I adore my kids. When they are fast asleep, their faces all tranquil and angelic, I instantly forget the day and I think, “What was I so busy with? Why was I stressed? Why didn’t I just ENJOY them more.”
It doesn’t help that I am constantly being told to “ENJOY it. It goes so fast.”
So for the ‘rest of us’ who obviously didn’t seem to be enjoying it enough in Target today, I want to pat you on the back and remind you, why you didn’t.
1. Because your youngest was screaming due to her intense desire to be naked in the TJ Maxx line, which is obviously where your other three kids are thinking maybe they need a coffee mug with a bedazzled kitten on it and a package of Thank You cards. That is when someone who showered this morning decides to commentate on your life,“You suuuuuuuure have your hands full”.
Thanks clean person.
2. Because you googled “runny nose” and are still trying to recover from the trauma of webMD’s diagnosis.
3. Because of bedtime. It just doesn’t happen like you thought it would. Your rituals are getting so long (3 books, 4 songs, 2 butterfly kisses, 5 bear hugs…) that you’re pretty sure this is your life now. This is where it all ends.
4. Because your child who is potty training pooped twice in the toilet and once on the carpet and the result of your efforts seems to be nothing more than a chronic addiction to M&Ms.
5. Because of whining and bickering. And how you were never going to allow “tattling” but the logistics of that are a lot more confusing than you anticipated.
6. Because we are supposed to keep our houses “clean-dirty”, which means not the kind of dirty that makes people want to throw up. All the while, your home is transformed into a toxic-waste zone with no more than 1.5 seconds and a box of graham crackers.
7. Because of your period.
8. Because of laundry. If you could hire a person to do one thing it would be to take the folded piles from the floor to the drawers. And to find socks.
9. Because your four year old announced she wants to change her name to something that rhymes with “Lucy”, but starts with a “P”. You are pretty sure you would not like her to tell anyone else that, and try and guide her towards something like “Sparkle” or “Rainbow Princess”. You’re crossing your fingers on this one.
10. Because, if you haven’t noticed the perfect modern mom is not possible.
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So, my friend, remember why you didn’t enjoy every moment today. Maybe tomorrow will be better. Most of all, give yourself a break, you’re doing just fine.
10 Reasons Why You Didn't Enjoy TodayI adore my kids. When they are fast asleep, their faces all tranquil and angelic,…
Posted by Wonderoak by Jess Johnston on Tuesday, January 28, 2020