Latest, but not Greatest
Latest, but not Greatest
On Thursday, August 28, I was scheduled to attend a court hearing for a traffic citation I received. The 28th just so happened to be a very dreary day (at least that morning was). On my way to traffic court, I was involved in an automobile accident which totaled my car. Now, I have to go to traffic court two times.
How ironic is that?
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quote of the day
quote of the day
Sometimes I say "yes," he says "no," I say "stop," he says "go."
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Literally
Literally
As I walked into the bathroom today, my daughter followed behind me happily chanting "baff" "baff". She played with her rubber duckies and splashed around in the bubbles for a while and then it was time to wash her up. Noel loves her "baffs" so I allowed her to play for a while longer. She stood up and said "mom" "mom" "mama", so I asked her if she was ready to be done. She shook her head yes,so I took her out of the tub. While I was drying her hair and putting on her fresh diaper she was already chanting "baff" again.I began to ponder on the language of a child. Sometimes they shake their heads yes, but mean no. Sometimes they say no and mean yes. A lot of times our children have no clue (yet) what is best for them. Our guidance is what helps them make the right choices.
If I were to take Noel literally with every shake of her head, I'd be one confused mama. Isn't it amazing how we don't really need to ask our children, we already know what they want. Even before they are old enough to speak. I am so blessed to have been assigned the position of being a mother. I won't be putting my two week notice in , in fact I have recently been promoted to Mother who is taken literally.
A night without Noel
A night without Noel
Ok, so we as parents have moments when we wish we could be planted on a deserted island where our nick names are not mama or daddy...right? Or is this just me?My plans yesterday were to drop Noel off with Mimi for a sleep over and then enjoy the evening. As we pulled into the driveway at Mimi's Noel was already happily calling for Mimi. Happily, until she realized that mommy was going to be pulling out of the driveway without her. I sent all of Noel's necessities in with my mom (Mimi), hugged and kissed Noel, "mommy loves you" and I was on my way. Two feet out of the driveway Noel was running after me. I had to stop and take her through the window of my car for some more hugs and kisses. Those hugs and kisses of course did not take away the tears, but I had a friend to meet. My heart was temporarily broken as I looked in my mirror only to see my baby girl's cry face.
I was sure that Noel would stop crying and have a good time, so I did not turn around. Instead I kept going and had a very enjoyable evening out with my friend.
When I arrived home and prepared myself for bed, I realized that Noel was still with her Mimi. I felt a little twinge of sadness, because my baby girl wasn't there with me. I did get to rest with no interruptions and I enjoyed my little break. I'm glad I don't have breaks every night, because I'd miss my girl too, too much.
Children go and spend the night with their friends and are made fun of if they get homesick, what about ME??? I get Noelsick and miss my baby even when I'm supposed to be having a worry free, noise free evening.
I'm still not putting in my two week notice, I'll just request a personal day when I need some me time. Thank you Mimi. :)
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