My kids are driving me bonkers. Today they drove me bonkers. And yesterday. And several (about six or seven) days last week.
It doesn't mean I don't love them. That bit's biological and sort of unavoidable. I've even tested it at moments when I'm really being driven to Bonkerville - yep, still love them. It doesn't mean I'm not charmed several times a day by the stuff they say, or entertained, sometimes into giggle-fits, by their stylin' on the dance floor, or turned all melty-slushy by their affectionate kisses and 'tuddles'. Our days are full of this great stuff. And the sending-Mum-bonkers stuff too.
I have been brainstorming ways to make the days easier and the bonkers less prevalent.
I have been brainstorming ways to make the days easier and the bonkers less prevalent.
1) I could enrol them all in full-time long day care. Perhaps I could find one locally that opens seven days a week.
2) I could turn on the TV each morning after breakfast and keep it on till bedtime.
3) To minimise the mealtime bonkers, we could have McDonald's for lunch and dinner. There's one a few k's up the road. They do breakfast too, yes?
Easier, perhaps. But not really gonna happen.
2) I could turn on the TV each morning after breakfast and keep it on till bedtime.
3) To minimise the mealtime bonkers, we could have McDonald's for lunch and dinner. There's one a few k's up the road. They do breakfast too, yes?
Easier, perhaps. But not really gonna happen.
So isn't it a sweet relief that amidst the crazy-making, there is knitting. And straight-off-the-presses favourite food mags. And coffee. And a bloke happy to take on the bonkers for an hour while I escape.
And suddenly the bonkers seems more manageable.
Knitting a small pattern-less bolero to be worn by a little girl this weekend at a wedding in Melbourne, and wondering if it'll be ready in time...or look anything like a bolero...
Joining in with the Yarn Along at Small Things. Hoping to find some more sanity over there.
And suddenly the bonkers seems more manageable.
Knitting a small pattern-less bolero to be worn by a little girl this weekend at a wedding in Melbourne, and wondering if it'll be ready in time...or look anything like a bolero...
Joining in with the Yarn Along at Small Things. Hoping to find some more sanity over there.
Bonkers? I hear you. I'm on the train to Bonkerville tonight...
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for knitting to keep the sanity ;) I don't have children, but I do have colleagues that drive me bonkers. Although I am lucky that I only have to deal with them Mon-Fri!
ReplyDeleteHa Ha that's hilarious! Knitting helps me with the 'bonkers' as well, and it's cheaper than day care and healthier than McDonalds!
ReplyDeleteHope you get the bolero finished in time.
I do remember those days, but know that in a blink [really, it's that fast] they will be grown and you will miss the bonker days!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that you have knitting to help.
I hope you have a happy yarn along day.
I needed that light hearted post, you've articulated exactly what I'm feeling but in a much better way! Thanks. Like the colour of the bolero too x
ReplyDeleteYes, bonkers, definitely get it. After being cooped up inside most of the winter we are trying to be outside in the beautiful weather we are having now. It is a little chilly this morning, but hopefully we can soon get outside...because while I type this comment, my babes are running around like little crazies :-)
ReplyDeleteI think mine have spring fever - so I hear you!
ReplyDeleteYour bolero looks pretty anyway :)
love the color of your bolero!!! It helps to keep in mind that the bonkers are blessings in disguise!! ;)
ReplyDeleteToo funny, I've got a non-stop ticket on the Bonkersville train myself. Yay for knitting, I hope the bolero is all you imagine it to be. Have fun at the wedding!
ReplyDeleteAhh yes bonkers. I about went crazy last night with my little one. I think it's all the springtime fresh air or something! I am loving the color of the yarn you are working on! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am totally with you on bonkers. I dream of a big yard to send them out to play... all day :) I hope you get a little peace today.
ReplyDeleteAnd then they all grow up...and the house is so very quiet....and then that drives you bonkers, too (wishing for the good old days!!!)
ReplyDeleteDon't feel bad, we've all been there. Living with two teen/preteens (13 and 11) has lots of challenges... I saw a t-shirt on pinterest the other day that said "I knit so I don't kill people", seems pretty fitting for me sometimes. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the bolero and please know that the Land of Bonkers if filled with lots of fun people and we welcome everyone! :)
ReplyDeleteGolly, I was chuckling in recognition all through this post - up to and including the part about the good bloke willing to take on the bonkers and the escape of coffee and a good read. Love it!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is driving me bonkers right now actually!! :) This was a cute post!!
ReplyDeletefunny, i miss bonkerville. lovely knitting greer!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes, yes and yes. I geddit.
ReplyDeleteWhat my child wouldn't give for that tv filled day! Glad you have something to keep the bonkers at bay.
ReplyDeleteWell I am glad you chose the knitting, I was not much keen on any of the other options up there.
ReplyDeleteWe've just reached that time of year when my little ones are out in the garden more than in. Somehow they don't drive me so bonkers at this stage. Maybe I don't drive them bonkers too!
ReplyDeleteOh Greer, i can always count on you for a good stress-relieving laugh! i will need more of your light-hearted perspective when my own bonkers doubles this summer! (: That yarn looks heavenly, by the way!
ReplyDeleteLovely picture Greer, the yarn is beautiful! Don't worry, we'll get them back some day. I see my mother watching me run around, now, and think that on some level it must be very gratifying... (all in love and good spirits, of course!)
ReplyDeleteAhh yes, I am a frequent visitor to bonkersville! Then I tell myself that before I know it, she'll be moving out and I will be longing to get back there..........
ReplyDeleteYou are divine. I absolutely love this post. There must be something in the air, because I have seriously considered hiding in a cave for the past several days. Nothing like knitting, painting, creating something to bring our brains back to where we want them to be.
ReplyDeleteBonkers with you,
Ang ;)
with five home all day long, every single day, i know that feeling. and yes, it's the knitting and reading that get me through :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I so know what you mean :) And mine are in school but some days we still have our moments. You have a lovely blog here by the way.
ReplyDeletehaha...so funny! i have been to bonkerville too!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog and etsy shop! you have a lovely blog!
haha...so funny! i have been to bonkerville too!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog and etsy shop! you have a lovely blog!
Oh yes, bonkerville and I are quite well acquainted...thankfully craft helps me maintain my sanity :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a delightful blog here Greer.
x
I love this post because I totally get it. We've been having bedtime battles which are all the more frustrating because until 2 weeks ago, bedtime was easy. Easy. Sigh... x
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