OK moms, raise your hands if you feel appreciated.....(Any one?)
Nope, my hand is down too. You know I knew there would be challenges when I went back to work, but I didn't think any of them would involve lack of help at home. Man what a wake up call.
The first day I came home from work after everyone had been home all day and the house was trashed and nothing was done, I thought OK I'm pissed, but this is an adjustment for everyone.
WELL this is week FIVE that I've come home to a messy house and everyone expecting me to do it, STILL.
It makes me want to cry, it's like no one thinks that mom is a person, just a robot . A robot that needs to work, and cook, and clean, make school lunches, make sure that THERE IS FOOD to make school lunches, laundry etc.
Tonight I had to go into my bed and lay down,(and scream into my pillow) so that I didn't fly off the handle.
Is a little help too much to ask for? Am I expected to be all and still want to be around these people I am supposed to love no matter what? (Yes I do often want Calgon to take me away forever on occasion.)
It's like Shmoe thinks well she has a Part Time job, and when shes not at work, she can do what we don't. Its OK.
OK for whom? Wheres my robot?
I find a nice bottle (or seven) of wine, a hot bath and a good book are a nice distraction from it all. But I've noticed since I've started working, who has time for baths and books? Someone should write an "Ode to a hot 4 minute shower" because if it weren't for them I might never have clean hair.
Peace out!
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