www.puffs.com This morning whilst sitting in the car at the bus stop, I noticed that wee one needed a tissue, and I gave her one out of the box I have in the console. She took it and used it, and then said in a disgusted tone, "Look what you made me do Mom, now I have to blow the other side of my nose!" Well, gee....I'm sorry you have to expend so much time and energy blowing your nose. I know how time consuming that can be. *enter sarcasm here. So, she reaches for another tissue, uses it and says, "Are these Puffs?" I said, "I don't know, why?" to which she replied, "Because they are hurting my nose!" Then, she mumbles something under her breath that sounded like, "stupid things are hard as a rock...." I couldn't help it....I started laughing hysterically. She really got mad at me after that, sighing loudly-rolling her eyes-turning toward the window.
I have learned to laugh at these moments....because they are precious to me. I was a bit more concerned and emotional when Betsy was going through the beginning of her hormonal changes. Every roll of the eye or smart-alek comment was met with thoughts of her becoming one of those terrible teenagers on Jenny Jones....you know the ones who would be disrespectful to the point they had to bring out the boot camp soldiers? I actually used to purposefully have those shows on when I knew Betsy would be with me, so she could see how NOT to behave. Of course, I never had to worry about that with her....it was my fear that caused me to worry. Having kids so far apart in age has been a blessing to me in lots of ways. I know what to expect now....so I can relax and enjoy the moments of frustration and emotions, knowing it's normal.
However, having kids so far apart can also be a double edged sword. I think about all the things I did wrong while parenting Betsy, and I feel guilty. I was such a young mom, and I was uptight with her. I wish I had been able to be more relaxed with her....to enjoy things more. She was such a good baby-toddler-child and now teen. Sure we had our ups and downs, but the worst thing I've ever had to deal with has been a bit of an attitude here and there. Still, there are moments in her childhood that I replay over and over in my mind, wishing I could have done things differently. Don't get me wrong, I loved every second of her childhood....I just wish I would have been different.
But I digress....
After becoming annoyed with me, I told wee one that she just made my journal entry for the day. She looks at me and says, "Why? Because I don't like your tissues?" The kid is a goldmine of material....
17 comments:
LOL! You are a wonderful mother, I just know it. The girls know it too.
And Wee One is hysterical!
LOL!
Hugs,
xo
Heather
She sure it...I love her wit, it's priceless to say the least! And you know once you use puffs it's impossible to use anything else...puffs is the way to go!!
Sheri-I have been reading your journals for about six months now and am thoroughly enjoying them! They are a bright spot in the sometimes "sameness" of being a SAHM. It is nice to see that other mom's go through the same joys and struggles that I do. Did you ever think you could become habit-forming? ha-ha Our children are also far apart in age-13 and 5 1/2 and as I always teasingly add when meeting new people, "Same husband, same marriage". We didn't plan it this way it is just how it worked out. So I too know the good and bad about having two semi-only children. Our daughter will be in first grade next year and in school full time so I have been giving ALOT of thought as to when and if to return to the working world. My husband makes a comfortable income, and we can easily live on his income, however, I would like to help out with college and retirement funds. I definitely want to be here for my children but I also want my life to consist of more than shopping, getting my nails done, and having lunch with friends (please, no offense to those who shop, get their nails done, and lunch with friends). Do you contemplate returning to work in your future? What is your take on the "stay-at-home vs. working" mommy question? Thanks, Laurie
LOL...that is too cute!!! Poor Wee One...get the girl some *soft* tissues!!! I can't wait to have little stories like that to tell about Jon Kent!*~*Emily
lol aren't hormones great? wee one is too precious though and kids can be a gold mine of material.
I was a bit uptight with Caitlin, she is the oldest and there are 3 years difference between her and Matthew. I really have lightened up A LOT but maybe that has to do with me getting older as well?
Have a great day!
