My oldest son, Mitch, had his very last day of highschool today. I wasn't sure how this was going to make me feel. Surprisingly I just felt happy for him and maybe just a little bit older. He was so excited. I don't have the heart to tell him that if he blinks he will be 40 and wonder how it went so fast.
I actually am wondering what milestone one of my kids will hit that will make me feel old and all grown up. Will it be when Mitch graduates college or gets married or when I have my first grandchild. (that might do it). I still feel somewhat young and I am really not always very mature anyway.
One thing is for sure, it is hard to believe that it has been 17 yrs since I gave birth to my oldest and even harder to believe that he is well on his way to be an adult. I never would have ever thought that I would be seeing one off to college as I give birth to another. It was sweet to hear Mitchell ask if he would see his new sister before he left for school. Only time will tell since babies have their own schedule.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mothers Day
Mother's Day.... Another hallmark holiday. Restaurants are packed, florists are busy. Mothers of grown children probably really enjoy this day. Those of us with little tikes have same day as any other. Although I do get to say "no fighting, no whining.. it's Mother's day". But I said this like 12 times and it was still ineffective. I have to say that all my children sat through mass pretty well today. Also the only real drama was when Sadie spilled gorilla glue in a sink full of dishes. That I am still trying to clean up!
In light of this weeks events that wasn't the worst though. There was an overflowing toilet, a nearly missing finger nail incident, first holy communion, graduation party, much yard work and still acclimating my grandfather to his environment so some potty issues there too. Oh and not to forget about 25 loads of laundry also as usual.
I would like a Mothers day where maybe noone talks to me under the age of 20. One that consists of no laundry or playing referee. I want to sleep in and then drink coffee while I read a book. It isn't that this will never happen. I think it will in about 21 years.
PS...As I am writing this Sadie bit Aaron in the neck and he hit her as Violet pulled out an entire box of tissues and shredded them. (Char is sleeping.. tiny blessings). My kids have told me they love me about 100 times today and I wouldn't trade my life but a one day break once a year would be nice. Damn hallmark for setting me up for disappointment.
In light of this weeks events that wasn't the worst though. There was an overflowing toilet, a nearly missing finger nail incident, first holy communion, graduation party, much yard work and still acclimating my grandfather to his environment so some potty issues there too. Oh and not to forget about 25 loads of laundry also as usual.
I would like a Mothers day where maybe noone talks to me under the age of 20. One that consists of no laundry or playing referee. I want to sleep in and then drink coffee while I read a book. It isn't that this will never happen. I think it will in about 21 years.
PS...As I am writing this Sadie bit Aaron in the neck and he hit her as Violet pulled out an entire box of tissues and shredded them. (Char is sleeping.. tiny blessings). My kids have told me they love me about 100 times today and I wouldn't trade my life but a one day break once a year would be nice. Damn hallmark for setting me up for disappointment.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
THROWING IN THE TOWEL
Things could be a lot worse.. This is what we tell ourselves to make us feel better when things are bad. That is what other's tell us too. How come noone says "Things could be a lot better." Other words of wisdom when we are feeling defeated... Things will get better soon. (ok..when?) or hold your chin up.(my chin is up you dumbass, how else would I be complaining?)
Sometimes it is just time to declare a loss. I know it sucks but you can only fight the same battle for so long and keep losing until you eventually lose the war. The bright side of a loss is that someone else always wins. And sometimes noone wins. Those are the casualties of war.
Sometimes it is just time to declare a loss. I know it sucks but you can only fight the same battle for so long and keep losing until you eventually lose the war. The bright side of a loss is that someone else always wins. And sometimes noone wins. Those are the casualties of war.
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