I ugly cried before 6am - that's a record.
You know what I'm talking about, face scrunched up like a pug, tears dripping on the floor and snot running into your mouth. It was beautiful, beautiful I tell you!
I had plans, plans made from a fortunate error. It's a long weekend and I had overlooked this in organising the Squishy's care. This meant I had the opportunity to have a day off, for me, no baby, no husband, just me.
I dreamt of doing long put off chores that can't be done with a toddler under foot (trying to pull my pants down); blogging at a slow and enjoyable pace (rather than at a screaming pace during nap time); having a long hot bath with my Women's Weekly (without a toddler trying to get in or throwing his toys in the water); giving myself a pedicure (without a toddler stealing my pumice and sucking on it); and watering my garden (without a toddler trying to commit suicide in a garden trench). I had dreams people!
My biggest dream was a nap. Just a little nap. To catch up on the 5am starts that are KILLING ME!
Apparently, I had a little too much invested in this idea because when my husband came in the room at 5.30am and said his car had broken down and he needed to take mine, this is what happened:
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It was at this point I realised I really did need a break. This is not the reaction of a calm, in control mother.
My sister came to my rescue and lent me her car to get the Squishy to care. Back home by 9.30am I am now sitting at my computer, overlooking my backyard, listening to music and getting the day I need, even if I do have an ugly cry hangover.
So today, I am doing exactly what I want and I'm going to do it without guilt because I need it and a sane rested mother who smiles, is much more attractive than one who ugly crys like a pug.
Excuse me while I remove my bra, the girls will be roaming free today :-)
oh bless your cotton socks! Sounds like you definitely need that day of rest!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not even going to wash my cotton socks Yvette. Don't want to lol
DeleteLove it! I am seriously considering booking myself into the local railway carriage accommodation down here for a night, just so I can sleep for a single block of 8 hours.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day.
xxx
Do it!!!
DeleteI know all about the cry hangover. Sounds like you really needed the break. I hope you enjoy your day xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Francesca. Me too!
DeleteWhat a brilliant sounding day. I had an ugly cry last week when I was loading the kids into the car to take them to preschool and realised that my husband had taken the car seats out and forgotten to return them before leaving for work. He had 3 car seats and no children, I had no car seats and 3 children. I was so looking forward to a day with just my bubba, but it wasn't meant to be. As my little girl had a meltdown about missing out on preschool, I had a meltdown about having them at home with me for the day. Hmmm, I think I am overdue a break too.
ReplyDeleteI had one of those days (minus the car or the crying) a few weeks back and it was amaz-ing! iI got so much done, no headaches, no need for six coffee's, peace and calm....hope your day is ending better than it began :)
ReplyDeleteYES! Soak up the day, you deserve it x
ReplyDeleteawwww no... you poor thing, that must of been a horrendous few hours.. I remember what it was like when I was au pairing and the mum decided to NOT send the baby to crache on my DAY OF ME AT HOME, for no real reason.. just because... and it ruined me, RUINED ME!
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just need that day off, and especially when you have had the liberty of planning the full day of relaxation...
Im glad you have your day, enjoy it, just be xx
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Sounds like you needed the break. Hope you rested and had some 'me' time and are ready to face the 5am starts again - urrrggghhh!!!!
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Oh Bree, that is FAR too early for an ugly cry! You obviously do need a break. We all do every once in a while. Heck, I could use one! This morning I had all 3 of them crying out for me and I pleaded with them "Can I just have some breakfast? You all had yours!"
ReplyDeletehehehe. I hope your day off was everything you deserve x
Oh Bree, don't suppose you want to hop on over to mine and rescue me from these feral children I neeeeeed a break from? We could hang out and enjoy the nothingness of bliss together? lol
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day hun. You deserve some blissful you time. Make sure you don't forget to nap!
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That photo cracks me up. I know how it feels. Rachel xx
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I get this so much. I'm in dire need of a break myself. Hope it was everything you dreamed of. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad your sister came to the rescue. I know exactly what you mean - this Thursday is meant to be MY break day - just me and no noise whatsoever ... until the landlords told me they've arranged for the pest controller to come (and I know he's Mr Have-a-chat!) No tears yet, but they're coming!
ReplyDeleteHope you can squeeze another day in soon
xx
Good for you. It is so important to take that break when you need it, and you obviously did. I am glad your sister came through with the car, and it all worked out, guilt free, in the end. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your day sounds fabulous x
ReplyDeleteYes I hope you enjoyed your day.....you are not the first mum and certainly won't be the last to have a big squished up face cry! X
ReplyDeleteYes I hope you enjoyed your day.....you are not the first mum and certainly won't be the last to have a big squished up face cry! X
ReplyDeleteOh I know the feeling. Sooo happy you got the dream day in the end, with your puppies out, isn't it just the best feeling at the end of a long day to get the shoulder boulder holders off! ;P. That photo is hilarious :)
ReplyDeleteI ugly cried with laughter and empathy reading this
ReplyDeleteYup, you definitely needed that break and let your girls run free...lol!
ReplyDeleteP.S don't forget to add the FYBF button on your post! Thanksies :)
OH I so feel with you :)
ReplyDeleteIts good to cry but its better to laugh. When our boys were younger I felt the same...needing a day to myself to be a happy Mum.
Really love the photo - and yep going without a bra rocks (who ever thought of making a bra, silly person!)