Sunday, November 14, 2010
Vent Sesh
You know what, my life is so NOT perfect right now, and it it soooo NOT what I had pictured my life to be 8 years into being married with three kids. I mean, did I really think that I would be living in the basement apartment at my mil's house...hell no. My husband is constantly gone, and when he is around, its all about his books and schoolwork. I feel like me and the kids are totally on the backburner, and I am just there to cook, clean and do laundry. I feel like I am a broke, single mom but only worst because I don't get to have every other weekend with the kids, its 24/7. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids to death, but sometimes I need a freaking break, and a husband. I did not get married and have kids to do it all by myself. There is a reason why it takes two people to make a baby. And to raise them. Ugh. And I miss home. It's so hard to be away for so long. Somedays I wish I could take the kids to mim's and papi's, and to see their cousins. And with the holidays coming around he corner it makes me think about it even more. We have gone trough so much crap in the last 8 ears and seriously enough his enough! We have had some awesome times back in the day, and I just wish I could rewind time and freeze it right then a few years ago when things were really really good. And to thing I took it all for granted and now looking back at it all, I realize I was one lucky girl. We had money, we could go do things as a family, had date night every weekend, husband that was there for me and helped out, I could go shopping when I wanted and we really lived it up. As petty as that may sound, i don't care cuz I was happy. Everything I had ever wanted I had. I feel like people look at us now and think how loserish we are when we have three kids and living at mama's house. Really though, its true. And who are they to judge because they don't know us and what we have been through. You really think if I had a choice I would wanna go through all this crap? NO! You know what, This is reality, and there is nothing I can do about it. And really I am sick of being patient and waiting and waiting and WAITING for something good to come along. I hate waiting for things. Esspecially when I have kids and I feel like we can't even provide for them like we should. *sigh*...... Am I just really unrealistic about things that I want in my life, I mean I think I deserve the little things in life that make me happy, right? I am just having a really hard time with things right now. ugh. Anyway, enough with the sob story. Feels good to let it out once in a while, try it, you will thank me.
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Umm..HELLO is this my post?? I am right there with you! Life is so hard. I just turned 30 this year and I had a breakdown...30, 1 kid, 1 car no house! I was better off when I was 19!! I have had many sob story posts like this it really does help to get it off your chest! I'm sorry that you are going through this and having such a hard time but remember that Heavenly Father will NEVER give us trials that we can't overcome! It may seem like we can't get through it at the time but we'll look back in a year or so and think "that wasn't so bad" :)So many people are right here with us! You are so blessed...you are gorgeous, have 3 amazing kiddo's and a hard working hubby and you're all healthy. Just try to think about all the good stuff you have not think of how good life used to be...that's what I do on a daily basis! LOVE YA!!
Oh darling. I hope it helps you to know MANY of us have been our ARE where you are now. Something my sweet patient husband has taught me is that there is no use in looking back but only looking forward. Yes, at one point, we "had it all." Or so we thought. 3 homes in CA, 2 nice cars, lots of money and 2 perfect kids with one on the way. THEN we lost our baby, our 3 homes and Brandon lost his job all in less than a year and we moved in with his parents in Utah. MAJOR DEPRESSION settled in!!! But really, looking back on all that really humbled us and put us both on our knees a lot. And we ended us here in Dallas where we have NEVER been happier. It's not what we would have ever planned for ourselves but when you stop and put all your faith and trust in the Lord, your life will be better and blessed more than you could have ever imagined! Just get through this trial and when it is all over you will be grateful for the blessings that come with it. I keep thinking of the quote by President Hinkley that says something like, "This life is not to just be endured, but to be enjoyed." Or something to that effect and for me, when I am feeling down and depressed I seriously have to put myself out there, serve others around me and count all my blessings. And I know it's not easy sometimes. One more thing, DO NOT worry about what others think of you. If they are going to judge it is because they have not had this humbling experience and then you can feel sorry for them. Just focus on the good stuff. I hope there is some relief for you to be able to vent and you will receive a lot of advice and sympathy from all of us SAH mamas who have been there. Just hang in there!!!!! I'm praying for you!!!
C, reading this I am almost in tears. I am so sorry you are going through this hard time. All I can think about is how you have helped me through some of my hardest trials I have had recently. When we were in NJ and Rob never came home your encouragement helped me through it, how you told me I'd get used to it and to stay busy. You were there for me right after I had the baby--asking me if I needed anything...and as I've gotten those "baby blues" I haven't felt so alone....Also moving to a new area of Utah whenever I want to say I don't have any friends, I can't because I have you! You are such a beautiful person inside and out. You have a heart of gold. Thanks for helping me so much, there must be something I can do to help you during this hard time!! There is much more I could say, & I will later. Love your guts Cecile!
Cecile,
Even though it all sucks.. BIGTIME.. it's so hard for me to watch because I wish I could help!! Yeah, it's easy to say "hey look you have healthy kids and food and shelter and etc etc.. two cars.. etc.." but, the rest is overpowering that. And I am sorry! I love you and you're an amazing mother, such a good example to me. these are the times you will look back on someday and say that you miss these days, at least some parts of it. And good thing is, you will learn so much from this time. Dont focus in the future, or the past. Live in the NOW and it will all keep moving forward. I know I havent been through exactly what you're going through, but 23 years of my life were living hell. So, I know what it's like to want to give up and say "where the hell are my blessings!!??" haha.. but, you are amazing and if you can just keep holding on, the Lord will NEVER leave you alone. Life will have MANY ups and downs, so find a way to keep happy inside no matter what path you're on. I'll probably be trying to figure that out for the rest of my life, HA. I love you Cecile!
Oh Cecile I have been where you are at and felt exactly the same way you are feeling. It is extremely hard and you really do have down days. Looking back those days were just a blur and I am so grateful I made a sacrafice just as your doing right now. Your kids could care less where you live, what you drive. You are such a wonderful mom and friend! I love this quote by president Monson, "Find joy in the journey!" It definately is a journey and one day you will look back an laugh at these times! Love ya, a girls night out will fix all your problems im sure of it! Keep your head up your amazing!
OH Cecile! I wish we lived by each other so we could both be single mamas together! It's hard when your hubbies in school, especially MEDICAL school! It's so intense and competitive but it is going to be such a great career and stable. Hang in there and if you ever need to vent give me a call...:)
LOVE ya!
I'm a few months late on this post! This could be any mothers post for sure. We have all been where you are (or some people have yet to) but everyone makes it though it. And winters in Utah SUCK. I miss CA and the warm weather!! Just keep your head up and come hang out with the girls. Bring your kids if you have to! Here's looking forward to Summer!!
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