I’ve come to accept the fact that – for the time being at least – I am always going to be tired.
Kids are a lot of work, especially when you have little ones. I can’t even imagine the day when my daughter no longer needs me to do the little things for her, like pour her juice, change her diaper, put on her shoes. Because that is what my life is like now – just an endless loop of requests, chores, demands.
So if this sounds anything like your life, know that you’re not alone. We’re all exhausted, trying to do the hardest job on Earth while running on five hours of sleep. Oh boy.
It may not be easy now, but one day we’ll be able to sleep. One day, we can wake up on Saturday, get some breakfast and then head back to sleep until noon. One day, we will be able to go to bed around nine if we want to. One day, we will be able to stay in bed all day, watching movies and drinking wine. (How wonderful would THAT be?)
But for now, let’s try to enjoy this when we’re needed the most.
Hi, stopping by to say hi. Love your blog.
Yes, sleep is a good thing. It’s all a journey and I think you are so right when you say “let’s try to enjoy this when we’re needed the most.” Being content with where we are is key, it’s just not always easy.
I think one of the biggest struggles I’ve had with this whole parenting thing is the lack of sleep & fatigue. After waking up at 5am and working all day long, I’m ready to go to bed when I’m ready to go to bed, yet I can’t because my baby isn’t tired. When he wants to wake up early in the morning and I don’t feel like getting up, I can’t go back to sleep because his needs come first. During the middle of the day if I want a nap, I have to wait for him to take one before I can get one. I would do anything for a night where I sleep the entire night without waking up because of something he does or noises he makes. Just a peaceful night’s sleep for more than 4-5 hours!!!
When I’m in pain from my back or just tired from work, I don’t wanna have to change poop that’s ran up the back or have to go mix some formula, or sit down at the table with him in the high chair and feed him. Or take the time to give him a warm bubble bath.
But then I start to think about how fast he is growing up. He is already starting to feed himself, wants to hold his own bottles, etc. It’s only a matter of time until he is picking out his own clothes and fixing his own snacks. He won’t need me as much and I know I am going to miss him being so dependent on me. So even though it’s tiring and frustrating at times, I try to soak it all in now while I’m still doing these things for him!
Yep, I have to say I hate being tired all the time. You do tend to go a little less crazy when you just accept that its your reality though, lol.
I have to steal naps sometimes or run the risk of passing out. I can imagine your days being pulled and tugged by 2 =)
I love your blog! I’m so happy to have found a blog that addresses the issues that young mom’s face (I’m 26 and have a 3 year old). Keep up the great work!!
I totally agree with the always being tired statement. I try to have my son in bed by 8:30pm and by about 9:45ish I have dozed off on the couch. Oh well. *sigh* One day we will will all be able to rest again.