I like Mondays

Sat 15th Sep 2007 by Ben Palmer.

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"Don't fight. Wash your hands. Sit down. Eat up. Stop fighting. Put that down. Listen to me. Stop chasing each other in the house. Clear up some of these toys. Stop whining. Stop banging toys. Go outside and play. Don't argue with each other. Play nicely. LISTEN TO ME."

I love my children and I love being a parent, but sometimes I hate parenting.

The weekend is not yet half way through and already I am longing for Monday morning when both children will be at school.

'Oh, my love it makes me sad.
Why did things turn out so bad?
Was it just a dream, everything we
did, everything we had?'

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4 Responses to “I like Mondays”

1. mlankton says:

   Sat 15th Sep 2007 at 19:51

   My wife needs a vacation from the baby every now and then. I suppose the reason I never feel that way is because I'm gone at work so much, and when I'm home it's playtime with Daddy. Her home life is different, as more of the domestic responsibilities fall on her. So I understand the frustration she sometimes feels from dealing with a 2 year old and having to keep the house up as well. She doesn't get the escape to work that I do. Heck, I savor every minute with the kids, but I pretty much only see the best of them.
2. Sinead says:

   Mon 17th Sep 2007 at 01:01

   You are not alone! Remember that everytime you find parenting tough.
3. Ben Palmer says:

   Mon 17th Sep 2007 at 07:56

   Thank you, Sinead. I know you're right - and remind myself of this often - but sometimes it sure feels like it.
   On the flip side, I'm sure I get more than my sure of hugs and affection from them, so it's not all bad!
4. Laura says:

   Mon 17th Sep 2007 at 09:56

   'Dance while the music still goes on
   This is no time for crying'
   You are a great Dad x

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