This evening was not the easiest evening to be a parent.
My first day at home after two days at work. I've heard from parents before that their kids almost have to detox a bit with Mommy after some time apart. I'll have to keep watch, to see if Patrick's inclined. I also wonder if he's not more of a schedule when I'm at work...perhaps I need to structure my day a bit more when I'm at home. I also think Kevin is better about just letting him fuss it out a bit, not instantly jumping up with a new trick the second he peeps discontent. I could probably learn from that as well.
I'm sure everybody would like some pictures. I'll get to it, promise! We've got some fun plans this weekend: Greek Festival, Farm visits with apples and pumpkins. And Patrick has pumpkin socks from Target to match!
I've prayed a lot this week. For patience, courage, the ability to keep my mouth shut, the wisdom necessary to be a good parent, for the well-being of my entire family (dogs and all).
...but what I'd really like is a weekend alone in a hotel room with a big jacuzzi tub, Food Network on TV, lots of fun magazines, and poor cell phone reception. Did I mention I'd be alone?
3 comments:
A nice compromise might be for you to try out Olympus - or the "Naked Lady Spa" as Bruce likes to call it. :p It really is a great place. $20 gets you in all day and that includes hot tubs, saunas, heat rooms, and access to an awesome Korean restaurant. I know you hate spending money but it's SO worth the price for the relaxation you get out of it. Believe me!
Too bad you don't live closer and you could stay in my house - I have the jacuzzi tub and the Food Channel... but then we'd have to kick Craig out.....and Kevin would be stuck with me for the weekend. Well maybe it has a few kinks to work out. But never fear - you will get that weekend alone ---it just might be in about 20 years.
NOW you're sounding like a real mom. Full of questions rather than answers. Wondering. Guilt. Tired. Loving the lovey-dovey with all your heart, but cherishing the thought of even a day alone. Today I'm home sick, and everyone is out of the house. Meeting, school, school and with grandma. And even though my head's about to explode, I'm still thinking: Oh, sweet alone time and a cup of coffee. ;) Enjoy the ups, the downs, the craziness and the fabulousness ... and welcome to mommyhood. :)
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