Anyone else feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, defeated?

Man, today is a day. We are at the end of a long work week for my hubby so I've had no help from him and I am just exhausted. I'm bored, they're bored and I just feel like I can't entertain them at this point, er, maybe a little of not wanting to. It's too cold to go outside and we're needing to get out of this house but I just can't muster up the strength to take them to the store. Anyone else feel like crawling in a hole? Just need to know I'm not alone. Thanks.

 

I feel like that when is summertime in FL ..and some days at home. Santa got them a kitchen and they seem to
spend along time (15 min) playing with that.. THey also love their rocking chairs (the one that was for baby and transition)
now they actually just sit there are relax ....and listen when I read a book
Staying inside is tough...and then you get to a mall and they don't want to be in strollers...
just know that you are not alone!

 

I am right there with ya!!
Most days I feel like I am an outcast from the rest of the world just me and my kids living in our little bubble. I could take them out too but I hate packing them all up and we really don't have anywhere to go plus I would just end up being frustrated. So although it is easier for us to stay home it is also extreamly boring. Did they get any good toys for christmas that they like playing with?? My problem is my 3 year old but thankfully he got a train table for christmas and it seems to be occupying all his time. The little boys don't seem to care what they play with so that is great.
Hang in there and if you have anyone who could come over to watch the kids do that and get out for a little bit. I started aquasizing twice a week just to get out of the house in the evenings.

 

:hug: I know what you mean. It is tough to be inside day in and day out, especially when you feel like each day is a repeat of the last one :hug:

 

:hug: yup, i'm totally with you. sometimes i feel like i'm living the movie Groundhog Day. when it gets really bad, i sit them in front of the television & find somewhere nearby to read my book.

 

I've been feeling like that a lot lately. Because of the holidays, the past two weeks they have not gone to their Kids Day Out program. It's only on Monday's but it gives me 2 1/2 hours to myself. They also did not have therapy the past two weeks; at least when they are here it breaks up the morning.

They fight over the same toy even though they got tons of new things for christmas. I bought them a little toddler slide for indoors thinking it would be something they would enjoy since we can't spend a lot of time outside. One trys to go up the slide while the other wants to go down. :headbang:

And to top it all off, Jake is getting ALL 4 of his 2 year molars and has been crabby for days now. Josh just got 2 in so at least I don't have them both in pain.

Tomorrow I need to go to Walmart and I'm actually looking forward to it because we will be able to get out of the house.

The past few weeks my favorite time of the day is nap and bedtime.

 

i thought this might fit well considering the topic: The Meanest Mom enjoy!

 

Love it!!

 

I found the last few months to be EXTREMELY exhausting. Within the last few weeks the girls have been able to finally ask for what they want and honestly it's getting easier. Hang in there Momma, we've been there!!

 

Love it!

 

Yes, I feel that way a LOT! It's challenging to beat the "Groundhog Day" rut by trying to come up with new and exciting things to do with the kids, and it becomes and even greater challenge when the weather won't work in your favor. For me, I find if I can get out at least once a day, it makes things SO much easier. My preferred time to be out is in the 3-6 p.m. range...I find late afternoons (the "witching hour") to be the hardest for me, and for them! Can you schedule a standing playdate so you have something to look forward to at least once a week? I find that when I have a friend and their kid(s) come over to our house, even if we've been home all day, my kids are happier and play better overall with the company...and of course I'm happier cuz they're happier, and because I have a friend to chat with

 

I remember after they just turned one that I found some of those days to be particularly difficult! :hug: You are definitely not alone!!

 

I wouldn't change my circumstances for the world but a little give here and there would be nice! I knew that the winter would be tough but it's proving to be utterly dreadful. It's soo cold here in WI and it's really tough to get them all bundled up and well, you know the routine. Yes, I'm complaining. And I do take them out and about every couple of days but it's sooo not enough. We were planning a dinner away tonight, the hubby and I, but now one of the boys has a fever .... never ends. Looks like I'm just going to have to schedule me a dentist appt! LOL! Thanks moms ... that's why I love this site!

 

Reading this post was like looking inside my own head. I wish I could offer some suggestions, but since I live in that place, I'm not much use beyond saying "I hear ya!"

 

I am right there with you ladies!

 

I think we have all had days like that. My girls have finally gotten to the stage where they will play more independently, which is great for me. I've turned 2 of our rooms downstairs into playrooms and they got a new kitchen for Christmas that they love. I'm lucky that my best friend is at home as well in the same town. I go over there or she comes over here at least once or twice a week. Also, we've gone to story time at the library or the play area at the mall. Have you thought about joining a mom's group? I belong to two and they set up play dates. I haven't taken advantage of it just yet. I'm very blessed that most of my friends have at least one day off and we try to do play dates on a regular basis. Gives us all a break. It's exhausting, but so much better than being stuck in the house all day. Pretty soon, it will be warm enough to play outside again. Can't wait for that.

 

I live in a smaller town and there just isn't any sign of mom play groups. I'm thinking of hosting one here in my home because I actually do "know" quite a few mom's that have LO's right around my boys' age but I'm just so worried that no one will come. I know, I should just do it....

I cannot WAIT for summer/ warmer weather. I'm going to take them outside EVERY day ... I've never yearned so much for summer before, it's pathetic. *sigh* :headbang:

 

I'm so glad I'm not the only one. I feel absolutely nuts. My head hearts. I feel like I'm yelling too loud and too often. I can't stand it when they fight over every little thing. I feel so short and I hate it.

 

I have those days alot....mostly feeling exhausted...just want to sleep until the next new year...LOL...it's hard being cooped up in the house during winter time, i am feeling the cabin fever...i know next winter will be different with them...i am just counting down the days till spring so we can get back to the park and go walking...I hate bundling them up just to take them out...sooo much work with two babies compared to one baby....(which i have no idea what that is like, as i only have the twins)...