Day 236: field trip - public program - wonder bugs

I failed. I hate when I am too tired, too impatient and too fed up with my kids to even enjoy a great outing.

There were songs, fun activities, parents to talk to and lots to learn.

But all I could focus on was how Avery was being too loud.

How Sam wouldn't stay with the group on the hike and was more interested in making snow angles and eating the snow.

Avery wouldn't stay put and kept running into the area of the room/building that was under construction.

It was all just too much for me today. Most days outings are the exact thing to snap me out of a funk, bring back my patience and rejuvenate my spirit but today I failed.

Sam and Avery still had a great time but I left the program feeling horrible and even more tired.

As moms do you ever have times where even your favorite activities can't seem to turn a bad day around?

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The Nitty Gritty!

This was the fourth Wonder Bugs program that we have attended at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. They continue to surprise and amaze me!

To hear more about what we did today and get some great resources on owls visit the nature center's blog!  I believe the Wonder Bugs post should be up on their blog sometime tomorrow.

Thanks Tara for another great day. Hope you didn't notice too much how little energy or focus we all had!

Comments

[amber]

Aww...I'm sorry you had a rough day. I definitely have those days especially after a long weekend (however fun it was) Hope they get back on schedule soon. It looks like Sam had fun though! Don't be so hard on yourself, you are a fabulous mama and had so much patience this weekend with all of our children. Hugs to you today!!

[butterfly wishes and wonderland dreams]

those look like amazing programs. I really need to try out one of ours they start back up in March or April I'll have to check it out.

[sarah]

oh, abbie, you didn't fail.

days like these teach me to breathe. and how to appreciate the smoother moments.

just like we need winter to be able to appreciate spring? we need tantrums and non-cooperation to be able to appreciate the miles and miles of sweetness that fill our days.

[Imene]

Oh yes I do!! Some days turn sour despite my best efforts and the fact that we choose something we all enjoy doing. It is a way to make you enjoy the good days even more

[Angela]

Are you kidding? Of course, it can be a hot mess. Most of it stems from my own expectations and what I imagine is the judgment of others. Sometimes you just have an off day (or two) and that is okay.
I am sorry it was so rough. I was having flashbacks while you described all of the goings-on. ;)

[Tara]

I am sorry to hear that! I do know exactly how you feel. Sometimes we all just have off days. Remember Love Birds? that was part of an off week for me! 7 days of funk. You didn't fail- you are human. :) And thank you for coming to Wonder Bugs! We love to have you, Sam, and Avery as part of our group! (And your pics are great!)