Mommy burn-out...

[nikkiARNGwife]

I'm having it big time this week... I guess it's just both kids have been sick and grumpy all week and DH has worked 11 days straight not getting home til 6 or after most nights. My parents have been on vacation for a week so it's just been me and the kids ALL.DAY.LONG every day. I'm just burned out...its hard too living in the country like we do b/c there is nothing I can get out and do with them thats fun and being outside right now is miserable with the heat...our index was up to 113 today. I just need to whine a little.

[emmasmommy]

*pat, pat, pat* Nikki!!

I've been there. It totally sucks. hopefully you get a break soooon!

[lovely1m]

Aww, hope you get a break soon!

[Kara]

My hubby was just gone for 10 days in a row, and my ILs (who often help with the kids) were out of town at the same time. The first week or so was fine, but by the end, I was desperate for some help and headed to my folks' for the weekend! I was also very grateful for my YMCA membership - most days I at least got to work out while the kids had fun in their drop-in child care!

[Jenn Barrette]

I am in same boat right now. Dave is working 6 days weeks, and my ILs (they usually take the kids 1-2 days a week so I can get some quality design time in) are on vacation. What I find helps me get through it is, plan something for when things aren't so crazy. Whether it is a little family day trip, or a day to yourself (I prefer the latter...) just having something to look forward to can keep you going! hugs and good luck.

[AmberK]

I totally hear you. My husband has been in Barcelona on 2 different occasions out of the past month so its just me with them 24/7. I think I lost my mind on several occasions. Im so ready for school to start!

[ayaandjudah]

Hugs nikki, it sounds like a rough one, I hope you get some you time this weekend.

[my2monkeys]

I've been there... It's rough and your drained... hugs sweetie!

[scrappurple]

Been there, whined about that. **hug** This too shall pass ... sigh ...

[Kjersti]

I'm so sorry!! My girls are fighting big time!! I'm couting down the HOURS until school starts on Monday!!! Hang in there!!!

[pewtertm]

I hear you, girl! Our family is almost 500 miles away; there's no neighbors with little kids for Rachel to play with; and DH sleeps all day/works at night. And we've had those same heat indexes lately too. Makes you feel like you're going stir crazy.
Hope you get some you time soon!

[newfiemountiewife]

I'm so sorry Nikki. I really hope you get a break soon, I know how hard it is to be stuck inside with kids.

[Lauramarie]

I know how you feel but although this is hard to do most times and your probably going to say "gag". One day they will be grown and out of the house and barely manage to call and say Hi Mom. So as hard as it is and I know it is...hug them and play with them and make up silly dances or have a pajama party, something fun. And when hubby comes home, run like the wind!! LOL:p

[mummytothree]

I'm in the same boat execpt add 3 more kids and my hubby isn't getting home until 10PM most nights. I have found that copious amounts of frozen custard are helping and chocolate, not much but some!!! :hugs: Nikki hope you get a break and some help soon!!!!

[rach3975]

I hope you get a break soon! It's hard not having help with the kids. None of our family is local, and DH is gone 'til 7 most nights. He has been traveling about 1 week out of every 6, and that's always a LONG week.

[nikkiARNGwife]

Thanks everyone...it's been an exhausting week for sure, but DH is off today and is taking Avery to his parents for the day so I'll just have Ella. And my parents should be home today too, so things are looking up lol

[pam4gators]

You know a friend of mine was fussing about one of her boys breaking an arm while he was recovering from a tonsilectomy, she was basically whinning. She called me and was like I am soooo sorry for all the whinning because I am able to hold our kids while 2 parents from where we live lost their babies, one lost a 7 week old girl to sids and the other 21 month old drowned while boating. I am soooo thankful that I still have mine although she has been "trying" this week. She has not wanted to go with her dad much and has stayed at the shop with me and working and taking care of her has not been easy but I am still able to hold and love her ykim. For this I am thankful.

[jessica31876]

I totally know where you are coming from. I remember those days all too well. They sure do go by fast though and before you know it your "baby" girl is 18 and moved out on her own. I still have my boys at home but being in a house with three guys 24/7 and no girl time with my daughter sure makes me miss her alot more!!

[Coila]

Completely understand where you are coming from! ((hugs)) Glad things are looking up though :)

[Giseli Freitas]

(((HUGS)))
I am SO there. This week DH had to do a short trip and we're going w/ him but I got the flu (I am so so sick - w/o my voice, throat hurting and burning, coughing like crazy, but the flu is almost over I guess...). It is the 1st week of Winter Break w/ kiddo at home all day and calling "mamãe!" (="mommy!") every 3 minutes! I'm just tired. I need a break of Winter break already.

[LibbysMommy]

I completely understand Nikki!! I'm going through the same thing right now. It's soooo hot here right now...110 with the heat index...too hot to do anything outside...the girls are getting antsy...this is the hard part of summer...everyone is starting to get a little bored!! (((hugs)))

[Tracie Stroud]

HUGS Nikki! I've so been there.

[d2vasquez]

When I first read you post I smiled and thought "this is why I work full-time!" lol so kidding - but I am sorry you were struggling.....it is never easy. Glad you got some relief today....

[nikkiARNGwife]

See...I knew you all could relate lol...yesterday was a million times better so I feel recharged...DH too Avery to his mom's and they were gone all day so I just had one and that makes a world of difference...we had a nice calm quiet day and I even had a few hrs to myself while she napped and then after she went to bed since the boys didnt' get home til after 9.

I know I shouldn't complain and should be grateful for every minute with them...but when it's EVERY minute it gets hard. Ella is going through this really clingy stage where she wants to be attached to me every second and that just wears you down you know?

My grandmother always told me though..."when they're little they're on your toes, when they're grown they're on your heart".