I think I just experienced one of the worst weeks of my life. (Last week, up until today) So, it got me thinking. . . let's hear some of your bad days, and how you dealt with it! It would be great to hear! (Kinda weird, I know, but it would help to know that all of you perfect ladies have bad days too!!)
Monday, February 25, 2008
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Hardly perfect, I would say. I lost it one day in the Costco parking lot with Brandon when he wouldn't put on his seat belt. There was a car waiting for the spot and I couldn't handle the pressure I guess. Needless to say, I didn't talk to him the rest of the way home and pretty much for the rest of the day. That was just the beginning of a very long weekend when nothing seemed to go my way. To make matters worse, Brandon had a dream about a week later about a mom that yelled. When I asked who the mom was, it made me sad to hear that it was me. Talk about pouring salt on the wound!
Hope life is going better for you now. Call if you want to talk.
I definitely have my fair share of bad days! Take this last week, for instance, when we've been sick and I haven't had a voice. I remember one afternoon, when I couldn't even whisper, and I was trying to change Lydia's diaper. She wouldn't lay down for me and all she wanted to do was cling on to my neck. I was getting so frustrated with her, and not having a voice was making things a lot worse. Finally after like 5 min of trying to get her to lay down, I pulled her away from my neck and "yelled" at her (I think a few squeaks came out). She got the point though and instantly got the saddest look on her face and started crying. I felt so horrible that I had lost it and just bawled. The whole day had been frustrating since I couldn't talk and communicate with Lydia and she was acting very needy. It was pretty tough to deal with.
I personally have a hard time dealing with bad days. I have found, though, that it always helps to call one of you guys, or mom and dad, and it helps to get my mind off of the hard things, and helps to keep things in perspective. Someone always says something that makes things a little better. It may not make the day any easier, but it's so great to know that we are blessed with a great support system!
I hope your week gets better. I'm just a phone call away!
I had an extremely bad day about two months ago, and to be honest, the only thing that got me though it was prayer. I definitely needed alone time to think and let my emotions out, but in the end, the only comfort I got was through praying. I called Mom and Dad too and that helped me out as well! They always have great advice!
I also had many bad days when we lived with the in-laws... and since there was rarely anything I could ever do about what happened, I would call Kacie or Kelby and just vent. I'm sure they got so sick of my complaining, but it really helped to just have someone to talk to and to listen to me. When we go through hard times, it helps to know that family is there for you! I love you and if you need anything, call me!
OK, seriously, I've had my fair share. It would take way too long to try and type them in here. I'll have to give you a call sometime. As for dealing with them, taking some time for myself- stepping away from the chaos and regrouping definitely helps. Also, venting to someone who is willing to listen, and sometimes just recognizing I'm just having a bad day and there's not much I can do to stop it...that I shouldn't stress so much about it and just suck it up and live through it- Tomorrow can only get better.
You know, I absolutely LOVE having such a big family. . .full of girls! I know that I can always come to any one of you, at any time, and we can talk about anything. Going through rough times does help put things in perspective, but I think I would like to smack the next person that says 'it can only make you stronger'!!! (Let that be a warning to you all!)
I think that between work stress and home stress, I just don't know how to deal with everything, and I retreat into myself. That's all I know how to do sometimes. But it's great knowing that I have a family out there that cares, and is always there for me. Thanks for everything, guys! You're the best!
I've had too many bad days to count, but probably one of the worst was finding out about having a huge cyst on my kidney, not knowing if was cancerous or not, having surgery, and while in the hospital my mom passing away. Even in the bad times though, having a loving Heavenly Father and a wonderful family (you girls and your dad) helped me get through it all. Prayer is a huge comfort to me. It was something dad and I constantly used while raising our "precious" seven! We love all of you and appreciate all you do to help us get through our hard times! We're here for all of you as well...call us any time!
Whenever I have a bad day, it always helps me to talk about it to someone who will listen. I also feel better after a good cry!
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