I've had it.

Have you ever had one of those days (weeks, months, years) where you just want to throw in the towel, run away from home, disappear?  I'm having a month (year, 5 years) of that.  My kids don't really respect me.  There it is.  At least that's how it feels I guess.  I feel like I'm constantly yelling, reprimanding, punishing and generally being a tyrant because they're big old tyrants themselves.  I feel like when I speak, no words come out and instead I'm drowning.

I know these things pass. I know it's just a season, but I'm jealous.  I'm jealous of the parents with children who like and respect them.  Who wouldn't dream of screaming at their parents when told to turn off the Wii.  Who don't have to be threatened with life and limb every five minutes.

So I'm off to run it out.  I know I can't run away from my problems but I can pretend for a half hour, right?

Comments

[Laura]

RIGHT there with you, girl. i cry a lot. :( hugs. sorry you're going through this too. i have no suggestions but am here if you ever want/need to talk.

[Heather (heathergw)]

SOOOOO right there with you hon! It's why I need to start running again! I wish we were close because it'd be so great to have a running partner where we can totally vent... and when I say vent, I mean scream out our frustrations.

[Kendall (kendallt)]

Oh, Traci! I'm so sorry you're going through this, but I completely understand. I think, as parents, we all have days (weeks, months??) when we feel this way. Hang in there, girl! You are a wonderful mom, and your children will thank you one day for caring enough to discipline and say no.

[Brandy]

((hugs)) Traci I can relate to this. Nothing makes you feel like your drowning until your 5 year old tells you that you're a failure. Owen's been mouthy, bratty, attitudish and just an all around pain to be around since being 5. I am at the end of my rope with hi it seems but I'm just hoping this is a phase that shall pass soon ... I can hope right lol.