Overworked Mommy

Sometimes I wish that I had endless time to get things done. Then maybe I wouldn't get short with Alexander. I get upset with him when he takes forever to fall asleep because it means that I'll be up later trying to wash dishes or get bottles ready for tomorrow. I don't know how working mothers get it all done and stay sane. By the time I make dinner and we eat it, it is after 6:00. Then we spend time together and it is already 7:30. Then bedtime can take up to an hour, so by that time it is 8:30 or later and I still have to nurse Julia one or two times before bed. That leaves very little time to get anything done if I'm going to get to bed at a decent hour. Usually I can get the dishes done. I have to get the pump stuff cleaned every night and I usually wash them by hand because the dishwasher leaves them too wet. Then I have to get bottles ready for Julia to take to daycare. By the time I get all of that done, I'm ready for bed. I never have time to check papers in the evening anymore and I definitely can't get any other housework done. Then I feel like I can't have anyone over to my house because they're going to judge me on my housekeeping ability. Grr! I'm feeling a little behind tonight and tired, so this may be a venting post. I really want to just enjoy my children without worrying about all of the other stuff. Feel free to comment if you have a suggestion.