Seriously!!!! I mean really?!?!? Is there any chance what-so-ever that I can possibly get ONE FREAKIN DAY, just one, to myself? I just want to be ‘Tiffany’ for 24 whole hours (does she still exist?), where I am not needed by a child, husband, pug, cat and just BE? What does that mean though??
To me, when I dream of this blissful day, I think…wake up in a large comfy bed with lots of comfy pillows, all alone, the Today show uninterrupted, with a nice HOT cup or two of coffee in hand. Next would follow a peaceful shower that is more than 5 minutes long. I’d wash my hair, shave my legs, get out and use the finest lotions and potions and actually blow dry my hair for maybe the first time in over a year! I’d apply my make-up with care and take my time, get dressed in a nice outfit that I don’t worry about being ruined by little fingers. Then what???? Hmmmmmmmm………….I have no idea!
As blissful as it sounds, it also sounds so lonely! Not to be confused with relaxing! I don’t want to offend anyone who still gets to enjoy those kinds of days; you truly have no idea how lucky you are!
As for me though, this Tiffany I am now, is Tiffany! I am a mom, a wife and a pet owner! I am exhausted and frustrated at any given moment, but I’m where I’m meant to be and I really wouldn’t change it, not even for ONE FREAKIN’ DAY!
Tootles,
I remember those years, and my “hats” included teacher too. It is very overwhelming and I try to always remember when helping out some of my young teachers who have kids the age yours are. It gets better, you’ll still be just as busy, I don’t think that will change until you are about 65. The tasks will change into homework, sports and taxi driver. But you’ll look back on it all fondly. There’s a good song out there (country) by Trace Atkins called “You’re Gonna Miss This,” that describes your situation perfectly, you should listen to it. Hang in there. Dawn
Thanks Dawn! I know that song, I’m always touched by it and puts things in perspective. I wouldn’t trade this for anything, I’m so lucky, even if it’s not easy.