You are not alone in this big world!! There are sympathetic people out here that know the sceario all too well. Wow, a child that the parents can't control? Sounds like they look forward to when school is in session. Sounds like the parents need the help -which would make your life easier! As long as you know you are stressed, you've identified the problems and can focus on your limits. Most people don't recognize stress which causes so many more problems. If you lose your temper at your boys- stop, count to three and very calmly repeat what you orginally were saying. You'll get some strange looks for your boys thinking you have totally lost it when infact, you are recomposing : )
We have had a birthday party every weekend. 2 coming up this weekend alone. Then thanksgiving is here. I'm so busy that I forgot to plan a get together with my friends for my OWN b-day. That's okay. Makes me feel young celebrating a child's birthday rather than my own. hehehe. My friends and I have started scrap booking and letting the children go wild (within safety limits of course) while we stay up all night. I feel like a younger generation of old ladies quilting :) Don't want to offend anyone who quilts because I want to learn to do that too.
Just be sure to make time for yourself. Get up early and take a long shower. Sacrifice the dishes and soak in the tub. Just plan time for yourself.
I got married b/c I was pregnant which was a HUGE mistake. Needless to say, I was soon going thru a seperation with an infant at the time. My parents were splitting up, work was stressful, I totaled my vehicle, financial problems. You name it. My doctor wanted to intervene. I told her "NO THANKS. I'M NOT GOING TO WASTE MY ENERGY AND TIME ON THE THINGS I CAN'T CONTROL. I CAN'T CONTROL MY PARENTS, MY COWORKERS OR MOST OF MY FINANCIAL PROBLEMS. I CAN ONLY CHANGE WHAT I HAVE CONTROL OVER". She tore up the prescription and knew I was fine. Do what you can and start a new day when the alarm clock goes off (or a big big dog in your face -in my case).
You are only one person. Simplicity is the best remedy.
