Sick days

  As a stay at home mom, I am speaking for myself and maybe some of you out there, there are no sick days. No days to rest and get better quick, no days to snuggle up to your blanket on your comfortable bed and doze away. It is rough. It is hard. It is exhausting. It is frustrating.

 We all had the stomach flu over Halloween week and I had no rest, just go go go. The following week we all ended up getting colds. Literally I have been sick in one way or another since Halloween week. How is this possible!!??

 It is partially my fault, I feel the need to just keep moving and getting things done so that when I do actually feel better those things have not piled up leaving me overwhelmed. I find it hard to be okay with dishes piled up high in the sink and on the counter, shredded papers and similar all over the carpet and a dirty bathroom. Did I mention we have only one bathroom? Yea. Oh and the laundry! It is never ending. Literally somehow I get at least two loads to wash every day.

 It does seem like I am rambling and complaining about being able to stay home and take care of my family but in all reality it is all worth it and I wouldn't have it any other way, other than maybe an opportunity to snuggle up in my blankets on my comfortable bed a little longer without a toddler pulling at my shirt.

 This motherhood with small children does fly by so fast so I appreciate every moment and I am learning to also really appreciate the challenges as well.

There are no lessons in perfection, which we cannot achieve, so I will take it and learn to maybe let the dishes, floor and laundry go for a little bit. Maybe.

Hoping you are all healthy and happy,
Tina Marie