Does anyone ever want to run away and pretend they aren't a mom for one day?

I have definitely felt that way many times. I've been a mom for 39 years. I had three boys and one girl. There were often days when I wanted to divorce my entire family and go hide somewhere. lol. Fortunately those feelings passed fairly quickly. I think it's good to express your feelings when you are overwhelmed with being a mom. Take a break from your family for a few hours if possible and you may feel a lot differently when you resume your role as mom. That's how it worked for me. Best of luck to you.

I have definetly had days like those. My husband works long hours so I am the one who takes care of my daughter ALL day EVERY day. I am not complaining by any means because I LOVE being a mother, but some days I wish I could run away fro the day. My daughter is 8 months old and with her teething, and being crabby I can understand how you feel. I think ALL moms have on one day or another and if they said no I don't think they would be being completely honest.

I think we all have those days that we just want to run away, marry our "poolboy" and travel to exotic places..lol. I know I do anyways. (Maybe not the poolboy, but you know..lol) Anyways, the point is that being a mother isn't a 9 - 5 job, it's a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the rest of your life job. There are stressful times, and it's great to get away for a bit. We all need mommy times.

Am I only allowed ONE day? Just kidding! Yes, I have felt that way many times. But then I think about actually being away from them... NOT having them around me and the feeling goes away. I think moms need some "ME" time... Seems like it's all about the kids, the laundry, the house cleaning, the husband... everyone's needs but our own. I say send the hubby out to Chuck E Cheese with the kids one night and relax in a bubble bath with a good book. EVERYONE will be happier when you're more relaxed. Moms are the backbone of a family... I truly believe that. If it weren't true, they wouldn't have come up with "If mom ain't happy, ain't NOBODY happy"!

You will feel better tomorrow. All moms go through the same thing. Being a mom is the most demanding job you could take on, it never stops! When I get really desperate and just can´t handle my toddler anymore, (usually when he´s screaming his head off), I give him a bottle, stick him in his crib and leave the house. I don´t go anywhere, just outside so I can´t hear him yelling. After ten or fifteen minutes, I can handle going back in and trying to deal with him again. If you have someone one else to look after your kids for a bit, do it! Otherwise, you´ll just go nuts. My husband and I have a deal that I get one afternoon a week off to take a class or do what I want to.

I would love to get away for a time. Just go do some me things. It would be... an amazing thing to do hehe.

I would have to say that any mom who says they have not felt this way, is not being totally honest. I know I have sure been there many times. I have even done it before. I just told my husband that I needed to get away and that he was in charge, then I took off with my sister. I think it is a pretty natural thing to go through. being a pretn is the heardest and most underappreciated thing a person can do, and sometimes you just need a break. When I can't totally get away, I atleast go into the tub, grab a book, and pretend that I really am away. I think the breaks are needed in order to keep your sanity.

You are perfectly normal! I agree with the other moms that have commented above, take a break, even if it's just in the bathroom for a moment. This is a very tough job, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You take it on vacation, you never punch out of it, you never take breaks. But your doing something that is so special that no one else can do, raise YOUR child(ren.) You will look back on this and be grateful that you could be there for all the pain and aggravation so that your kids turn out the way you want them to. Have a great day and I hope tomorrow is a better one. :)