Mommy brain
A confession right off: I forgot to take my son to his preschool "meet and greet" with the teacher today.
I feel like such a bad parent.
One time a few years ago, I actually woke myself up in the morning because I had been singing, "If I Only Had a Brain." You know, that song the scarecrow sings in the Wizard of Oz. I've heard of sleepwalking and even sleep eating, but sleep singing? Go me.
That's my theme song for today because I am having some serious mommy brain issues.
Like forgetting to take my son to meet his teacher!
Then forgetting (after remembering) I had to meet his teacher tonight! My husband reminded me (again), so I ended up going after all.
Earlier, I planned to take the Man-cub to the library, but by the time I was able to get him, the Junebug and myself ready to go, I realized it was nearing the end of the school day and we'd hit a few school zones.
(I detest driving in school zones.)
So we did pretty much nothing. And that's what I have to show for my day -- nothing.
Also, I think my car ran over a frog on the road tonight. This has nothing to do with anything except that it makes me feel even worse about myself.
With what little time is left in the day, I am going to try to redeem myself and be a better, more prepared parent.
Oh, wait, look! Never mind, it's almost midnight!
As my mother likes to say, tomorrow is another day....
Another day to screw things up!
I feel like such a bad parent.
One time a few years ago, I actually woke myself up in the morning because I had been singing, "If I Only Had a Brain." You know, that song the scarecrow sings in the Wizard of Oz. I've heard of sleepwalking and even sleep eating, but sleep singing? Go me.
That's my theme song for today because I am having some serious mommy brain issues.
Like forgetting to take my son to meet his teacher!
Then forgetting (after remembering) I had to meet his teacher tonight! My husband reminded me (again), so I ended up going after all.
Earlier, I planned to take the Man-cub to the library, but by the time I was able to get him, the Junebug and myself ready to go, I realized it was nearing the end of the school day and we'd hit a few school zones.
(I detest driving in school zones.)
So we did pretty much nothing. And that's what I have to show for my day -- nothing.
Also, I think my car ran over a frog on the road tonight. This has nothing to do with anything except that it makes me feel even worse about myself.
With what little time is left in the day, I am going to try to redeem myself and be a better, more prepared parent.
Oh, wait, look! Never mind, it's almost midnight!
As my mother likes to say, tomorrow is another day....
Another day to screw things up!
Labels: hello my name is, parenthood, the mom crazies
posted by Holly at 11:54 PM
17 Comments:
I hear you - those crappy days really suck. We all have them, if that makes you feel any better!
You are too funny! I mean that in the nicest way now. You are a mommy of a newborn and a little boy- cut yourself some slack! If that was all I ever forgot (ahem. I am terribly forgetful!) Keep smiling!
Don't be to hard on yourself! I have had to cancel the same playdate 4 times because I can't keep my life and schedule straight. This poor little girl probably thinks my daughter hates her!
Yep, Mommy-brain is just a way of life for me. I've actually sent my child to school on the wrong day before and I've forgotten his shoes before. More than once. Once I left for school and forgot the baby. It happens to the best of us! ;P
Bah, it's all just life. Think... you could have remembered to take him, then left him there? That would have been way worse. Enjoy the moments. Sending hugs.
Ha! That's my theme song every day. Seriously, and I only have one kiddo, so really I have no excuse for myself! Don't worry. The man cub won't remember that he didn't get to meet his pre-K teacher when he was "supposed" to.
I know what you mean. I forgot to pay a bill...got the late notice, and now I've paid it twice. I never, EVER do that!
I really hate it when I do stuff like that, but it really isn't a big deal. Definitely go easy on yourself!
I have severe ADD and have missed at least fifty back- to -school nights, meet and greets, parent- teacher conferences, etc. Don't feel too bad about it. They'll live.
I have to write down anything that needs to be done or I will never remember to do it. My capacity for memory is completely shot.
Anyone who has a baby under 6 months old is automatically forgiven for any mistakes made. Life just can't go on perfectly for a while.
Don't feel bad. Especially since you've been so busy with two these days.
I did the same thing with my daughter last month. I totally forgot to bring her to her preschool class meet and greet. The school director called the house to check up on us, and I answered the phone half asleep!
So embarrassing.
Don't be too hard on yourself, it really does happen to all of us. Sometimes, I think I'd forget my head if it wasn't attached.
Oh boy, yes it happens and it will happen again plenty. Just roll with it and keep on plugging away.
I think we all have days like these.
Then the next day is awesome ... It comes with motherhood I think!
I have completely given up trying to remember anything and also blame everything on the baby- of she had a cold, wasen't feeling well, fell asleep and didn't get a good nap....I use her all the time and I asked her if she minded and she was all "meow" cause she is obsessed with cats right now. So you are totally still cool
Trust me, we all have those days. You especially since with that beautiful new baby, you're still suffering from Pregnancy Brain. lol. It's been medically proven right, so it must be a legitimate excuse. ;)
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