Hey,
I've got 8 of my own kids and a step daughter and lately it feels like its more hard work than enjoyable and I hate that. How do I turn things around? Anyone else feel similar? All they seem to do is bitch and fight constantly! School just finished friday and I'm dreading the holidays when I used to thoroughly enjoy them. Maybe im just exhausted. I don't have depression/PND. I guess im hoping to hear from mums going through a similar things. Thanks ladies.
large family. hard work.
large family. hard work.
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Parenthood Guilt, Behaviour, Baby & Toddler, Kids, Teenagers
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I have only one little terror and I find it to be hard work most of the time. ? He has me ripping my hair out within ten minutes of waking up, and he's not even two yet.
I love him to bits and pieces, and I absolutely cherish being a stay at home mum, but gosh, actual work was so much easier!
You're right - you're probably just exhausted. Don't forget to give yourself a well deserved break every so often where you can eat your meal in one sitting and drink your coffee whilst it's still hot. And don't ever feel bad for being worn out. Parenting one child is challenging enough, and you've got eight! x
I find my one hard enough too! If I don't get parenting breaks (nights out occasionally etc) I go insane.
I have 3 and they all have their moments. I find my coping strategies are routine and being organised. Ive been really busy and started my xmas shopping so took the kids out shopping with me i find if i make a game out of what ever we need to do it gets done alot less pain free. Oh and theirs always threatening the naughty list for santa ?