But I have always been here. Reading all the words.
Between all the other things in this life of momming and teaching.
Katie recently wrote…Project 365 {week 40}
Thank you for taking time to even write this, because I know how stretched you are, and how much you have going on.
Hang on in there, my friend.
Poor thing. I always went straight for the pain reliever, which seemed to help. I never tried the amber bracelet, but I think it’s a good idea.
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