tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post6876097794609709559..comments2023-09-05T10:20:13.196-04:00Comments on motley moms: G-R-O-U-C-H-Y Spells MommyFawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098369192096978914noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-27892149799302672012009-06-06T21:33:41.012-04:002009-06-06T21:33:41.012-04:00Ha! Ha! You're hilarious, Karly! I'll have...Ha! Ha! You're hilarious, Karly! I'll have to try your prescription for bad moods. Chocolate and espresso are two of my favorites!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476636154469326229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-18709864701814221872009-06-06T21:06:02.933-04:002009-06-06T21:06:02.933-04:00I don't know about anyone else, but it always ...I don't know about anyone else, but it always makes me feel better when I hear about other mommies being grumpy. It just shows me that I am not the only one, so I don't feel so bad. All of us get grumpy at times. This parenting gig is a strenous, round the clock, all-encompassing job. So when you get sick or tired or stressed or all of the above, the end result is a grumpy mommy.<br /><br />I find chocolate, Starbucks, and a pedicure (preferably all in rapid succession) to be a great prescription for eliminating my grouchiness. Hmm, I think maybe I am feeling a little grumpy right now....Karlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704404677897329220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-24018609851228764012009-06-06T20:18:06.996-04:002009-06-06T20:18:06.996-04:00Maria and Sherrie, you both hit on a good point. I...Maria and Sherrie, you both hit on a good point. It's so easy to get caught up in my own personal agenda. I sometimes forget that kids function best on a slow schedule. <br /><br />My grouchy mood hasn't just affected my kids, though. I find myself getting overly snarky with my friends and expecting my poor husband to just telepathically <i>know</i> what I'm thinking, how I want something done, what I want, etc. I have even stressed <i>myself</i> out these past two weeks! I'm sick of the grouch! <br /><br />Hopefully, I will have a good report for you by my next post. This week is Vacation Bible School, which I am helping with, then we head for the mountains and our little cabin in the big woods. I need some serious R&R!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476636154469326229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-85788833115828921992009-06-06T16:26:34.265-04:002009-06-06T16:26:34.265-04:00I agree with Maria, when I am in a hurry, all pati...I agree with Maria, when I am in a hurry, all patience and reason leave me completely! I usually bring it on myself by trying to "just get one more thing done" before we go out the door. In my mind it only takes seconds to change over a load of laundry. But in reality it takes 3 or 4 interruptions and before I know it, I am 15 minutes behind where I think I was. This is when I become the MONSTER MOM. By the time we are all in the car, I take the time to apologize and try to make a mental note of allowing more time. I think that I just have to focus on leaving, and not doing household chores! :)Sherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09168579502883046476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-32316384474344401252009-06-06T15:31:24.377-04:002009-06-06T15:31:24.377-04:00I'm just amazed that you've just now becom...I'm just amazed that you've just now become grouchy with the kids! It is a daily battle with me. When we've had a rough day, then I make sure that at bedtime we clean the slate off and I apologize. They usually apologize for whatever they did to set me off too. Then it's a lovefest and all is well with the world.<br /><br />I guess they are learning that I am not perfect and that they don't have to be perfect either. What matters is forgiveness and the promise that our love is unconditional no matter what the behavior is.<br /><br />I know what sets me off is being hurried so, I try my best to give myself enough time to get to and from places. I also try not to plan too many things in one day. Easier said than done, but I'm trying.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669926707065532828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-15287442707524841892009-06-06T13:29:12.170-04:002009-06-06T13:29:12.170-04:00Thanks! I hope so, too!Thanks! I hope so, too!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476636154469326229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-17618821800747615522009-06-06T08:37:36.789-04:002009-06-06T08:37:36.789-04:00I turn into a monster when I'm hungry. It happ...I turn into a monster when I'm hungry. It happens to all of us. You're absolutely right about the exercise, though. I hope you're feeling back to your old self soon!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248351772305460335noreply@blogger.com