Monday, October 13, 2008

My Morning So Far....and it's only 11am!

Okay. So, I have never used my blog to vent before. This is a first. I've had quite a morning! I woke up at 8. Josh had soaked his sheets. I undressed him and gave him a quick bath. I showered and took Tyler to his t-ball practice....which I was 15 minutes late for (my fault for not getting up earlier). Then after that I was planning to 1) go to blockbuster to drop off some movies 2)Go to the grocery store to pick up some feminine necessities, and 3) Go pick up my book from the library. Here's how it all went down: I dropped of the movies successfully! (1 point for me), THEN I thought it would be a good idea to deviate from my original plan and go get Tyler's hair cut at Great Clips. We get there and we only have to wait about 7 minutes until it's our turn. Tyler didn't want to sit in the chair, so I bribed him with a treat from the store..which would be our next stop. He agreed and sat in the chair. But as soon as she put that cover over him, he flipped out. He wouldn't even stay still for a lolli-pop. We tried this twice and after giving the lolli-pop back to the stylist, Tyler flipped again. I wasn't going to let him have it! So we left. No hair cut. Dangit. (-1 point for me. +1 for Tyler). Next, and please don't laugh at me, (it's really okay if you do) I drove across the street and there was a Cost Cutters. Tyler had calmed down and I wanted to try this hair cutting thing one more time. Silly me..I know. So after about 5 minutes of sitting in the parking lot trying to convince Tyler that this was a good idea, we went in. But not before we walked by the big semi truck...that was Tyler's stipulation. We get in, I start to write his name on the sign in sheet and the lady walks up to us and tells me that there's a 30-40 minute wait. We left. :). It was just not meant to be today.(-2 points) I decided to skip the grocery store for now because there was no way I wanted to get both boys out of the car for like the 5th time this morning. (-3 points) So we went to the library to pick up my book that was ordered for bookclub. It's called My Sisters Keeper, by Jodi Picoult. So I leave the boys in the car real quick and go inside to get the book. I tell her my last name and she brings this book to the counter. It's not the book I ordered. Close though...Same title, wrong author. AHHHHHH! I'm really screaming inside by this point. I had to wait a week and a half to get the wrong book! She ordered the right one for me and it might take another week! I have to have it read by the 28th! Oh My Goodness! I was nice to her and left.(-4 points) Finally it was time to come home. I get in the driveway and Tyler doesn't want me to take him out because he wants to sleep in the car. Weirdo! So I have to force him out at which he begins fussing again. So I take Josh inside and just leave Tyler outside. He decided it would be best to come inside. Thank goodness. Josh was asleep in his car seat so I just needed to put him in his bed and let him be. BUT...I forgot that I hadn't replaced the wet sheet from this morning!(-5 points) While holding sleeping Josh, I took the wet sheet off and just put a blanket down and put him in his bed. That was at 11. It's now 11:22 and he didn't go back to sleep. UGH! So right now, things are okay I think. Tyler's watching Mickey Mouse Club House,(+2 points for him) I just finished a slim fast and I'm not sure what I'm going to do next. I was planning on reading my book, but that's not gonna happen! :)
Final Tally:
Mom: -5 points
Tyler +2 points

9 comments:

Shea said...

Wow sarah- you put me in a whirlwind just by reading that. I hear ya sista, i've definitely had those kinda days more than once. Just don't forget to breath...

Kyle said...

UGH! I hate those kind of days! Just go take a nap!

Liz said...

I totally feel your pain. And it's a lot of work to get both kids out and you did it a bunch of times. Why don't you cut Tylers hair again like you did before? I say Mommy needs mommy alone time. I feel exhausted for you.

Thanks for sharing your morning. Vent anytime you like. We are all here for you.

Rebecca said...

Yep, been there...sounds like me about 4 years ago with my own two boys. I have totally skipped errands becaue I got tired of getting in and out of the car. I used to do on-line grocery shopping for this reason and have it delivered (another reason was I lived on the 3rd floor and it was impossible to get groceries and two boys up three flights). I also learned how to cut all three of my guys' hair...not because they wouldn't go to the place, but because it was getting too expensive.

Sorry about the book, I also got it from the library and read it in 4 days because I knew a lot of people were going to be trying to get it.

Randy Hinson- "The Spirit of Elvis" said...

Wait til you have seven under the age of eleven :=) I know that's not what you wanted to hear. Wish I were closer- I'd be glad to babysit
Grandma Terry

Kim Watson said...

I can relate...I've had days like that. I hate when I drive around all morning and come home with nothing accomplished. If I get things done, I don't mind.
I have to argue one point though...when you didn't give Tyler the lollipop and left the salon, you should've given yourself a point for not giving in :)
I think you need to take a hot bath and relax now.

Sarah said...

Good point Kim. Thanks!
Updated Tally:
Mom -4 points
Tyler +2 points

And thanks to everyone else for your kind words!

~LisaLou~ said...

Hey Sarah,
Sounds like quite the day! It's times like those when you just have to laugh and throw in the towel...and maybe go grab some ice cream! Hope today is better!
Lisa

Emily P. said...

I think you missed quite a few points. What about when you took the wet sheets off to wash instead of leaving them for later? +1. And what about when you were nice to the librarian who ordered the wrong book? +1. And how about giving yourself 10 more points for doing your best! You're great. Motherhood is just hard!