So, you know how it is.. you get off work at 5, go pick up the kids from after school care, run home, have the kids put on their karate gear, grab a snack, and run out the door, to make it to their class by 6, all while trying to maintain composure, i.e., your sanity.. ha
While driving to karate, I hear all kinds of whining about how so and so smells like poop, someone has bad breath, one is tired, and one is perfectly calm and relaxed. I’m none of those. I’m stressed as can be, trying to make it to the class on time, and make sure everyone is well behaved in the process.
We drop one off to class at 6, run to Steak N Shake for my oldest, who’s class doesn’t start until 7. We wait at the drive thru for 10 minutes for a hamburger, plain with ketchup only. RIDICULOUS wait time, might I add.. AND they forgot the cup of water that I ordered. It’s ok.. I have stuff to DO.
I drive to Home Depot, right across the street, to grab air filters and a single pole light switch, because somehow the boys managed to break theirs.. sigh..
After that, I take my oldest to her class, pick up the one who just finished, and move on to our next group of errands.
I am wanting a Zaxby’s Salad, so I go through the drive thru there, and ask if the kids want anything from here. They say, no, but they would love a smoothie at Smoothie King… What do I do? I pull in there, let the kids go inside, and pick from 3 healthy sounding smoothies. They are in smoothie heaven, if there is such a thing. 🙂 Soo cute to see their faces in here.
We get back in the car, and drive to Braum’s, to pick up a few chicken strips.. THEN, to our grocery pick up spot, and finally back to karate, to pick up my oldest, who’s class was just finishing up.
Not done yet…. 🙂
We get home, right at bedtime mind you, and 3 of the 4 need showers. PLUS, groceries need to be unloaded and put away. I recruited my oldest for the grocery portion, and both girls were happy to help me. THANK GOODNESS!
I helped my kids get ready for bed, and just as I was on my last string of patience, my 10yr old girl walked into my room, and asked if she could sleep with me, and help reduce my stress by helping me fold the pile of laundry on my bed. I was so frustrated at that point, I snapped at her, instead of being very thankful and sweet to her very kind offer. I immediately felt horrible, and told her I was sorry, I’m just so tired and ready for adult time. I need that for my sanity. She went off to her room, but I DID hug her tight and told her thank you for offering and being such a sweet girl. I kissed her good night, and told her that I really am sorry and love her so much.
OMG!! I feel like such a failure at this single mom thing almost daily.
Sanity and patience.. where are you when I need you the most??
HUUUUUUUGE “SIGH” HERE…
All in a Day 