This is not a complaint. Maybe it is a complaint. No, I believe it is more like nostalgia. That's it, nostalgia!!
Well, as I sit here with my precious blog, I know I should fold the laundry or do any number of other pressing things. It made me think of back in the day, before HC and JB. {Cue the dreamy music} I would not trade HC or JB for anything in this world!! I ADORE THEM!! But for a week or so, I would love to sleep as loooooonngg as I want, without any interruption. I would also like to stay up and finish an interesting movie I may run across after 10pm without knowing 'You will regret this in the morning'. I want to eat a snack without hearing 'Can I have some Mom?'. I want to go 'potty' without an audience. I want to start and finish a book within the same decade. I would love to spontaneously decide to do something, just me and my husband and NOT have to worry about a babysitter. I would like to go to the beach with my husband without the kids. I would like a week off at least every 6 months. A week to be lazy or irresponsible. To just be!!
If I had a week off every 6 months, what would I do..... I would think about those two little knuckle-heads that rock my world, that's what! Those little giggles and those little feet and those cute little smiles and their sense of humor or their 'mispronunciations' of words. Their hugs, their kisses, the way they wash their feet in the strangest places, their messy hands after dinner. The "5 more minutes mom" at bedtime. The pitter patter in the early morning to announce 'It's not dark anymore, it's morning'. Did I mention I love their bad breath?? It's like puppy breath to me. I KNOW this will change over time but right now it smells so sweet to me.
Well, as I sit here with my precious blog, I know I should fold the laundry or do any number of other pressing things. It made me think of back in the day, before HC and JB. {Cue the dreamy music} I would not trade HC or JB for anything in this world!! I ADORE THEM!! But for a week or so, I would love to sleep as loooooonngg as I want, without any interruption. I would also like to stay up and finish an interesting movie I may run across after 10pm without knowing 'You will regret this in the morning'. I want to eat a snack without hearing 'Can I have some Mom?'. I want to go 'potty' without an audience. I want to start and finish a book within the same decade. I would love to spontaneously decide to do something, just me and my husband and NOT have to worry about a babysitter. I would like to go to the beach with my husband without the kids. I would like a week off at least every 6 months. A week to be lazy or irresponsible. To just be!!
If I had a week off every 6 months, what would I do..... I would think about those two little knuckle-heads that rock my world, that's what! Those little giggles and those little feet and those cute little smiles and their sense of humor or their 'mispronunciations' of words. Their hugs, their kisses, the way they wash their feet in the strangest places, their messy hands after dinner. The "5 more minutes mom" at bedtime. The pitter patter in the early morning to announce 'It's not dark anymore, it's morning'. Did I mention I love their bad breath?? It's like puppy breath to me. I KNOW this will change over time but right now it smells so sweet to me.
What is this new world I have entered? Longing and sometimes aching for a moment for me, to only find that once I get it, I want them!! This paradox of Motherhood. I am just so addicted to my munchkins, even when I'm tired.
So I guess the song lyrics ring true: "You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, well you just might find. You get what you need."
Funny thing is I want and need..... them! :o)
Funny thing is I want and need..... them! :o)
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CUTE post!! You know, when I was away last week, we were all talking about our kids. It was hard to leave, although now that I'm back, I think I could enjoy another day or two! :D
Well said! I believe all of us Moms feel and think these very things!
How sweet! Isn't it weird? I'm jealous for my daughter's attention! ;)
(did you see I tagged you?)
what a sweet post! That's motherhood described to a tee!
Do make some time for yourself... maybe a day of shopping while they stay with relatives, or an overnight trip (even if just in a hotel in your own town), just a little "refresher" for you (and hubby). I think it makes one a better mom!
So true! Great post!
Those photos are so precious!! Are you planning to frame them????
I am relating over here....
What a beautiful post! You are such a great and fun mom!
Jane, Pinks & Blues Girls
you spelled this one out perfectly! great post.
When we were married for 25 years we were going to go somewhere for a week like Mexico. Two of our girls were living in Texas. I missed them so much we took our youngest daughter and flew to TX and spent our 25th as a family. Ah, a mother's heart. When my girls were little I longed for secret moments alone. We planned twice a year to go away for the weekend without the kids. It was always wonderful! We would sit and talk about the kids :) It was good to reconnect to one another, but we still missed the girls.
Sorry I haven't answered your questions about the neighbor. I really just don't know. Maybe this is a subject for a blog. I'll give it some thought.
What a great post! I've felt the same way alot, especially lately. It looks like our backyards share the same state. I'm so glad to have found your blog.
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