I want to run away

[gcj]

I want to run away today. I've been feeling bored lately. I just had a 4 day weekend, but feel like I need a day off. I feel like days off just mean different kids, but still doing the same thing. When my work day is over, I just switch over to my own kids, who are just as demanding, if not more. Cooking, cleaning. Everything that I know every one of us is doing, and I have no right to complain, but I am. I need a change. I feel like I"m in prison. I'm sure in a few days I'll be over it and back to normal, but for today....I want to go away. I want an adventure. See something different. Talk to someone different....

[gramma]

I feel the same way many days so you are not alone. I dont have any young kids of my own anymore so my evenings are my own but i feel so drained at the end of the day i have no energy to do anything. Daycare can be a lonely job. Is there something that you love to do that you can do at naptime? I love to craft and sew so I try to have somethig ready to do at naptime to relieve nsome stress. Learn to knit, or start a cross stitch (its easy) or grab a tea and read and leave the dishes and tidying until later. I find th most important thing is that i insist my hubby takes on some of the household chores. I dont have anyone to talk to durig the day either, all my friends work outside the home. hope your day gets better

[Mambia]

Arghhh I wanna run away today too!!!! It's days like today that I just don't think that I'm cut out for this job as my own kids are very demanding. Same thing, dck leave and I put my mom hat on and continue with the crying, diapers, demands etc. just so tired of the same thing every bloody day and no adult interaction until my hubby gets home around dinner time. This is by far the toughest job I have ever had (and I used to work in the finance industry).

[Fun&care]

Ah that's terrible I have nothing constructive to say, other than I know how you feel. It's hard doing the same thing, day in day out without any change. I know my hubby doesn't really get it...it's hard. My own two kids have been driving me up the walls lately too, so yeah I NEVER get a break....hopefully things will cheer up with summer around the corner. Feel better soon

[mimi]

Yes, we need the warm weather to get the hell out of our houses! I have been going through the same thing lately. Just a strong feeling of dissatisfaction. I think it is worse when we come off a long weekend and start to unwind though it isn't long enough to completely do so and then we are back to work.
We juggle everyday and when we drop a ball we feel bad and blame ourselves. Sometimes when my hubby asks me to make a decision he could easily make on his own I get angry. I make so many decisions during the day I would like for him to make one himself regarding our homelife. It is hard being the go to person all the time.
I think this is why so many of us go to this forum. We can vent to others who are doing and sometimes feeling the same way. All I can think of as advice is that we must take time to do something for ourselves. Even if it is for a few minutes at a time and to also tell our family when we need help. If we don't speak up when we feel down we will just continue to feel bad.
It sounds cheesy, but sometimes I think of worse situations like sitting in traffic trying to get home or dealing with the office politics I used to hate, or dealing with that crabby boss and then I start to put things into perspective.
Just remember to take care of yourself, breath and get hubby to make dinner once in a while. Hope you feel better hon.

[Momof4]

Aw gcj, I'm sorry that you're feeling stifled. Do you have a hobby? Or friends who would like to go out for dinner or a movie so you can have a night out? It's important to turn daycare OFF and even to get a break from your own family once in a while. What about a nice date night with your spouse this weekend?

I just returned from a vacation and it's really important to me to schedule my vacations spread out through the year so that I have one to look forward to and then I return refreshed and ready for the months ahead. I know my limits and that I have to take care of myself in order to be at the top of my game with these little munchkins all around me.

I hope you can sit down and make a plan to make sure you stay fresh and rested too.

[Big Hearts]

I have been feeling the same.... I have found some great deals online for vaga and Mexico; maybe you need a small trip to Vegas for 3 or 4 days. I am going in two weeks it cost $500 for a flight and room(only 3 star) for my husband and myself, we only pay for the food and shows we want to see and shopping. My sister went and seen a few shows free. Some real estate agent was giving away tickets to people how looked at property. They never intended on buying but went for a viewing told the guy sorry not what we are looking for and went to the show.
Hope things look up for you.

[crafty]

I sooooo get what you are saying. I've had so many ups and downs since I started this career. My husband works 12 hours a day 7 days a week so he's not much help. Sometimes I dream of going back to my old job just to wear nice clothes and see people and be able to have a 15 minutes break JUST FOR ME ! But what helps me get over it is I remind myself that I had lows in my other job as well and focus on what is good in the home daycare life. Kick back, take it easy try to go outside with the kids. For me fresh air helps a lot. Call up a friend to go for dinner or movie or just get out of the house any excuse is good.

[mommyof2princesses]

I feel the same way Hope you feel better soon

[apples and bananas]

It's the weather. I need to get outside twice a day... go on walks again... explore spring. I'm feeling it too.

It will pass soon... I hope!