Do any of you remember those hilarious cell phone commercials with the eldery people speaking in grammar of modern day teenagers? I loved those commercials and there are still days when I remember them and smile.
I especially loved the line “Where you at?” which came to me this morning as I was brainstorming a title for this post.
(Wait for it at the end!)
So… this is where I’m at:
I’m having a rough week. And it’s only Tuesday.
My daughter who used to sleep through the night has slowly regressed to the point of waking up for the first time before I am even asleep myself. (No more 6+hr first chunk of sleep!) It’s been going on for weeks (months?) getting worse over time. I am trying everything I can think of, but I still wake up numerous times a night beyond frustrated. And evenings make for a sore environment in our home with a grumpy and exhausted mama and a dad who just needs to relax after a long day at work.
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So this is my current view. While it’s embarrassing to be that honest with you all, I know plenty of you have days like this one. I’m just keeping it real around here.
Today I am leaning into anything and everything encouraging. Prayer, encouraging words from friends, inspiring blog posts, worship music. It’s one of those desperate days. I have the David Crowder Band Pandora station playing right now and I’m about to get up and tackle this mess in my house. If there’s anything that is bound of refresh my spirit, it’s a home under control.
I hope you all are having a better Tuesday than I!
Hollie - I’ve been there! Just remember, this too shall pass.
Keep your head up! Hope your day gets better!
Lia - Liz, I love that you keep it real. I can’t same I’ve been in the same spot as you (considering I’m not a mother or wife) but I’ve hit points of exhaustion where I felt like I just could not go on, but you will. You are a strong woman and you are incredible. Being honest about your frustration is helpful to moving forward. Find an outlet (like a house in order) to focus that frustration on. Keep on pushing through, it’ll all pay off! You have a beautiful daughter and a loving husband that are blessed to have such an inspirational person (you) in their lives. xo!
Krystal Carter - oh i feel ya. reminds me of the song “I need thee every HOUR.” Try to minimize the stress and maximize the joy! You’re an amazing momma and wife:)
ars - Sweetie, Ur days and nites r common. Ur picture of home is common. Why do u think moms get out and socialize? So they have a reason to laugh and smile! Such intimate examinations of private lives and home r rather new, ie, social media & tech. BUT–U can “Raise the White Flag, …Surrender ALL to Him, All to Him…Give it All to You Lord, All to YOU…” ILU
Stephanie - We love you Liz, Tommy, and Sunday!
Kristin - Girl, I am right there with ya. Hang in there. My hubby works 12+ hr days and on Saturdays too…it makes for some really hard days. Tomorrow will be better.
Cheryl Smith - Praying for you this moment, that the peace and rest of Jesus will give you every single thing you need.
(And that first commercial? LOVED it then, still do. Hadn’t seen the second one. Equally funny.)
Aims** - Almost every night seems rough but I have been letting him sleep with me for some time now and he has woken up every 3 hours or so, but now i’m trying to break that its been no fun being exhausted every day. I have been trying this and it might work for you The first night I would feed her lay her down then keep your hand on her until she relaxes then the second night hold her hand and let her see you but don’t look at her and just maybe sing or whatever calms her down and if she cries just hold her hand for a second. third night try to put her down and just stand there at her side, the fourth night stand a little bit further away and just let her see you. IDK maybe you have tried that and have been their, every baby is different but i have been trying that and it seems to be working i have now slept for 5 hours straight a few nigth yipee lol..she misses her mommy at night
. I have a teddy bear that he sleeps with and it seems to make him happy at night and he entertains himself with it in the mornings..I have heard though some babies still don’t sleep through the night by 15 months 
hang in there your doing a wonderful job.