BeckyBoo Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 .....because I am absolutely exhausted and I've only been doing it 2 1/2 months. I'm run down, my nails are all broken and soft, I am the queen of spots - I look like an adolescent teenager but with grey hair and wrinkles! I think my name has been completely worn out by three rather hyper children, my temper and patience has gone the same way. I'm back at work on Thursday after a two week break during which time I have either been asleep on the sofa by 9pm or awake until about 3am, and have eaten almost everything in the house which, apart from making me feel fat and horrid, has also made me feel sluggish and tired out. Good grief, single Mums get a hard time in the press but what they actually deserve is a flippin' medal. No. Two medals. Gold ones. With diamonds round the edge. I keep telling myself, only 15 years to go....... BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 You are doing a grand job Becky! I agree that single mums deserve a medal, we barely cope and there are two of us and only one baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 It does become easier Becky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 It does become easier Becky! I'll second that. Once everything settles down and you can get into a proper routine you'll probably find things a good deal easier than when your ex was there. I don't have anywhere near as much mess to sort out around the house since he's gone :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 You won't realise what a great job you are doing and it does get easier, promise! But it's bloomin' hard work. It was only when I started living with OH 2 that I realised how hard it had been for years on my own with 2 little kids. Hindsight is a great thing, so hear it from others: YOU ARE DOING WELL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 You are doing GREAT! Its damned hard indeed and I have a live in control freak sorry babysitter in the granny annexe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Well done Becky. It does get easier as you get into a routine and suddenly you realise that you're doing it all and it's OK, the world hasn't fallen apart, the baby starved or the dog eaten the cats. I've been doing it for nearly 11 years now and I'm still knackered! I joke at work about doing a 40 hour week, then going home to my second job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hats off to all of you who are parents and especially those that go it alone. I spent 9 1/2 hours in a people carrier with my brother's 4 children last Saturday (don't ask) and the only reason they are all still alive is because I couldn't decide which one I wanted to throttle first !. The eleven year old was being hysterical, which upset the two year old who then grizzled for 5 hours, and the ten year old twins were just being ten year old twins. It really brought home to me just how much patience parents need and how selfless you all are too. Good job I have no children as I possess none of the necessary qualifications for the job ! Gold medals with diamond inserts all round ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 You are doing a grand job We get frazzled with 3 older children and 2 of us. I will send you a virtual medal and a supportive hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 You are tired and worn out but you are totally amazing because you are doing it all on your own and you are making a fantastic job of it Virtual medals (encrusted with diamonds), a pat on the back and some good old-fashioned hugs on their way to you right now Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
