Thursday, December 18, 2008

I'm tired.

So very very tired. I'm tired of Seth working 60+ hours week after week after week. I cannot remember the last time he came home before the kids went down. I'm tired of not eating together. I'm tired of having to share him with his office at least part, and usually a large part, of every weekend. I'm tired of Brice. I'm tired of fighting with him. I'm tired of him hitting and scratching and biting and throwing a tantrum all day. I'm tired of him screaming when he gets disciplined. or when I hold Harry. or when I say no. or just to get attention. i'm tired of not being able to go outside without carrying two children down the stairs. i'm tired of not being able to go outside without at least one of them screaming on the way down, and both of them screaming by the time we all get in the car or get the stroller set up. i'm tired of carrying two children UP the stairs while Brice throws a tantrum. i'm tired of doing everything by myself. i'm tired of going to bed by myself. i'm tired of wondering when all this will end and there will be peace and balance in our house again. i'm tired of not sleeping through the night. i'm tired of dreading the sound of waking children in the morning. i'm tired of hearing, "baby, i really need to get into work early in the morning." i'm tired of being tired. i'm tired of not being able to hang out with my friends. or go to church. or go to housegroup. or being able to relax with a book. i'm tired of not feeling like myself. i miss me. and God. and Seth.

5 comments:

Alisa Reese said...

Oh Danielle, I feel for you. I missed Ben so much when he was in school and we had no time together. I can't imagine that feeling going on and on combined with the exhaustion of kids. I will be praying for you. Love you guys!

Dave said...

Danielle, this post breaks my heart! I have been really tired lately and I keep wondering why...and I think it all comes down to: This Is A Really Hard Job. It's hard to stay home with your kids. Sometimes I feel lonelier home with the kids than home by myself. Weird.

Anyway, Danielle, I hope that this is temporary...well, it's definitely temporary...I mean, these guys do grow up. But I also hope that something shifts soon so that you honestly start enjoying it all more. In fact, I will pray for that. I will pray for more support for you. I will pray that Seth starts getting home obscenely early from work. I will pray that you get the rest and comfort and recharging that you need...and that Brice and Harry need you to have too.

So, um, keep me posted. Let me know if my prayer works. ;)

Marci said...

Dear sister in law, this post made me sad also. I have only been a mommy for 6 days and I cannot imagine doing it all by yourself, let alone with two little peanuts. Tim and I pray often for you guys and pray for a home that is easily accessible, a job for Seth that is not so demanding, and community for you. We just love you so much.

Kelsey said...

Darling!!! So sorry it's so awful. I'm tired of snakes. Let's switch for awhile. Or, better yet. Move to China and I'll come along as your nanny. Solves both problems, non?

Greta said...

Danielle, I finally just read this. I'm so sorry. Makes me want to fly out to Chicago right now! I really do feel for you, and I have written similar posts in my head. You're doing a fabulous job, whether you think you are or not. If I can be of service...
Love to you.