I think that some Todder/Mommy Higher Power knows that moms and kids need good days to balance out the crappy ones. The last few days have been tough with Max teething and being fussy, aggressive, annoyed and tired. I wold feel the same way if my teeth were hurting me too. But sometimes I am not able to deal with these toddler issues. I guess I am normal. Sometimes I forget that until I write a post and other people make comments about feeling the same way. I am so lucky for the bloggy world.
We did not wake up till 8 am and it was so delightful. We were both so happy. We were both so rested. Max and I went downstairs and he drank his am bottle and I cleaned up the house. Then he watched TV and snacked on some Millet Rice cereal while I showered. No tears, no fussing, no negotiations..nothing. Just peace an quiet while my son watched Curious George.
Then we talked to two other moms and decided we would take our kids rail gutter bowling. It was so much fun. We headed off to the bowling lane and still Max was happy in his car seat..singing and watching the cars go by and snacking. We bowled for about 50 minutes and the kids had fun. We had fun and there were no tears just smiles. Then we headed to Whole Foods for some basics and still limited fussing which went away once I got Max watermelon.
We went to a friends house to say hello and use the bathroom and chat. Max played for a little. He was tired but Max was still a delight. I made his afternoon bottle, gave him his binky and we headed home. He feel asleep..I transfered him into his stroller and parked him in the laundry room. I ate. Said hello to my husband and took a few deep breaths. I cleaned out my car and cleaned the kitchen and still it was quiet.
I needed this day so bad. We needed this day so bad.
Thanks Toddler/Mommy Higher Power.
C says:
The universe knows when to let up a little!
October 9th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Stephanie says:
So glad that you had the day you did. You needed it.
October 9th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
christy says:
You’re right - things always balance out in the end.
October 9th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Sara says:
Ahh, yes. The balance. I love those days. Today was NOT one of them. Yesterday was. Yesterday he was a delight and shared with everyone at the park. Today he caught some of mommy’s PMS and was a raging terror.
October 9th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
amanda says:
sooo very true friend. i have truly been running on empty for a week and a half and finally yesterday we had one of those magical days.
i treasure the good days so much and i know you do too
October 10th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Mrs. F says:
Sounds like a perfect day if you ask me!
October 10th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Melanie says:
I’m so glad you were able to have such a perfect day! You both needed it!!
October 10th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
chelle says:
I think you are right. The good always balances out the bad … eventually!
October 15th, 2008 at 12:01 pm