Gretchen
http://livinginsavannah.blogspot.com/
awwwww My girls are always afraid of getting in THE JOURNAL LOL Everything can be up for grabs with us and this weekend is Rachaels b day so you know I will be spouting out stuff on Sunday LOLNow what you say here is true. There are 7 years between my girls and I have the EXACT same feelings. I am more leinent on Rachael on some things than Tracy. But you know I learned alot. I was pg at 17 and had Tracy young Rachael I was 7 year older so did much better. I had Tracy when I was 18. I was young. I was nervous and being an only child I was afraid of everything with her and loosing her to strangers. LOL every thing. YOu bring back memories with this entry. Oh well What can I say but I am looser now and Tracy occasionally says You never let me do that??!!!!! Some is true some is not. but yet in some things I am harder on Rachael in things. but in gennerall I am more relaxed with parenting. OH your tissue thing is funny. Lori
Ahhh, don't be so hard on yourself about Betsy. I think every mom who has more than one child feels that their first one got the worst end of the deal. Sure we were uptight and strict about stuff, but they still turned out pretty darned good didn't they? And, to think that I thought (just say the first part of this sentence alone, it makes me giggle . . . to think that I thought, hee-hee) I had it tough with Matthew is funny to me now because I have the demon child, Emma! I think in a way, it's God's little joke to me. Here have this one and then maybe you will appreciate how good you had it woman! Hee-hee!
Hugs and love, Lisa
you was just as good a mum with Betsy as you are with wee one. We just view things differently as we get older but at the time we were doing our best. I would love the chance to be a mum again and have chance to avoid what I considered mistakes. Your kids have turned out real good so I think you did everything perfectly :).......Jules xxx
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lol That is really funny. So these are the kind of moments I have to look forward to? I'm excited for these things. I'll have to keep in mind that I need to make sure I'm not all worried about it. It honestly sounds like a lot of fun! :-)
Micheyle
Oh gosh that is funny! Sounds like something my 13 year old would say. LOL I have five girls and there is a gap between the second and third and I know just what your saying, and yet....did learn and so it was worth it. THose pree teens and early teens can be hard on a Mom. The changes affect both of you!
~Wendy~
Lovely entry!! I have a lot of wish I had done differently where it comes to my son Nick. Sometimes I want to run up to him and ask him to tell me everything he feels or thinks so I can make sure it is all ok, kiss every little bump and boo boo and soothe every hurt feeling. I hope I get it right before he gets to be 12.
I think I've missed a whole lot of mother son talks we should have had. It is so hard to be a mom. I wouldn't pick a different career though and love being a mom. I can tell you do also!! That is so awesome you get to be a SAHM all the time. Today I decided to abandon my mountain of office work for our company to go on site and clean an apartment as we just bought a new truck and I want to make sure I'm making a little bit extra to make those payments. We've had tons of hurricane profits but now it is finally starting to slow down a bit. I will have to work a bit harder without those coming in. Maybe we'll get another hurricane next year. Now I see money, not life threatening wind and water. LOL!
Lisa
oh this is such a funny story! kids say and do the silliest things!
linda
http://journals.aol.com/lindainspokane/LifewithLinny
http://journals.aol.com/lindainspokane/LinnysLuciousLickings
your entries make me laugh, I am a fellow Jacksonville lady, have to talk sometime LOL Carol
You have wonderful daughters. I know just what you mean about the age differences and being a young mom. But I have to say the child I have the most regrets with is that poor middle child...that poor poor poor boy who is right here flinging briannas hair things at me saying "Pearl harbor"Don't you wish we could video tape every single thing they do so that we never forget.
Aww...I love this entry!! I love to sit back, enjoy, and laugh with every thing Josh says. Just like you do with Wee-One.
*hugs*
Wee-one is too funny.I know exactly what you mean about doing things differently.There are alot of things I would have done differently.KIM
I understand the age difference in the kids and being young,,,My oldest is 23 and then 9 and 7. I was a single mom with the oldest worked all the time so we could east and live.....Didnt have time or patient I do now...<SIgh> feel guilt daily
Donna In TEXAS
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