I sometimes wonder if haven’t taken on too much lately. Apart from my usual work, my house seems to have become a hotel or rather a restaurant open at every time of the day (and night!). My husband and kids are already very demanding with regard to food, but now I often end up cooking also for my son’s girlfriend (who is really very nice, but seems to spend more time here than in her own home) and our friend's two boys next door who are in need of all support they can get. I do not mind this at all, but I’m not sure how long I can physically endure all of this. It’s very time-consuming and tiring. The other day we had also some “extra” friends around and I had to prepare for 12 people! And it wasn’t even a Sunday lunch or a dinner party….
I have never taken seriously people devoted to home schooling their children. I used to consider them a bit eccentric and even rather snob. I think kids need to go to school to get to know other children and start living a social life outside the family. Now I realize what a difficult decision home schooling is. There must be some serious reasons for these people to do it. It's hard work too. In my case it wasn't my choice. I have to teach my son for his Italian AS Level as his college doesn't have Italian among their subjects and the only school in York that could teach him doesn't accept external pupils for safety (aka administrative) reasons. More work for me.
I have never taken seriously people devoted to home schooling their children. I used to consider them a bit eccentric and even rather snob. I think kids need to go to school to get to know other children and start living a social life outside the family. Now I realize what a difficult decision home schooling is. There must be some serious reasons for these people to do it. It's hard work too. In my case it wasn't my choice. I have to teach my son for his Italian AS Level as his college doesn't have Italian among their subjects and the only school in York that could teach him doesn't accept external pupils for safety (aka administrative) reasons. More work for me.
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You're a supermum and no mistake. My wife and I were talking last night about how, as kids, we couldn't understand why grown-ups used to stay in and have early nights... now being grown-up ourselves and constantly exhausted all has become clear!
I'll second what Steve said.... zzzzzzzzzzzz
I understand you COMPLETELY, dear A.
Lovely quotations apart, only working women who are also mothers,wives, drivers (yes, I'm sure you do that too) , housewives, cooks, etc. etc. can sympathize with us. My friend Karen, who is single, teases me. She says I'm WW = wonder woman but I'm not.
Do you think we deserve a reward? No, of course. Very often all this is taken for granted ... this is why I have decided it's time to focus on myself. I'm going to give myself a little reward from time to time: an escape to places I love. BY MYSELF. Nobody to take care of apart from myself. Selfish? You can bet on it. But necessary. Un abbraccio. MG
@Steve: Not supermum at, just a very tired and overworked mum. Sometimes even hysterical... A night in alone just with an eggnog latte and a George Clooney DVD ...Bliss!
@Tim: ZZZZZZZZZZ too....
@MG: Not only we deserve a reward but it is our duty to get one. Otherwise we go crazy or explode....Yes, I very often long to be on my own too....Have a lovely trip to our capital city! Ciao.
It sounds like you've been spending a lot of time looking after "other people". I like having company, I like cooking but sometimes enough is just enough (or too much) isn't it?
Darla
Even if I am not a mother, I realize how difficult it could be, and you sure have been a busy bee lately. Hope with your parents over for Christmas you will have a chance for a little "me time" and will finally relax a bit. Have a lovely start of the holiday! I can't believe tomorrow is the First Sunday of Advent already.
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