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The Monotonous Side of Motherhood

June 29th, 2010 Kelly Mulder

Have you ever noticed that sometimes being a Mom is kind of monotonous? I feel like I do something and then five seconds later have to redo it. It never ends. There is no you’re done thanks for all of your hard work, Mom, I’ll keep the house clean. It’s MORE crumbs to sweep, MORE toys to clean up, MORE snotty noses to wipe, MORE dishes to unload, MORE dishes to load, MORE laundry to do. I could go on, and on, and on.

I miss the college years where I could do a super clean and then sit on my butt and relax for at least a week. I’ve found that if I want a clean house there is no such thing as sitting on my butt when I have kids around. Just the other day I was commenting to my friend Lisa that sometimes I feel like my life is like the movie groundhog day but on repeat (you do know that movie, right?). I seriously complete the same tasks at least three times a day, every day.

I love being a mom. I am one of ‘those people’ who were born to be a mom. Seriously, it’s all I’ve ever wanted to do and be and I am SO happy to be able to be a mom. I cannot wait, however, for Nora to grow up a little bit so I can teach her to clean up after herself, teach her to sweep the floors, and finally find a happy ending to my groundhog day.

Do you ever find motherhood monotonous?

5 Comments on “The Monotonous Side of Motherhood”

Mamta Singh June 29th, 2010 2:52 pm
You are preaching to the choir! I think I have a little more variety in my life now that Serophina’s older but I know exactly what you’re talking about. And don’t feel like you’re complaining… you’re just human!
Brooke June 29th, 2010 10:42 pm
I don’t think you’re complaining either, Kelly. I get a break from the monotony when I go to work, but I still do the same things every day before I leave for work and when I get home. I just keep reminding myself that one day I will miss doing all these things and I will wonder where the time went.
Carrie June 30th, 2010 6:50 am
Girl, that’s how I felt when I had roommates! I’d spend hours cleaning–dusting, bleaching, polishing furniture, getting cracks and crevices in the kitchen–and then the roommates would whirl on through and mess up my pristine work. As you know, after awhile, I decided to stop cleaning and now I feel healthier for it; living with germs and bacteria can really boost the immune system, you know!
Sarah Moore June 30th, 2010 9:03 pm
This may sound weird, but I think I went through this monotonous phase with my stepdaughter when she first moved in at age 7. I had no idea kids were such work and responsibility and now with Isaac it is easy since I already have been doing it with Marissa for years. Obviously I did not raise her from infancy like I am with him, but you get the idea (:
Kelly Mulder July 1st, 2010 1:13 pm

Sarah,

Thanks! Your comment was definitely helpful. It’s nice to know this is probably just and adjustment phase and I’ll get over it/get used to it. Thanks for the feedback!

Carrie,

As much as I would love to just stop cleaning,.. I don’t think that’s a good solution for me, lol. Can you imagine what Garrett would think if he came home to piles of garbage, dirty laundry, yucky sticky floors, and probably bugs and mice everywhere! LOL!

Brooke,

You’re so right. I’m sure one day I will miss these little things. And before I get the chance to miss them they will probably multiply (with all of the kids I want to have) lol.

Mamta,

It’s nice to know this is a complaint all Mom’s have. I love your blog posts about the things your daughter says. If I had that kind of spice in my life, I don’t think it could be monotonous!

Kelly