This morning I reached a point where I just couldn't take my kids' incessant fussing any more. But, instead of exploding or even yelling, I managed to hold it together until lunch, then calmly and lovingly force them to take naps (Olivia was surprisingly, and most gratefully, receptive). Then I took a nice, childless shower.
I feel good, my kids are happy (and asleep), and I'm proud of myself. Gold star! (JM, that's for you.)
5 comments:
Nice job, Amber!!! I wish I "kept it together" more often. In fact this morning I found myself wishing for a "do-over" button.
Yeah, you'll note that this was a blog-post worthy experience...I wish not being fussed to distraction were more commonplace. It was a good for me today to realize I can do it!
this is my main goal every day lately. it's hard to keep in mind that maren is acting her age, and that's all i can expect. so good for you!
no, Platinum star for you! I can only hope that I have the patience to make it to nap time and resist the urge to join the Whine committee.
I love that this was "blog-worthy"!!! And I totally know what you mean. I was going to blog that I vacuumed yesterday....then I was embarrassed for myself. LOL Being a mom is so hard and while it feels sometimes that there are no witnesses and you're all alone...I try to remember that the angels are recording my actions, yep, all of them. Sometimes that helps and sometimes it makes me feel more hopeless. Here's to more "blog-worthy" mommy moments (and long, hot, uninterrupted showers)!!!!
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