Cranky!!

Sounds like just need a break! I get cranky, and feel terrible about it. Usually I need two things (1) a good nights rest --7 plus hours, and (2) a good 5 hours block without my kids.

You need to find a way to get out of the house alone. Sometimes I just run errands on teh weekend and leave the kids with their dad. That helps me get stuff done (which always makes me feel better), while getting a few hours of quiet. It's the noise that gets to me half the time. I just want silence, not the constant chatter of a 3 and 5 year old. Man do they talk a lot!

You actually answered your own question. You aren't getting enough time for you.

Too often as moms we buy into the idea that we must sacrifice ourselves and only take care of everyone else. Well, that is true if you want to be cranky and ill. We can no longer buy into that. It is time to put yourself on your list and care for yourself at least as much as you are caring for your children or the day will come that you won't be able to care for either one.

You need A. time. Even if it's to go out and take a walk around the block to clear your head. You need to do something to feed your own soul.

I think the season change effects them positively, and me negative. Schools almost out, pools are opening and they are pushing the limits. I know the weather doesn't change the same for you, though.
When I get this way I try to force myself to find the good in a day. And find reasons to play/ laugh with them.
Does sound like you need a break. Sundays are my day when dad takes the kids out, but I usually spend the time cleaning and doing my schoolwork. It's still nice that someone recognizes I need breaks too.

A.:

What do you do for yourself? IF you can't or don't take time out of the day to do something for yourself - you will be cranky. Schedule a bi-weekly pedicure for yourself. If you can't afford that - then make sure that your husband takes care of the kids one night a week so that you can go to Starbucks or to the library and BE. Even though we are social people - we still NEED TIME TO BE!!

If you are a SAHM - then make a list of things that need to be done. Make time for the kids. But most importantly - make time for yourself.

Schedule a trip to the park or the beach. Don't worry about the dishes in the dishwasher or the clothes in the hampers. Your home does NOT have to be perfect. The time goes by sooo fast. Enjoy it.

Get your kids on board to help around the house. If they work as a team - then play time can happen faster. Get them involved in planning outings. You won't hear whining and you will get OUT - like you need.

Good luck!

You need to get out with friends for maybe dinner and a movie.you need to make time for you. Remember when Mommy ain't happy, nobody is happy!