I’m in a funk. I sometimes call this the Mom Funk because I know it’s something we mothers tend to talk about a lot. The funk you get in when you start to focus a little too much on the fact that your family might not give two flying craps about the things you do for them. It’s really not the kids’ fault - because I did it too. It’s just kids. They’re self-involved little twits. They don’t care what you give them, they only care what you don’t. But that’s not the point, you put your faith in the person they’re becoming and you learn to focus on the sweetness and the love they give you and not on the fact that the sacrifices you make go unnoticed.
But sometimes, those unnoticed sacrifices jump to the forefront. And then you’re in a funk.
So, I woke up this morning and showered. I know! Right? I showered! I put on pretty clothes for once. My job doesn’t have a dress code which means I grab the clothes on the top of the pile and try to shake the wrinkles out. Today, though. I’m wearing clothes that came from a hanger. And you know what else I plan on doing? Wearing makeup. I wear makeup so rarely that people notice it when I do.
Essentially, I’m going to force the happy from the outside in. My funks aren’t that bad. I know women who suffer depression and anxiety disorders. This is nothing like that. This is simply me being down in the dumps and needing a Pick-Me-Up. And sometimes all it takes is a day of looking pretty.
And possibly a dozen donuts.
i am so glad we all have our moments.. i have them too. but mine seem a lil more serious than they shud be..
please try and snap out of it.. its not worth it.. u have everything going for you, i feel..
I get that way at times too. Most of the time, it really doesn’t bother me. Funk is the perfect way to describe it. I like the idea of your Pick-Me-Up…because you are right. A day of looking pretty can really do good things for your well being.
Meh - we all get into our funks, they suck. but you’re so right! I always find that putting a little effort into my look, doing my hair, putting on some mascara, wearing an outfit that I like, ALWAYS makes me feel better about myself! I hope your funk lifts, and I hope those donuts are hot and fresh
I call mine the family funk since I don’t have kids. Most often I get into the funk when I’m sick.
New shoes or a new book go a long way to make me feel better.
Are you going to take a photo of yourself to share with us today?
Good plan with the dressing up a little–even for those of us who are more depressive, it can help. I wore a green polka-dot top yesterday to cheer myself up. I may even–gasp!–paint my nails for the first time in a year to further primp my way out of my funk.
Funny how that outside stuff can help
And ditto mdv - pic 
dressing up really helps. on top of the dozen donuts have a pumpkin spice latte. that should help it all right there.
I think getting a little more spiffied up than usual is a great way to break out of a funk.
Ohhh The funk sucks so bad. I know exactly what you mean. You’re on the right track to kick that funk’s booty. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} I hope your day is fantastic.
Eyeliner does it for me…
The outside-in thing does actually work. And if you force yourself to smile for a few minutes (like, facing the wall at your desk because nothing looks stupider than a big forced smile) it does actually make you feel a little better, too!
I lost my job in September and am back to be a sahm. Apparently that equals being a slave to the other 4 people in this home so I am feeling your pain. I find that doing small stuff for myself helps. Even if it is as small as that fat-free latte or saying screw it one night to the laundry.
When you’re just feeling a little down for no specific reason, that outside-in method can actually work wonders. Hope you’re feeling less gloomy soon!
Sounds to me like you’re pregnant. I prescribe cookie dough. The baby wants it.
Here’s to donuts and feeling pretty!
Feel you deeply. Struggling myself with mom related stuff of a different variety. You’ve decided to bring your a-game of prettiness today! Yay! I’ve decided to play hookie!
I just posted about being in a funk.
I’m pretty sure a dozen donuts might alter my mood, as well.
I hope you feel better soon
I know what you mean - it does help sometimes! I woke in a funk today as well… Don’t forget that I think Mexican might make us feel better!
“force the happy from the outside in…”
You are brilliant, girl. I’m going to go take a shower right now. Well, after I drink my coffee.
Yeah for being a moody pregnant woman! I should follow your trend setting ways and actually get out of the sweats that fit me better than anything else right now.
I wear my favorite shirt. And treat myself to a Grande some sort of coffee drink from Starbucks.
But doughnuts can’t hurt!
I hope you feel better. It’s hard being a mom sometimes. And yet somehow we just keep right on going. Amazing, isn’t it? I have a whole new level of respect for my parent’s.
Oh- I will also do retail therapy. I buy myself some new combo of body wash/lotion/body spray. Or even just some new earrings. I do retail therapy cheaply!
That always makes me feel better.
I hear ya on the makeup-although it makes me feel better when you wear it, having people say “Oh! I didn’t recognize you with makeup on!” kind of pushes me right back into el funko land
Oh hey, is Mister Z still training for marathons, or was that one his first and last?
You know? Now that I’m at the age where I’m making some of my own money but my parents are still helping with a lot of things (mostly–ack–school) I’ve really learned to appreciate everything they’ve sacrificed. I hope that they know that most of the time. Sometimes I still act like a spoiled brat, but I am 21 and I know that time has passed… I think because I’m in between and I know my parents are worth some appreciation but I don’t have kids of my own to jade me into thinking appreciation will never exist, I have the best of both worlds. But I think your kids will grow up and realize you did a hell of a lot for them. And LilZ is probably much closer than you think.
Good for you! And I think doughnuts are in order.
I’m not a mom, but I have those blah funks too.
The people at work are going to think you have an interview!
Whenever I’m down, I’ll call my mom and she always asks, “Did you put on your makeup today? Go put some lipstick on and you might feel better.” It seems to work.
I know just how you feel.
I totally know what you mean about that under appreciated feeling. It sounds like the hanger clothes and makeup are a good start. You’ll come out of it and notice some special sweet moment that your kids give you (that “almost” goes un-noticed and unappreciated by you) - notice it and say thanks. Perhaps they’ll take the hint too.
fake it until you feel it, sister
This reminds me of a post I wrote on The Mom Crowd where mom’s could write in the comments something that they did that day that no one else noticed. Sometimes we just want to brag about our little victories, that no one else gives a flip about.