Why do people have to talk so much and so loudly and with so much energy in the morning? It makes me feel like my skin will crawl right off of my body!!!! As I sit here and type, I hear singing. It’s not the singing of a favorite song; it’s the singing of every thought crossing one child’s mind. In between “verses,” every thought is spoken - loudly! As if that weren’t enough for an already-over-the-edge mom, there’s also a banging sound, a toy guitar being played, the television with goofy creatures making noises, and the constant chatter of another child trying to get a sibling’s attention. Oh, joy! Oh, rapture! “Hey, Mom! Hey, Mom! Hey, Mom!” Can I scream or would that be a bit much for a “normal” person? And this is after my mommy medications!! Should I pray for patience and calm? Or maybe deafness? Can God hear through all of the jumble in my head right now? Now, questions are flying my way.
Can I instate a rule that NO ONE speaks before school? We could sit together with no noise and just love on each other as we slowly get ready for the day. We could wander around the house getting out our breakfast, getting dressed, cleaning our rooms……. Is talk necessary for those things? More talk…..more questions…..more TV….. When does the bus get here? 30 more minutes? What time is it now? How many more minutes until quiet? Still 30….. “She’s (me) not going to answer me.” At least the hint is being taken. The noise doesn’t stop, though. Where is my sister-in-law’s recliner in a nice, dark, quiet place where she has her coffee, and no one speaks to her until she’s done? Maybe a new recliner would do the trick. Maybe I just need to start drinking coffee. How many more minutes? Watching the clock is like watching water boil. Nothing happens. The hands are stuck. The noise continues, though. It’s the same noise that I hear in the afternoon that makes me laugh. Why is it so painful in the morning? How many more minutes? 25 but who’s counting? I think this will be a “Don’t-answer-the-phone day!”
July 9th, 2008 at 7:59 am
I feel your pain. When does school start back up?! The noise in the morning always seems the loudest and I can’t handle a second of it. Thanks for letting me know I am not alone with these feelings.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Now, the tears of fighting have begun! My kids are back in school so I only have to deal with it for an hour in the morning, but I swear it’s the longest hour of the day!!!
July 9th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Be careful what you wish for girls. I’m sitting here in complete silence (which I do enjoy, but…). Only Pamela at home now and she’s neat and quiet, and works a lot so she’s hardly home. Funny how you miss those noisy, crazy mornings before school.
July 9th, 2008 at 10:05 am
I know you’re right. I do love having them home in the afternoon. I just don’t understand why they have to be so chatty in the morning. And they get ready so fast that they get to watch TV before school (which they love). I even send them to the park early to play before the bus gets there! I like a “NO TALKING IN THE MORNING RULE!” (even with Rowland!)
July 9th, 2008 at 10:30 am
I’m sure it’s the difference between 2 kids and 4, but when I was growing up, it was quiet in the mornings (as far as I can remember) and we never had tv on in the morning. (Actually, we hardly ever had tv on period). Anyways, I love quiet mornings, too, and I’m hoping mine can stay that way even as Laina gets older and another kid comes into the picture at some point…
I totally think you should initiate the “no talking in the morning” rule!
July 10th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
When they all become teenagers they won’t want to talk…to you or tp each other. Those are the fun days you can look forward to. I just ran and hid in my room until they all left for school!
July 10th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
I’ve been considering that as an option!! Maybe I could pay them to leave me alone in the morning…..
July 10th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
I know this is hard to do (some mornings more than others) BUT putting your alarm an hour, or even 30 min. before you know the family is up so that you can wake up in YOUR time might help. I can get my coffee, do a study, or watch tv. Sometimes it puts me in a better mood. But lately I’ve been trying to stay up late to have alone time with Rob… hmm. There’s got to be a balance. Maybe no sleep! jk. I use to sleep 10 hour nights and now I’m lucky if I get 7… Let me know if the “no talking in the morning” rule works!
July 10th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
You are so right! I HATE getting up in the mornings, but Rowland gets up at 5:30 to have time downtime. I really do need to get up a little ahead of the kids to help me. Thanks for the thought!
July 12th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
It also helps if their outfits are laid out the night before, their backpacks are packed with all their important papers, books, homework, etc… and lunch is made — all the night before. When my kids were in elementary school, I had a bin by the door for each kid so their stuff was there ready for them to just grab and go. No scrambling looking for stuff at the last minute. I even went so far to put the cereal bowls out on the kitchen table the night before so breakfast went smoother too. And, yeah — you need to get up before them. Quiet time with Rowland before kids are up….
July 12th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Did you mapquest directions to school, too, Carrie? HA!!!
July 14th, 2008 at 9:50 am
I walked them to school — in the snow — uphill — and barefoot. Oh wait! I lived in Sacramento at the time and we lived across the street from the school. I know I’m a bit anal. But I think of it as a good thing.
July 14th, 2008 at 10:36 am
You’re full of CRAP!! That’s why you’re anal!!! I remember reading about all of the horrible snow Sacramento received when your kids were little. Must’ve had something to do with Global Warming! I LOVE YOU!!!