It was a really hot day. Outside anyway. Let's just say I don't cope with the heat very well. Particularly of the scorching, dry heat kind.
When the grass is dying and the vegies are shrivelling in the sun it can get a little depressing. Not to mention the growing dust bowl under the clothes line.
When the day stretches into one long challenge and there seems no end in sight, how do you snap yourself out of it?
After dinner Daniel took the kids outside while he prepared for the next days work. I did the dishes. I cranked the music up. Loud. I hung out the washing and a coolish breeze began to blow through.
Later I soaked in the bath and did some reading.
I felt better.
How do you snap yourself out of those type of days?
chocolate - maybe even a whole block if things are particularly blah!
ReplyDeleteI think it's just nice to know that I'm not the only one who has "those moments"! Time outs are definitely in order around here when possible, otherwise, we all chill out with a vanilla milkshake - works every time! Enjoy the rest of the hols!
ReplyDeleteI hear you! I haven't managed to pull myself out but will try the bath trick tonight. At least the ten minutes on the net now lets me know I'm not the only one...
ReplyDeleteOh my word Tania! This sounds EXACTLY like my Monday. I was ready to bang a couple of heads together - and then mine up against a brick wall!!
ReplyDeleteMy solution? I let the day roll out. Because I'm 99.7% sure the next day will be better. And it was!!
I always keep a stash of chocolate in the fridge like smarties or maltesers. I keep it in the crisper. Nobody besides me ever goes in there. Little chocolates are good because you can pop a couple in your mouth without the kids seeing and wanting some too. I know its selfish but sometimes its all that gets me through.LOL
ReplyDeleteahh, 'those moments!'
ReplyDeletebath, tea, music, long walk in the bush. any/all of the above.
helpful hubbies are good too,
wishing you peace and patience, x ashley
I agree, the heat and me do not mix that well, give me cold weather, jumpers and woolly socks any day.
ReplyDeleteWhen I get stressed I usually try and do something a bit creative- sewing, baking, crafting.
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I know exactly the same feeling. We're coming to the end of our holidays here and well I think everyone is getting a little tired of each other. A good cup of tea and a read of something good, and some time out are perfect remedies. I hope today is a better day for all of you. xx
ReplyDeletegetting out of the house always helps. Turning a table into a cubby with some sheets always works for my kids even if it involves me getting in there with them and reading to them always encourages some quiet time.
ReplyDeleteTania I have had a few such days these holidays...for me they always tend to fall on the hottest of days as like you I don't tolerate the heat at all. When I get the grumps like this I send our children off to their respective rooms for some much needed time out and lose myself in a book for a while, it nearly always works wonders...I also remind myself that tomorrow is a new day.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling much better this morning :)
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Jamming out to some good music is certainly up there on my list. I hope your day improves!
ReplyDeleteOh how I've been having days like that lately! Trying to keep the toddler from waking the baby...cause she misses him! Music does wonders doesn't it! And a fair collection of lindt balls seems to be hitting the spot. I'm such a cranky pants in the heat too...and I'm finding my little man is exactly the same. Bring on Autumn!!! Hope the rest of your week is cool and calm :) x
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading everyone's comments - and your post as well. We have hit the terrible twos here and yesterday was just shocking. DH went back to work after 5 weeks off Monday and it is the amazing the difference not being able to laugh or talk with someone else makes to being able to cope with poor behaviour.
ReplyDeleteOh Tania...your post sounded so much like one i wrote a few days ago! It's that time of year i think and the heat doesn't help!
ReplyDeleteI like to curl up on the bed after the twins are finally asleep for the night with a glass of red and just read....reminding myself that the day does come to an end and tomorrow surely has to be better!
Good luck...i certainly hear ya!
Beer, heheh. And sharing the pain with like-minded souls who can reassure you we all have those days :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd my current mantra while my husband is away for work and kids are on holidays: "I am so lucky to be at home with my kids. I am so lucky to etc...."
Playdates are helping break things up for us at the moment, too. Sometimes more kids is easier than just my own!
Yes, those days. I think I'm not the best to give advice! I think I'm more than likely to stay in such a mood until I have run out of steam. But a glass of wine at the end of the day (pre-pregnancy), or a whingey phone call to my sister are always helpful. :)
ReplyDeleteit is always good to hear what others do to "snap out of it". I usually eat chocolate, but I am kinda trying to find another way now!
ReplyDeleteA lovely shower and clean pjs and have a power nap for 30 mins and I am fine.
ReplyDeleteI always feel much better getting out of the house on those types of days. A couple of days ago I took the dogs for a long walk on my own and came back much more refreshed. :)
ReplyDeleteTotally understand the heat thing. I don't do it well either x
ReplyDeleteI've had a succession of those days lately. I blame my 2 year olds new found skill of climbing out of the cot, refusal to sleep in the day and last night coming to find me in my sleep. I thought I am getting to old for this, I know there is am end in sight, but man I just want a break. Today I pulled out a summer sleeping bag and tried her in that so far so good. I guess I get over it by thinking, this will not last.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like to pass the childrn to hubby too. I take several books of interest on to the verandah. I sit on the couch, pretend I can't hear the racket inside, and flip through the books dreaming of projects I might get to one day!
ReplyDeleteWith a bit of luck, the kids have been put to bed by the time I go in and tomorrow is always a new day! Better luck today Tania!
A walk around the block, even if it's raining, always helps me change my perspective.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we head off for a walk along the river or up the hill. In the heat I always find a few tubs of water and bubbles and a variety of containers for pouring and filling has a calming effect. But my favourite remedy for crankiness-mine and the kids- is to sit down and read a book. I LOVE reading to my children and they love listening to me read so reading=peace at our place. Thanks for sharing and keeping it real Tania.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear I am not alone in wishing for school to go back ... And I have had two lots of child-free time in the last 10 days or so ... They have been away 5 nights in total! Sometimes that lack of routine makes it worse though ...
ReplyDeleteI think the older my girls get the more I expect of their behaviour. But it's hard for them too, in the tween/early teen stage and not knowing quite what to do all the time, to act like a child or a grownup .... Sometimes I admit I yearn for the holidays when they were a little younger and we did the same familiar activities and I could direct them a little more.
Glad you got some time to yourself ... Oh so important if possible!