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December 2011 Moms
I am drowning... Vent
I feel like I am drowning right now... My life seems like a crazy (but in a good way) kind of mess! We have a contract on our house and are supposed to close on it Aug 6th. Over the weekend DS started crawling like a madman and getting into EVERYThing. I am so proud and excited for him but we have not baby proofed this house at all (b/c we were moving so soon) and I am kicking myself for not being better prepared. Ii spent all day yesterday trying to keep him away from electrical cords and sockets (he has some kind of fascination with cords of all kinds) while I should have been cleaning for the inspection today. Also to make matters worse my DS's baptism is on Sunday and I need to plan food, find myself a dress, DH a tie and DS a pair of white shoes. We are also in the midst of trying to choose a builder, houseplan and finish a bathroom in my parent's basement so we will have a place to live after we close on our house. Sorry to vent but I am feeling so overwhelmed.
I think the catalyst for my small breakdown is that my father texted me and said that he and my stepmother are coming to J's baptism. This concerns me because my mom and him do not get along at all and we are having lunch at her house after church. I don't know if they will actually come to the party but they might. I hate being around them at the same time because it is very awkward. I am not close to my father at all and we hardly ever see that side of the family so I am very nervous when I should just be excited to celebrate J's baptism! Sorry so long...
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Re: I am drowning... Vent
I'm sorry things are so stressful right now. While unpacking from our move, I put DD in her PNP. I threw a whole bunch of toys in there and put it in the family room with the tv on so she would be entertained...it's not ideal, but it allows you to get stuff done!
My parents are also divorced and I know how family gatherings can get quite stressful. I would focus on DS and his baptism. Your dad already knows that the party is going to be at your moms and he decided to come. Even if it it slightly awkward between your mom and dad, it sounds like their will be enough people to diffuse any awkwardness.
Congrats though on the house contract
that is awesome!
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sibling love
Thanks! I hate to vent about trivial things because I know i should just be thankful for all the positives but I guess I am just stressed out. I am definitely going to try the Pnp idea, I will get my husband to get it down tonight from the attic.
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Feel free to vent away
Moving and selling a home they say is one of the most stressful times in your life besides having a baby and starting a new job!
I find typing or writing my frustrations out to be therapeutic!
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sibling love
Vent away!!! You have a lot going on right now!
Last week I actually told my boss I was going to have a mental breakdown. I just had so much going on. I had just switched jobs, had a vacation that wasn't a vacation (we had 17 people at our cabin for a week - power went out for 5 days) came home and both kids got sick & my husband was out of town so I had to stay home, etc. I think that venting and talking to my friends helped as I know a lot of people stepped in & helped me out where they could and my boss told me to work from home when I needed to.
Just wanted to say you're not alone! We all have these moments! Vent away and focus on the baptism - I hope your parents can both focus on your LO and not their own personal drama!