I am being such a bad mom today...

[Anonymous]

I just feel so DONE. I’m completely checked out. Maybe it’s just coming off the “holiday” weekend even though we didn’t do anything out of the ordinary. I think after 10 weeks of planning entertainment and educational activities, I just am done. Hoping it’s just a day or two feeling. I let them watch soooo much tv today, allowed all the games on the computer, they played outside but I didn’t participate, I fed them but unenthusiastically, I am typing this while they play pretend and construct their own forts while I’m acting busy on my phone. I just feel like I’m ignoring them. They don’t deserve a checked-out mom. But I’m just spent.

Needed to vent. And feel not so bad about myself. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

It’s ok, I think most of us are feeling checked out and the Tuesday after a 3-day weekend is rough even in normal times. Honestly, lots of TV plus fort building sounds like a fine day for a kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just feel so DONE. I’m completely checked out. Maybe it’s just coming off the “holiday” weekend even though we didn’t do anything out of the ordinary. I think after 10 weeks of planning entertainment and educational activities, I just am done. Hoping it’s just a day or two feeling. I let them watch soooo much tv today, allowed all the games on the computer, they played outside but I didn’t participate, I fed them but unenthusiastically, I am typing this while they play pretend and construct their own forts while I’m acting busy on my phone. I just feel like I’m ignoring them. They don’t deserve a checked-out mom. But I’m just spent.

Needed to vent. And feel not so bad about myself. Thanks.

Probably every mom in the country feels the same but don't admit. Don't beat yourself up. Have a nap

[Anonymous]

Me too, OP, me too. I'm pooped and just didn't have it in me today. Was a bit shorter tempered than I'd like too.

[Anonymous]

They don't need you to be up their butts. Most of us were left to be bored and it strengthened our resolve.

[Anonymous]

Oh wow, you feel like that today? I felt like that all month. I tell them I am doing work but I’m watching tik tok with my AirPods. Then they wonder how I can do the renegade.

[Anonymous]

I locked my 3 outside in the backyard and let them turn the hose on each other.

[Anonymous]

You are not alone, OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They don't need you to be up their butts. Most of us were left to be bored and it strengthened our resolve.

Seriously. That was every day for us GenX kids. I don’t see the big deal.

[Anonymous]

That’s how i feel a good chunk of most days.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think I’ve ever fed my kids enthusiastically.

[Anonymous]

Thank you. I just fed them dinner out of a communal pasta bowl with 2 forks because I’m just that tired of doing dishes. I’ve hit a new low.
-OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think I’ve ever fed my kids enthusiastically.

Sorry maybe wrong word. I just meant I usually sit with them and eat, make nice conversation, we laugh/joke. That did not happen today.
-OP

[Anonymous]

You must not be working

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you. I just fed them dinner out of a communal pasta bowl with 2 forks because I’m just that tired of doing dishes. I’ve hit a new low.
-OP

No, that's a great idea!