Having a Bad Day

I feel frenzied working at home today. One of those days with so many things to do with so little time. Add to that my hormones on high-strung because time of the month is coming.

School vacation can be hectic. In the midst of multi-tasking, my child came to me grumbling, "I'm bored!" I got irked to be honest. That angelic face, sweet and cuddly child can actually turn me to a lunatic the next minute. No matter how much I try to tame time with crafts and games, impatience can still breed in between. I replied with sarcasm, "maybe it's better if you're in school." I know I could have chosen to respond lovingly, better yet, carefully, but I just didn't have that extra patience today. All the screaming, jumping, clutter that never got decluttered really--it all wears me thin.

I sat on the kitchen stool to cool off while my eyes gaze at the skinless chicken wishing a chicken fairy will appear to turn it into curry. Dishes from last night still piled up; balcony full of dust as if desert has come 5th storey-high. With half of domestic slavery done, it seems the rest of it will take a whole life to finish.

Then I heard, "Is there something new about you? New hair? New dress?...Kellogs for breakfast. Lose 2kgs in 2 weeks." I checked the flabs on my arms. They swing like a jell-o back and forth. I can actually stick a finger between my waist and thigh. You've got to be kidding me! I tried that countless of times! Didn't work. What works? Scrubbing sink and toilets (smile).

So, is it the clutter or my hormones that bum out the happiness in my home? I want this negativity beast out of my system fast!

Wait a minute...is that onion or me?!