DISQUS

SK · 2 months ago

Some days are like this. For everyone. They pass and make you grateful for that.

Anonymous · 2 months ago

Erma Bombeck wrote so much about these kinds of things; she was the first and still the best muser on family life.

SK is right on the mark. If you choose misery, it's misery you'll get. If you can be be grateful for whatever *is* working, that's clearly the best choice.

Heather · 2 months ago

I often feel this way. The everyday routine gets so monotonous and I wonder if I am really living life or just wasting my years being swallowed up by my family and responsibilities. Have I settled, I wonder. I know I am so much more than this life. Of course, I love my family, but some days I feel a bit empty. Even though I know these feelings will pass, it makes me feel sad.
And, no-I never bathe midday. I always fear "the big one" will hit (I live in California) while I am alone and naked and some stranger will pull me from the rubble. Way too undignified a way to end my life. After a series of earthquakes I have been known to sleep in my clothes for a week, so I don't have to save my children in my nightie. So absurd are my fears.

Katherine · 2 months ago

"You wait for this moment from the minute you hand him over to a woman who is failing him at every turn in school. "

I am sorry this is happening--it is, in itself, enough to frustrate you and make you feel stagnant. I will keep you, Finn, and his teacher in my prayers...

I am with you on the bath at whim! ;)

Anonymous · 2 months ago

Well you know that you can be grateful for Finn and for your lovely cosy home every single day :o) Having a child is the best gift of all and something that we can never be gratful enough for IMHO. Hugs x

Deanna · 2 months ago

I've given you the Kreativ Blogger award. You may collect it here:

http://teawithdee.blogspot.com/2009/10/award.html

Have a great day!

Traci · 2 months ago

You'll be happy--or perhaps just calmly amused--to know that I read this in mid-afternoon, still damp from a warm bath.

Anonymous · 2 months ago

"The greatest part of our happiness and misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances"

~Martha Washington

Gena · 2 months ago

You mirror my very thoughts at times Alison! infact awoke this morning posing the question 'what is my actual purpose?' and yes,I am off to school this morning to raise merry Hell with one teacher who embarressed my oh so shy daughter in front of the entire class yesterday,its a constant battle.Bathing in the afternoon? its my saviour! you are not alone.xx

Anonymous · 2 months ago

dear Alison: I have been reading your blog for several years now. I truly enjoy it. Finn sounds like a vibrant and lovable boy. I am sorry that his school experience is difficult now.

I am both a parent and a teacher. Teaching today's generation is extremely DIFFICULT. We are too often overloaded and expected to "parent" as much as teach. Imagine having 20 children to look after at once.

While, I don't know the situation exactly-I do remember you mentioning an earlier teacher had concerns. Try to have a full assessment done to find out more about Finn's strengths, and if he has any specific challenges. Teacher's and the school, can be of more help, when the full picture is understood. Most teachers do want to help.

I really wish the best for you and " cute,curly-haired" Finn. Good Luck!