Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers and Mother-in-Waiting and Mothers-to-Be.Just a few thoughts on Mother's Day.
This Mother's Day I can actually say that I know what it is like to be a real mom. Kya was too easy, the stink spoiled me rotten. I am now sleep deprived, short tempered, achy, never getting anything done (on time), and not fun....and loving every minute. Ok, not really, I wish I could sleep more. My sweet little boy likes to spend as much time with his mommy as possible. My arms are alway full, and he especially likes his quiet moments with me in the middle of the night. How sweet, huh?
NO....I love him to pieces...but I want more sleep. Poor Kya feels like she's been put aside...maybe a tad. She is so sweet and patient with me. She now wants me to dress her again, help her potty more and "hold you" all the time. Why not, baby brother gets that same attention, why not her, right?
So, Kya and I have been reading A LOT more, and laughing more. When I said I know what it is like to actually be a mom now....I do. Let me share a recent day I had. Got up, dress and ready to go by 9:00 am...doing great so far. Had some errands to run to get my house ready for a party. I was in a store when Zander started to cry....he wanted to be held, he does that (a lot). May I remind you that we are about 45 to an hour from feeding. Before I could get to my son and pick him up, a lady comes around the corner and in a very RUDE tone says, "feed that baby, he's hungry...you need to feed that baby". Of course my response was WEAK...."Thank you man, I will when its time". She walked away muttering under her breath, "that's ridiculous, I would never starve my children". My son is not starving, he eats more than his fair share....trust me.
So I'm a bit peeved at this point. Well, we go to meet Carl for lunch (wahoo....he's in town) and I am telling my little experience. Of course he had his own choice words he would have shared with her. I love that he sticks up for me. Then Kya decides she wants to be a "true" 2 1/2 year old. Throwing a few screaming fits in the middle of the restaurant. I had a lovely (large) audience...some were even laughing. Which got me laughing....deep down. Actually, with the day I was having, really you couldn't do anything else but laugh. Kinda wish I had it on video.
I love being a Mother...especially now....Carl asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day, I said, "two nights this weekend where I get to sleep through the night". Wish granted, Carl got up with both our sick kids the last two nights and let me sleep.
Of course a fun video of Zander learning his first trick with daddy....just like Kya and daddy.
9 comments:
Happy Mothers Day Sweet Pea! How lucky our kids are to have you serving their needs. We are very lucky to have you in our lives. Our kids have the luxury of growing up having the most loving and fun mommy. They will never feel as though they are not loved deeply.
And for me I have grown to love you more everyday the past eight years of marriage. Happy mothers day to the best mommy and wife we could ever ask for.
Carl, Kya and Zander "WE LOVE YOU"
You poor thing! Sleepless nights are so hard and seem to never end there for a while. I hope things shift for you soon! Good luck!
Sorry to hear about your rough day. Glad that Carl let you get some rest. Cute video.
PS: Just tried to watch it and now it says it is private. FYI.
Wow, that brings back memories. You seem to be having the same experience I had with Karyna and then Tyler. It's tough. I wish I had advice, but endure is all I've got.
Wow, Zander's standing video is way impressive! You've always been a great mom, blessed with a super easy first child. Ivy's super easy too... makes me a little nervous for the day when #2 will come along... at that point I'll just come to you for tips! :)
I think all the years of sleep deprivation catch up to you at old age. Then you can just sleep whenever you want!
Happy (late) Mother's day to a fantastic mommy! How lucky your kids are to have you as their own. :)
Hey friend! I miss you! How's life?
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