I remember asking myself Why am I doing this? as my gloved hands were rolling the rocks around in the tote of bleach water. It was Monday and I was already tired. So very tired. The previous week had been full - followed by a full weekend. There had been school, and church, and then my children had friends over all Sunday afternoon and evening. I had rested somewhat - but not given myself permission to truly check out……
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Maddening Moments of Bedtime
My choice of the word “maddening” reveals my honest feelings regarding bedtime. Because if I’m being transparent, some nights the adjective that Merriam-Webster defines as “tending to craze; tending to infuriate” seems all too fitting.
There are certain movies and TV shows that can set us up for thoughts of inadequacy and feelings of failure regarding this subject. Because in the movies, children go to bed at bedtime, fall asleep with minimal effort on their parent’s end, and sleep peacefully all through the night……
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