Some days I feel a bit like a domestic goddess and bake muffins, do all the chores, and get the majority of things done all before 10am. Most days though I don`t.
Some days my kids will take a nap at the same time and I might have 1 hour or more in the middle of the day just to myself. Most days though they don`t.
Some days I have the urge to blog and write. Most days though, even if I do have the urge, I don`t blog or write anything.
Some days I wish I lived in Australia where my family would be around and I would be able to do almost anything (like make phone calls to the moving company, cancel our gas/electricity and book doctor`s appointments on an automated system without issue) by myself. Most days though I like our life in Japan.
Some days I reminisce about when/how Shion was born and wonder why he came so early. Most days though I completely forget that he came so small and so early because he looks/acts like a regular baby.
Some days I get to the end of the day and the kids go to bed and I kind of miss them. Most days though, I relish that free time.
Some days I think about going back to full-time work just so I can get a break from my kids. Most days though I am glad I am a stay at home mum (who works just a couple of hours a month outside the house)
Some days I cry a ton because I am stressed, overwhelmed and finding it hard to deal with things. Most days though, I am fine.
Some days I think about crafting- scrapbooking, knitting, sewing, creating. Most days though, I don`t do anything.
Some days I think about giving up my vices- chocolate and coffee. Most days though I know I never will.
Some days I go to bed before midnight or at least tell myself I will have an early night, Most days though I am still up when the next day starts.
Why don`t you add your own “Some days…Most days though…” in the comments!
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I am just a twenty something Aussie girl living in Chiba, Japan with my Japanese husband trying to make sense of the crazy Japanese world we live in! We welcomed our first son in December 2009 (Noah) and a second son in January 2011, 2 months premature (Shion). I am working hard at raising them to be confident, bilingual, happy kids!
Have to be honest, I feel this way too lately… even though my baby isn’t born yet! Some days I’m excited to meet her, other days I’m scared that her arrival will change things so much in a way I don’t want them to (even though I know it’s going to be good, no matter what).
Know how you feel too about sometimes wishing things were a bit easier and having a family around, living back home… but still happy to be here too.
Thanks for writing this – glad to know others feel the same way I do!
Some days I wish I could just stay jobless and enjoy doing what I want when I want and not having any obligations. Most days though I crave being able to do something productive and having some sort of income!
Some days I wonder what the hell I`m doing here and if doing all this was just a big mistake. While most days I do long for my Uni life in Seattle with all of my friends, I`m still glad I`m here and get to see all of the friends I have here, and hope that things here will work out!
Some days I feel really depressed and sad that it is taking longer (with problems) to make a little baby brother/sister for Leilah. Most days I try to be positive and accept that it will happen… eventually.
Some days I wish I could drop Leilah off at mum’s and leave her there. Most days I enjoy spending time with her.
Some days I love living in Japan. Most days I wish I could move back to Australia sooner rather than later.
Some days I am happy living in the country side. Most days I feel isolated and lonely.
Some days I do so much leaning it’s not funny. Most days I choose to play with Leilah/relax when she’s napping instead.
This is fun! LOL!! I am stopping myself here though coz I think I could go on and on forever!
Some days I search job websites just because I want a break from Misora most days I don`t.
Some days I actually try to wean Misora but most days I don`t even bother trying because I hate the tantrums she throws and would rather spend 10 mins getting her to sleep easily than have an hour of stressfilled time for the both us.
Some days I clean the house (well the first floor anyways) but most days I do a quick pick me up of all Misora`s toys (throw them in a specially designed basic) and do a quick sweep with the broom.
leaning = cleaning by the way, sorry! I should have checked my message because submitting it.
Some days I feel the urge to clean like a demon, most days, I don’t even want to hoover.
Some days I do crafty things with the children, most days I don’t really have time after the whole kindy bag emptying and prep., dinner prep., and bathtime.
Some days I have loads of energy, most days I’m tired out and can’t get moving.
Some days I have grand plans for organising, throwing out/selling stuff. Most days I never get around to it.
Some days I want to be left alone. Most days I miss having good friends around for chats about everything and nothing.
Ohhh this is fun!!
Some days I feel guilty that I haven’t vacuumed. Most days I don’t though.
Some days the word baka is not used by either of my children. Most days it is used by both of them.
Some days I think teaching English is an ordeal. Most days I love what I do.
Some days I don’t want to get out of bed when my alarm rings. Most days I get up before it does.
Some days I miss being child free. Most days I feel guilty about putting them in aftercare and missing time together.
I had so many I could of written- I might make it a regular thing.
Thanks for sharing everyone – I am loving reading and can relate to a lot of them!
Lulu – if you do make it a regular thing I might join you!! I was nearly going to steal your idea and write my list up on my blog instead
I think it’s a great idea!
mmmmm….If I make it a regular thing people could link up their blogs maybe?
Now what to call it?! I should make a “button” for it.
Some days I wish I was that girl who could get to the end of a long day with three small children and still feel sexy enough to ride the stallion, but most days my husband just has to put up with me snoring in my flannelette pajamas.
I loved your very honest list Lulu. It helps to know that while we are doing the best we can we still all have those days where things just don’t work and life feels like its falling sideways. God, sometimes I feel like I’m ten feet under water trying to breathe through a straw.
xox
hi Lulu
Of course you can join in Wordless Wednesday. I couldn’t email as you have no email attached to the blogger profile.
Congratulations on your gorgeous little boys – you must be busy.
Somedays I’m sweet and kind to U in the morning. Most days I nag and bitch about the unmade bed or dirty laundry left on the floor.
Somedays I plan and cook multi-dish dinners. Most days I come home from work and my enthusiasm goes out the window. I cook one thing and throw together sone raw veggies and call it “salad.”
Wheee! That was fun!
Some days I like being with people, most days I’d rather be alone.
Some days I study Japanese but most days I just complain about not being fluent.
Some days I wish I was far way but most days I am too busy to even think about it.
Some days I write down ideas for my future B & B but most days I just procrastinate about household things
Somedays I wonder why I got married, actually most days i wonder…
It’s a grea idea Lulu. It is encouraging to know that you’re not alone in the daily struggle
you actually pretty much covered all mine. except for the nap thing. i mean, i used to be like that until two months ago, when all the kids went to school!