Kathryn Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) This has been an awful week. - we're fixing up the house to sell, so bleeding money there - a chronic toilet-clogger clogged the toilet beyond repair and the plumber had to replace the whole thing. - DS broke his glasses - car had to have the fuel pump replaced - we were supposed to have the tank on E for that so while we're driving around burning gas, we get a flat tire. At 8:30pm with all three kids in the car. - DH is taking online classes which means I spend 3-4 hours a night tutoring him after the kids go to bed. He's not a pleasant student. Lots of eye rolling , "when I am ever going to need to use this?," "this is stupid," etc. - about the time I finally get to sleep, the 2yo wakes up and gets in our bed and rolls all over me. - after three years of pregnancy and nursing without a monthly cycle, it appeared last night. Full force. I just want to curl up in bed with a heating pad, but DH is taking a test on campus all morning (and texting me very rudely because apparently I'm in charge of knowing all his passwords and I told it to him incorrectly). And then in the afternoon, someone is coming to do work on the house and will be in and out of the bedroom. AND THERE'S NO CHOCOLATE! Edited September 10, 2016 by Kathryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 :grouphug: I'm sorry today is so stinky! I hope you feel better, first of all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 :grouphug: I think texting dh and requesting he bring chocolate home is essential. Considering the week you've had, this is not a splurge...it's necessary. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 :grouphug: I think texting dh and requesting he bring chocolate home is essential. And a large bottle of wine. Even if you don't drink, maybe he can have a glass and mellow out himself! You are totally entitled to whine. In fact if I were you I wouldn't be whining, I would probably be sobbing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Wow. Yes, whine away. That stinks all over. Maybe DH can cut the attitude a bit and get you some chocolate. Actually, I'm thinking the Mommy Fairy ought to grant you a 1 week vacation filled with chocolate and other people doing the tutoring and the juggling and the cleaning and the childcare, etc. You can lounge in your pool side shaded chair, reading a book (or whatever location and activity give you the most relaxing down time) and give the kids hugs and kisses as they pass by on their way to their next Mommy Fairy generated activity. Hugs and good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Oh Honey. Just lots of :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: . Let Nina Simone sing "Ooh Child" over and over in your head. Gotten me through many a bad patch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Oh my goodness, that really is a lot! And the cycle just adds insult to injury... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Wow. Yes, whine away. That stinks all over. Maybe DH can cut the attitude a bit and get you some chocolate. Actually, I'm thinking the Mommy Fairy ought to grant you a 1 week vacation filled with chocolate and other people doing the tutoring and the juggling and the cleaning and the childcare, etc. You can lounge in your pool side shaded chair, reading a book (or whatever location and activity give you the most relaxing down time) and give the kids hugs and kisses as they pass by on their way to their next Mommy Fairy generated activity. Hugs and good luck. OMG, I would kill some kittens for that! I did get chocolate though. Currently on my second snickers bar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 OMG, I would kill some kittens for that! I did get chocolate though. Currently on my second snickers bar. Well, that's something at least. I'm impressed with your fortitude. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hugs. That is a lot. Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Go ahead, honey, and whine away! We all need to vent. I tend to vent too much sometimes. Hope you have a relaxing evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Girl Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Of course you can whine. Sounds like you have every right to after the week you've had. Sorry your husband is being so unappreciative of your efforts to help him. That kind of attitude makes a tough situation even harder. Hope next week is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 :grouphug: Tell your dh that the whining is sucking the life out of you and to knock it off or get a new tutor. Knowing you just a little bit here, I know you will go the distance for a worthy goal--but he should not drag you down like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Whine away. And tell your DH to fix his attitude if he wants you to help him. An adult taking an online class should not need his spouse as a tutor (what's the point of the class if he does not learn from the class?), and if he indeed does, he should go out of his way to be pleasant and cooperative. Sorry about the other sucky parts, can't do anything about those - but your DH deserves a kick in the pants. Edited September 11, 2016 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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