Yesterday was a very emotional day for me. Nothing major is going on or happening, but sometimes I just get into this pitty potty mood and need someone to listen to me, and not try to diagnose what's wrong and make comments.
That someone would have been my Mother, however since she died well over a year ago, I knew I wasn't going to get any empathy from her anytime too quick. And that realization just made my mood worsen!
Funny thing happens though when one jumps up on that old pitty potty. It may start out as a small issue, but pretty soon that "committee" that we all have going on in our heads joins in and adds fuel to the fire and before you know it you've got a bonfire.
For instance, it started out with Madison not coming over because she was going to her maternal grandmother's birthday dinner. Totally understandable, right? I was a little disappointed, but I had other things I could do today.
First the kitchen needs to be repainted, but since I'm not sure what color to paint it I decided to set that on the back-burner until I get to the paint store.
I need to clean out my closets and get rid of a lot of old clothes, but since I don't have any cheap trash bags (because I'm not going to use my expensive ones) I need to back burner that too, until I get to the store.
Then I thought about looking up a plumber for some minor things I need done, but I have never hired a plumber before and have no idea who to call. My Mom had always gave me the names of reputable people she'd used over the years, but now she's gone and............
Do you see where this is going? Okay, today is a new day. I have climbed off the pitty potty and I am once again grounded. In retrospect, I feel rather foolish for these feelings.
Bless each of you for listening and offering your support. Have a great week!
4 comments:
I think every one of us can relate to days like that. I know exactly what you were feeling and I too can't call my mother. She died in '97 and I still forget and wish I could pick up the phone. I'm happy you're feeling better and you have a great week too. : )
Angela
You are right - when we get in these moods, our imaginations run wild. All of a sudden everything is wrong or too difficult. I think every once in awhile you have to let yourself go through this...as long as you can shake it off and move on before too long. I'm sure your NEW day went better...you have a great week too.
Wow, what insight.. this is like dejavu for me! I really like your expression "pitty potty" and don't think I've heard that one before. In my family, I think it was "you're having a pity PARTY" as if involved in a self-indulgent celebration custom-made just for you! I'll think of this entry the next time I have a day like yours! ~Holly
I have pity parties myself, but the pity potty is probably more apt. A little trip there every now and then is just human, but it takes character not to stay there, and you got out of there fast. Kudos to you
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