Last night I drifted off into one of those insanely deep slumbers that happen every once in a blue moon (at least for Mothers.....I can't say the same for my husband). It was the kind of sleep that would have required a freight train rumbling directly through the bedroom to wake me (or perhaps a screaming Toddler).
I suddenly started dreaming of milk, and James asking me for "more milk." It was strange because the child in my dream sounded EXACTLY LIKE JAMES, and he even looked EXACTLY LIKE JAMES. This is simply because........it WAS James......at precisely 4 a.m. He was standing on the side of my bed with his face directly in my line of vision. You can imagine how startled I was! Why didn't he shout my name, or even try to tap me? I was extremely irritated to be woken from such blissful sleep, that I DESPERATELY needed seeing as I was back to work today and had acquired very little sleep over the weekend. Then I simply asked, "What do you need pumpkin?" He looked right at me and said, "Milk, please." So every ounce of irritation drained from my body.....I obediently trudged up the stairs in a daze and poured his cup of milk. As if my heart had not melted enough, my actions were greatly received with "Thank you, Mommy." Back to bed he went! I was so excited to be treated so sweetly this morning at breakfast.........not so much.......Waffles.......No Cereal Bar.........Sippy Cup........No Cup!
Ahhh.....little moments of PURE sweetness.......embrace them......no matter what hour of the day!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
The Naked Truth
Happy 2012 to all! Our New Year's was not all we had hoped it to be......James became sick on Friday night and was up for a majority of the night. Saturday he had a fever all day, and into the evening. Finally his fever broke around 1 a.m., but he had trouble getting to sleep due to his cough. So I spent the day feeling as tired as I would have if we went out and partied into the new year (minus the headache).
I had a rather startling realization yesterday, I have become "immune" to my lack of privacy. It is now considered common to "hang out" in the bathroom when I am trying to take a 5 minute shower. Granted I typically sneak in a quick shower while James is watching "Curious George" or "Sid the Science Kid." We live in a split-level house so our basement entertainment center is located off the master bed/bath area. Yes, I feel confident that James will be occupied with his shows long enough for me to sneak a quick shower in ( I am such a neglectful mother)! Lately, James has decided that it is more fun to sit outside the shower while I rinse off. I actually like this better, because I can physically SEE him. That is, until he turns off the lights. He can now reach the light switch so this is his favorite new trick, no big deal until it comes time to shave! It will be nice when it is considered "gross" to see Mom naked. In the meantime, I will take my long, relaxing, quiet showers at night after James goes to bed!
The other truth is, I HATE New Year's resolutions. I feel as though they set you up for failure and disappointment. Once you lapse, you start to feel guilty and then "cheat." Maybe that is not everyone, perhaps it is just me. I decided that my resolution is to try and perform all of my daily tasks to the best of my ability. As human beings, we are imperfect by nature so why not evaluate yourself on a daily basis. The reality is that there will be good days, and bad days.
One item that I would like to work on as it relates to Motherhood: PATIENCE....this is something I pray for on a daily basis. I never knew how much one little person had the capability of driving you to the edge, until this year. James has acquired the ability to throw EPIC tantrums....and they usually all take place in the SAME day. In the same token, he has brought me some of my greatest moments of joy. Parenthood is truly the hardest job on the planet, but one of the most rewarding.
So bring it 2012.....I am ready for the terrible 2's......to grow my sales territory..........grow as a person......and continue to support my amazing husband in his new career!
I had a rather startling realization yesterday, I have become "immune" to my lack of privacy. It is now considered common to "hang out" in the bathroom when I am trying to take a 5 minute shower. Granted I typically sneak in a quick shower while James is watching "Curious George" or "Sid the Science Kid." We live in a split-level house so our basement entertainment center is located off the master bed/bath area. Yes, I feel confident that James will be occupied with his shows long enough for me to sneak a quick shower in ( I am such a neglectful mother)! Lately, James has decided that it is more fun to sit outside the shower while I rinse off. I actually like this better, because I can physically SEE him. That is, until he turns off the lights. He can now reach the light switch so this is his favorite new trick, no big deal until it comes time to shave! It will be nice when it is considered "gross" to see Mom naked. In the meantime, I will take my long, relaxing, quiet showers at night after James goes to bed!
The other truth is, I HATE New Year's resolutions. I feel as though they set you up for failure and disappointment. Once you lapse, you start to feel guilty and then "cheat." Maybe that is not everyone, perhaps it is just me. I decided that my resolution is to try and perform all of my daily tasks to the best of my ability. As human beings, we are imperfect by nature so why not evaluate yourself on a daily basis. The reality is that there will be good days, and bad days.
One item that I would like to work on as it relates to Motherhood: PATIENCE....this is something I pray for on a daily basis. I never knew how much one little person had the capability of driving you to the edge, until this year. James has acquired the ability to throw EPIC tantrums....and they usually all take place in the SAME day. In the same token, he has brought me some of my greatest moments of joy. Parenthood is truly the hardest job on the planet, but one of the most rewarding.
So bring it 2012.....I am ready for the terrible 2's......to grow my sales territory..........grow as a person......and continue to support my amazing husband in his new career!
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