June Tune-up: check in #2
Life is handing us lots and lots of lemons at the moment. Jesse is sick for the second time in two weeks. Maybe it’s the same thing, I don’t know. But he’s down for the count. Again. And when a man’s man is huddled under the covers, shivering, too weak to move, you know it’s serious. And whereas I don’t want to be all ME ME MEEEEEE!!!, I’ve been single parenting for a good part of the last two weeks. It’s starting to wear very thin. And the kids? They know I’m hanging on by a thread, and they’re searching for the shears.
My house is a wreck. I’m behind on the laundry, and when you don’t even own a dryer, that’s a dangerous situation. My eight year old is being bullied at school. Again. I’m in talks with his teacher about possibly moving him to a school with a gifted program next year. I wish I still drank because this is the kind of day that shots were made for.
I know that tomorrow I’ll probably be back to my Pollyanna-esque self and regret posting something so negative. But there you go. This is where I am today.
Starting weight: 139
Last week: 138.5
Current weight: 138.0
Total loss: 1.0
Salad-A-Day: 13/30
Walking 30 minutes per day: 12/30
New exercise/activity: 0/1
{{{{{hugs}}}}} sometimes a messy house and a pile of laundry. if its either that or snap at the kids, then its definitely okay. chin up!
thanks, girl. I’m catching up today. Not running about like a madwoman. It’ll all get taken care of eventually. Either that, or I’ll call up my cleaners
Always nice to have a backup!
I think that losing anything during a week like this is amazing! I am super impressed and inspired by your blog post. Do not worry about having a negative day. Your honesty has inspired another frazzled mom to do better! I hope your week gets better!
Awww, thanks Jess! That comment made my day! From one frazzled mom to another, I salute you!
Girl, I’m sending you a giant cyber hug across the ocean! I hope you get a break soon! I’m so sorry that L is being bullied at school! I hate that part of the school systems and kids can be soooo stinking cruel! I hope things get better soon!
It’s the worst, Ann. Every single time it happens I regret the decision to put him in school. But every time he carries on a conversation in French like a native, I’m content with the decision. Seriously contemplating changing schools next year – it will mean more carting around kids for me, but their safety and happiness is far more important than how many minutes I spend commuting!
Big ((hugs)). This too shall pass.
Thanks, Bari. I know it will. Just not enjoying the staying power the suckiness seems to have at the moment.
It’s always on the sick days when you realize what really matters and what takes top priority, right? I go on Absolute Bare Minimum Alert when our house is got the icks throughout.
Like this week. : )
UGH. Hope things are getting better!