Bedtime

So, tonight, like every other night, there is an issue at bedtime... Will doesn't feel good and wants to sleep in the living room, so then it trickles down to all of them. If one does something, the others automatically want to do it too. So there were tears and arguments about life not being fair.. Nobody tells you before you have kids that any of these things will happen. I think our civilization would die out if people knew what they were in for. Sometimes I just have to laugh and that makes them more angry... Then you get "suggestions" from anyone and everyone about how to deal with this situation or that one. Not helpful just so you know. Even if it is coming from a good place, I always feel like I'm being scrutinized for every decision I make. I love my kids and they love me, and the decisions I do make I don't take lightly. But take it from me folks, someone out there has a quick fix to your problem.. LOL either their kid or their cousins, brothers, sisters, next door neighbors' kids went through the same thing and they know just what you should do. Common courtesy frowns on throwing hot cups of coffee on these people, so heads up on this one. So, there you are, stupid grin stuck on your face while so and so gives you the "lowdown" on how to resolve whatever problem your having. I find it rude to inject your 2 cents unless it is asked for or you are really close to the person. Can you tell there has been an incident like this one recently??? I know my children, I get frustrated with my children and sometimes I'm even at a loss for where to go next with my children's issues. This is where you give support or a shoulder to lean,cry, smack on.. Not where you give your unsolicited "opinion" on my children or how you think I am not doing what I think is right. I am a mom, a full time employee, a wife, a cook, a planner, a driver, a teacher, a counselor, an activity director and an all around life coach. I have my hands full without some "do-gooder" letting me know where I'm not exactly up to par in their eyes. I have 3 children, who all vie for my undivided attention, 24/7. I am not a magician and sometimes, mom needs time to herself. Go figure..Time with my gals is important to me and I dont want to feel like I'm being put under the microscope when I'm "clocked out". I guess, the next time, I will stick a little closer to home base when I decide to let my hair down..