There are days where I feel like I'm STILL not getting the hang of this whole parenting thing, almost 4 years in. There are days where mommy guilt takes over & I feel like all I did was scold and yell. There are days where I feel like my patience & ear drums are going to spontaneously combust together. There have even been days where all 3 of us are crying.
But you see that girl in the middle? She told the cashier at Target her dog might be called a yellow lab, "but it's not the type of yellow you're thinking of. More of a peach, I'd say." She also told me to drive safely to work yesterday because "you're very special to me, sweetheart."
The one on the left? Counted to ten this past weekend. Then proceeded to say "I did it!" and clap. She still nuzzles herself into my collarbone to snuggle. Ran to her sister when she fell and helped her up asking "okeeey, sissy?"
Those are the days where I feel like I did something right. Something deserving enough to have these girls call me Momma. Those are the days that make me think I can take off my parenthood training wheels & not fall into a rose bush and get all scraped up.
Then the next day happens & I'm haunted by my mom's voice saying "one day....you'll have children...."
I love this! There are definitely highs and lows that come with being a mom. I just try as hard as I can to focus on the good, hang onto those really great days. They carry you through the temper tantrums and melt downs!
ReplyDeleteperfectly said, momma!
DeleteOh my hormones! I could try! You're so sweet. We all have those trying moments where we want to throw our child(ren) off the deck....oh just me? But then your 2 year old says "thank you hunny" without prompt...and then suddenly all is right in your world again! Motherhood just rocks...it's a new adventure every day!
ReplyDeleteha! nooooo, not just you. believe me! isn't it funny how they can be so freaking naughty all day & then right before bed, say the sweetest thing that makes it all better.
DeleteAhhhhh! You guys are so ADORABLE! You are an AWESOME mommy - just take the bad days with the good (and most of the time, you'll have more good ones). I get that feeling too sometimes and it sucks, but then those little moments happen. I just try to remember those little moments when I'm frustrated, yelling, and wanting throw myself on the floor in a tantrum. ;)
ReplyDeletethanks, hun! when Brookie has sassed me, there have been so many times i wanted to act like a kid myself and spew a "fine by me!" at her. then i realize i'm the mom lol
DeleteBeautiful sentiment! I agree. I have days I cry to myself as I drive my screaming and pouting child home from daycare after a horrible behavior report. But there are days when he tells me I'm the best mommy in the world or when he's the biggest helper to his teachers. It's a rollercoaster...but I'm stayin on!
ReplyDeleteBUCKLE UP! lol
Deleteokay, seriously? this just made me tear up .. so adorable!
ReplyDeletegah! i die at her calling you sweetheart. timmy doesn't do that, but he does call me pretty mommy sometimes. these kiddos are hilarious.
ReplyDeleteaww sweet timmy calls it like he sees it :)
DeleteThose darling daughters of yours are absolutely precious. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteugh, melt my heart they are so CUTE!!! ...just based on your posts/adventures, I agree, you are one FANTASTIC Momma! :)
ReplyDeletebest compliment EVER! thank you.
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