**INSERT EYE ROLL HERE**

A MIDDLE-AGED MAN, whose hair had begun to turn gray, courted two women at the same time. One of them was young, and the other well advanced in years. The elder woman, ashamed to be courted by a man younger than herself, made a point, whenever her admirer visited her, to pull out some portion of his black hairs. The younger, on the contrary, not wishing to become the wife of an old man, was equally zealous in removing every gray hair she could find. Thus it came to pass that between them both he very soon found that he had not a hair left on his head.


Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield

Who am I kidding??? I'm on the verge of an explosion!!

Have you ever been so stressed about everything going on that you don't even know where to start? Besides being a mommy, I still have a full time job, and 3 out of 4 younger siblings that heavily depend on me. I'm being yanked in a million directions, and there seems to be no end in sight. I hate to complain... I really do. Especially seeing that I'm so blessed in so many ways. I know it can be worse... much much worse, but does that mean that I'm not allowed to be tired? Exhausted? In desperate need of a vacation from the ENTIRE world?

It's tough knowing that so many depend on you. For the past few weeks, there's been this lingering sickness in our house that just refuses to go away. So every few days, another kid is getting sick, as the other is recovering. Well low and behold, this past weekend, MY HUSBAND GOT SICK! *falls out on floor*

Do you KNOW how difficult men are when they're sick? The moaning, the groaning, "my eyelids hurt" "Babe, this soup isn't right" "I don't want that medicine, it tastes so nasty" "Don't leave me at home" *silent scream* A sick man is so much worse than any child. Meeting all of his demands  wants  needs makes me feel like I'm pledging all over again. But hey... what do I do? (Well, I sorta figured out what to do; I snuck a bit of theraflu in his soup seeing that he refused to take any, and he has NO idea as to why he slept so well that night) Well, now my youngest sister/ oldest daughter is sick. She's my big baby, and definitely knows it. As I hugged her last night, I turned my head away when she coughed. My daughter asked "Why'd you turn your head away Mommy?" I said "Well I don't wanna get sick" She said "Oh... well you wont. You're a Mommy... Mommies don't get sick. Then who's going to take care of you?" Sadly, she's right... so so right.

Its so nuts to me how when everything is going on, every ones needs something outrageous. My brother decided to buy his first car. (Which I'm very proud of as he did it entirely on his own). I told him, well I'll pay for your first oil change or your first fill up. He says "Instead of that, can you just give me $250 for some new clothes?" Me= O_O But of course I do it... My sister called me at work (which is a nightmare dealing with Lil Old Lady, and a stress in itself). She's telling me about this apartment she saw that she really likes. Of course now that her job has moved her to part time, and she has blown through her entire refund check from school, NOW is the time to move out on her own right? <> Well she wants to "sit down and talk" to me about it. Which I'm interpreting as "I just want to tell you how much this is going to cost you for me to feel more independent". UGH...And don't get me started on my dad. Yes, my dad. The dad who lives in la la land in his own mind, and really believes that he gave us one of the BEST childhoods any person could ask for (as I'm currently taking care of his daughter and he does nothing). This man just celebrated his 54th birthday. I bought him Cubs rooftop tickets. He's a huge Cubs fan ironically and had never been on a rooftop. For those that don't know, it's all you can eat and drink, along with a GREAT view of the baseball game. Pricey, but I try to give my dad things that he wouldn't otherwise have. (I've forgiven him remember?) Well it's not enough... it's NEVER enough. He now wants a television, signed basketball paraphernalia, a new chain, and lots of other random things that his "favorite" daughter can provide... UGH again!

Do you know that while I was walking into Starbucks this morning, this lady standing out front asked me if I could grab her a cup of coffee while I was in there??? I'm all about helping those in need... I really am. But seriously? STARBUCKS??? Of everything that people are begging for these days, STARBUCKS??? UGH thrice!

It makes me understand how President Obama feels. My issues don't compare in the least bit, but nonetheless I understand. Instead of looking at all that he's done so far for us, people are analyzing the ADDITIONAL things he COULD be doing. He was huge mess to clean up with nothing but a toothbrush, so it will take a while. But people want things done on their time. It seems as if nobody will be content until the mess is spic and span, polished and bright, but even then... I guarantee SOMEONE will be able to point out a smudge and demand that it be cleaned more. Man Mr. President... You and I... we're

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*fist bump*

So that's my vent... I know. Petty. But like I said, I'm just tired. I'm making the world happy, but nobodys satisfied... and in the process, I'm losing it. I'm wondering what it'll take to get me locked away permanently, rubber walls and all?  When will everyone notice that twitch I've developed is not me saying yes to everything? Oh Calgon... TAKE ME AWAY!