When I got to the dentist today for my 6-month checkup the hygienist asked if I had just gotten off the night shift. She was not being sarcastic. When I told her no she almost didn't believe me, and went on and on about how tired I looked. Finally I told her I have 3 kids under 5.
That is worse than the night shift. It IS a night shift, but it's a day shift too. And an evening shift. You never get a break. I haven't slept more than 6 hours in a night in months, and 6 is even rare and broken up. Although my physical energy level never ceases to amaze me, my mental energy is gone. I'm a mean mom and a crabby wife.
She started complimenting me on my teeth and told me I looked darling, to make up for her comments on how tired I looked. Then she said I must be a great mom. How would she know?! I listened to a good half hour of flattery and empathy regarding my sleep and mom status. I really wasn't in the mood for it, and I wasn't much of a conversationalist with her hands and instruments in my mouth. The visit ended as usual, with their suggestion of bleaching my tea-stained teeth. Today she said it just may be the boost I need as a mom of 3 kids under 5. Only $350.
I am not feeling positive today. I am behind on dishes, behind on laundry, my house is a mess, I have about 40 emails in my inbox waiting for a response, several phone calls I need to make... and it's not like I have happy obedient children to show for it. Right now all I want to do is cry. Or write. That's what I chose. Now back to laundry.
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Karissa, my name is Dawn. I used to work with your dad. He told me about your blogspot but I just finally checked it out, I am busy with 3 under 5 as well. My youngest is 8 months. I laughed at some of your posts I was able to read as much sounds so familiar. It is so joyous and yet so tough. Nothing compares to motherhood. I bet you don't remember, but when you were pregnant with your first, I actually did one of your ultrasounds, I made your video for you! Well, good luck to you and I'll try to check back in if I get a break....
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