A Mother’s Fantasy
Posted by Cottontimer on 04 Jun 2006 | Tagged as: Motherhood
Being a mother is THE MOST FRUSTRATING job I have ever had. I would like to be able to:
- Sit down without having to get up for 10 continuous minutes.
- Answer a question just one time.
- Refuse a request without triggering a crying and complaining fit.
- Play slave every moment of my waking day.
- Finish a task without having to return to it again and again not just to finish but to correct mistakes from not being able to fully concentrate.
- Eat without speedily choking the food down.
- Go to the bathroom in peace.
- Watch Boston Legal without someone telling me it’s scary and keeping me from hearing the dialogue.
- Control the anger that burns within.
- Live without guilt when the anger comes gushing out.
- Stop wondering if I’m being a good mother or not and just be.
I had a major cold and/or hayfever attack last week and am absolutely exhausted. Sick, tired, and grumpy. Just leave me alone!!! I feel like this Play Doh man.
What do you fantasize about?
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Sleeping. Through the night. Afternoon naps. Not having to get up in the morning.
Not having to cook and clean the kitchen at all for a whole day, my kids not fighting for a whole day. Hang in there Hsien - you are gonna come through like a champ, I promise!!!
*hugs*
hope you feel better!
Awww - at least, I hope that was cathartic for you. Sometimes just giving life to your thoughts by saying/writing them can help tremendously.
My fantasy involves a lot of the same things as yours, but goes on to life in a beach house in a friendly, not-snobby coastal town full of bicycle-riding vegans. I’ll have a high-impact, low-stress job in marine conservation which gives me ample time to explore all my interests and hobbies. The perfect used book store will be a block from my house, along with a fantastic food co-op. My organic garden will be the envy of the entire garden club. I’ll be able to pick up and go to any restaurant/event/ travel destination on a moment’s notice… Yeah, now we’re talking FANTASY.
Kate: I’ve been having awful nightmares too. England doesn’t get dark enough at night during summers. It’s eyeshades for me tonight.
Christina: The fight’s gone out of me.
laurina: Thanks! Oh to be a college kid again.
river2sea72: You have obviously been doing some planning!
The playdoh man looks like a gremlin squashed with a frying pan, hehehee. I love it!
My list eerily looks like yours!!
I have resorted to the “because I said so” and “that’s just the way it is” answers in response to endless “why????? why!?” over the last couple of days. AUGH someone save me from this!!
Today seems to be all about the senseless tears and crying and brother squabbling. Must be making up for a perfect Saturday.
I am looking forward to the little ones being big enough that I can actually decorate my home the way I want to; and grow plants and flowers without them being mangled before they ever become beautiful.
Deb: Man, I’m glad I have other mothers to tell me that I’m not totally bonkers. Oh, and that my son isn’t either!!! ^5 AHHHH!!
Most of what you describe sounds like project management.
I was just wondering recently when the “why” stops. I have taken to adding a “because” phrase before he even asks but that doesn’t stop it!
Oh, and I would adore being able to be in the bathroom alone. Heavenly!
My fantasies…
Eat a complete meal at the temperature at which is was intended to be consumed.
Have a complete, uninterrupted conversation with another adult.
Watch (and actually be able to HEAR) a complete news story. Not the entire news program, just one story!
Not to have to make a decision for anyone else for an entire day.
mdmhvonpa: Project management is easy. People management is not.
Abigail: I don’t even mind if I’m not alone as long as I get to finish what I started! Don’t ask….
Kerri: And you’ve got it TIMES THREE!!! Supermom!
Yep, Supermom. That’s what I make Cory call me. It gets me through the day. Actually, Ubermom. Hey, that reminds me of a post idea! Thanks for the inspiration.
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