I set my alarm for seven this morning because I had oober amounts of stuff to do. I heard it go off and then I shut it off TWICE because I didn't want to wake up O. Then I fell back asleep until 9:03! EEEK. I jumped up brushed my teeth and threw on some clothes. I got Owen dressed and we were out the door to the Post Office to send Stephen his package of cookies. Every minute I was looking at the clock and thinking alright if this doesn't take that long then I will have time to do this. It took forever at the Post Office. Firstly, because I had no idea where it was and secondly because the workers there were so freaking crabby. I wanted to punch them!
So we hurry home and I am throwing things around like crazy trying to get ready for work (today was supposed to be my first day and Pants' babysitter was picking him up at 1230) Then Owen starts fussing. Oh my goodness! I forgot to feed Pants. I fed him some apples and cereal. Then we took our first trip to the Secretary of States office to change my drivers license. All the while thinking, I still need to pump, get a bag ready for Owen and feed myself and Owen lunch. I get lost for about 20 minutes, almost get side-swiped by some old man and sit and wait for my number to be called for another 45 minutes! I get up to the counter and they tell me that I need 2 proofs of residency. (I hadn't even thought of that) I call my boss, tell her that I don't think that I can switch my license today ( I have to for my job). She doesn't sound very happy with me. I am a mess driving home. I call my mom, my sister, then another sister. They all help me with various things and I try and suck it up for them. It is now 12:15. I call Owen's babysitter and tell her not to come. I scrounge up to proofs of residency and am out the door again. I am again on my way to the SOS office for Round 2. I almost get hit again by another old man in his grandpa car... this time on a ONE WAY.
I get there stand in line some more... stand in line some more.... stand in line some more. They finally help me. I get everything and rush out the door. I get to my car with the carseat, Owen and the diaper bag. I reach into the side pocket to pull out my keys. Instead, I pull out one of Owen's baby spoons. I look through the window and there sits my key to the car. Oh the joys of being a mother. Good thing I had a spare. I get into my car and have ANOTHER breakdown. I drive to Target because I need to buy diapers and have ANOTHER freakout. I am crying so hard, I start laughing. The only good thing about my day was sweet texts from my love, O's laughter & baby food was on SALE! (:
But, truth is we are ALL going to have days like this. Days where we don't want to get out of bed or days where all we want to do is cry and I think that sometimes that it's alright to have them. Just know that there is always a new day and the sun will be shining. Remember... "It's always darkest before the light."
I'm sorry you had a rough day Lacy! Things will work out! If you need anyone to talk to you can call me!
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