What about Mommy?

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

??????????

It's been a little frustrating here. As my last couple of posts have indicated, my husband has really been helping out more, making me feel appreciated, and been really supportive lately. Plus, just two weeks ago, we had our weekend away. However, I find myself wondering, why isn't that enough? I'm still annoyed a great deal of the time. Not specifically at him, but at life in general.

I keep asking myself why? Why aren't I happy when I've got a great husband, wonderful kids, a (relatively) nice house, and (relatively) few problems? I mean, people like me aggravate me to know end. I'm constantly annoyed when I hear people complain and say how stressed they are when their life appears pretty good (this in NOT a good trait in a psychologist, by the way). I'm always thinking, "Gimme a break, you've got it good. Just shut up." Now, so you know, I think that about myself as well.

I am so sick of myself and wonder why my husband isn't sick of me either. I'm tired of hearing myself complain. I'm tired of being annoyed. I definitely don't like being around myself lately, so why does my husband? I guess I'm very lucky and I try to remember that when I'm in these "moods."

So, thanks for listening to my sob story. I just so admire Sunshine Scribe for her journey and wish I had it in me to take one for myself.

10 Comments:

  • At 7:39 AM, Blogger Mama of 2 said…

    I feel your pain since I find myself in the same situation many times. I wish I had an answer to your questions because then I would have one for myself.

    Here's what I have been trying to do lately though. Every night I sit down and thank God -- really thank him for my blessings, ask for his help and guidance in those areas that I have failed that day, and make a resolve for the next day to do better and lastly I try to give him my troubles before I close my eyes that evening.

    I'm a control freak by nature so the last one is very difficult for me since I need to feel like I can handle everything.

    I'm not sure my way of handling it is even working but I know that I have to do something or I am going to get lost in a sea of digust for myself and my life.

    Hope I was a little help.

     
  • At 10:34 AM, Blogger Juliet said…

    Believe it or not, I am the same way. And my only real complaint is that I have no famiyl or friends around. I guess that is a legit complaint, but still...

     
  • At 2:24 PM, Blogger Babaloo said…

    I totally get you on this. I ask myself the same questions. And? It's never one thing that pulls me out of it,either. Usually by the time I have pulled myself out of it, I've made everyone around me miserable. Most times (for me anyway) it is simply about setting some new goals or re-assessing old ones and then actually doing something about it.
    Your husband doesn't get sick of you because he's in it for the long run. He knows you'll find your way out.

     
  • At 4:11 PM, Anonymous mamatulip said…

    Hang in there. I consider myself to be happy with my husband, family and life and I get feeling this way from time to time.

     
  • At 11:54 PM, Blogger Liesl said…

    I get this way too, from time to time. And I've got nothing real to complain about either. I think it's just the normal ups and downs of life. Which is not particularly helpful, I suspect, but do keep in mind you're not the only one to go through this.

    Maybe if you get the chance you could treat yourself to a new book or a massage or something fun?

     
  • At 12:46 AM, Anonymous - aurora - said…

    Maybe you're just overtired of doing the same thing over and over again?
    I guess you need something extraordinary new, dear. Something you love so much. Something you need to do to escape from this bad mood.

    Hope things are getting better, Nicole.

    Love from me,
    -aurora-

     
  • At 8:58 AM, Blogger Tracy said…

    I don't know what advice to offer but know that you have people that care about you. I do think that being a stay at home mom with young children can feel lonely and isolating at times and hopefully as your little ones continue to grow your feelings may change as well. When does school start? :0)

     
  • At 12:02 PM, Blogger Bonnie B said…

    I think it has to do with the summer ending because I've been annoyed lately too-- and I feel guilty. Do I feel guilty. I keep trying to snap out of it because this funk isn't good for anyone.

    SOmetimes it's lonely being a mom even when there are people all around you.

     
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  • At 6:47 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

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