1. I realized that I don't always allow myself to enjoy myself. If the kids are napping and I feel like watching a movie, I sometimes feel bad about that! Mostly, because of all of the other things that I have to do. I do it anyway, but that doesn't stop me from feeling a little guilty.
2. Being a stay at home mom is so interesting. Most jobs have paychecks. In my other jobs that I have had in my life, the paycheck was the big motivator. Well, I don't get a paycheck for cleaning my bathroom, or grocery shopping, or making dinner, or changing a million diapers in one day (sidenote: I really am amazed at how fast diapers can create 'diaper mountain'). So, what then is my motivation???!!! I would have to say that typically I act out of necessity, I mean the smell of those diapers is enough to motivate almost anyone! In an ideal world a mother's paycheck would be feeling appreciated. But, of course we can't always count on that. I have to admit though, a regular paycheck would be nice.
3. I have to fight with Quincey on almost every single aspect of our day. Transitions seem to be so tough on him. He is the type that you have to fight to get in the tub and than fight to get him out. I fight to get him in the car, I fight to get him out. Getting dressed, getting undressed and so on. The best tool that I found for it all was distraction, but as illustrated by my last post, he has caught onto that now, and it doesn't really work anymore. So, I have to think of some new tactics.
Okay that is a good start for now! Not nearly perfected in the art of 'tell-all', but practice makes perfect!
And here are a couple of pictures:
This is the famous Jeep that all of the boys wanted to play in. Barbie, nonetheless.
My girl is crazy for spaghetti.
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I feel the same guilt! But I try to tell myself that Bean needs to be awake when I clean/do errands/etc because she needs to see that work is apart of daily life. If everything is 'magically' clean when she wakes up, how will she appreciate all that I do? I also feel that if she gets some rest time, then so should I :)
I love that spaghetti picture! What a cutie. And you should put your feet up when those kiddos sleep (or at least play by themselves for a few minutes). I am sooo bad about doing that myself, but dang it, I watched a movie today and didn't fold clothes, clean the house or anything else while it was on. It's those little moments of free time we should be enjoying!!
But, good luck with your stubborn little boy. Caleb is getting into that phase and it is getting old...fast.
Spaghetti? That is a good idea. What else does she eat? Give me some ideas because we're still just on jar baby food. How many teeth she has? Akos has two and all i gave him before is bread and chereos...or how ever you spell it:) I miss you
Maiya is so funny with her spaghetti! :) That's such a cute picture. And Quincey is totally growing up, he doesn't look like a Baby anymore. I like your "sharing feelings" post. People need to do more of it.
Meg, you're a good mom. I just want you to know that. And you're doing such a great job teaching that beautiful, strong-willed little boy of yours to live an honest and faithful life. I totally agree about the appreciation being payment thing ... and sometimes it doesn't feel like it happens, and maybe sometimes it doesnt, but I promise you Quincey is going to be one of those boys that gets up the Sunday before he leaves on his mission and weeps because his mother knew it, just like the stripling warriors in the Book of Mormon. He's got great parents, and he's going to be ok. Not just ok, but great. You are really an angel mother, I'm so proud of you. You inspire me to be a better mommy. And thanks so much for calling me yesterday, totally made my day. Love you, sweetie!
You're better at "sharing feelings" than me. Good job. I've also been thinking about the mom job. It's taken me a long time to actually like staying home. But now I can actually say I wouldn't miss it for the world, or a paycheck. I don't want anyone else teaching my kids and seeing all their cuteness but me. Cause I appreciate it the most. Keep up the good work. You're a cute mom.
and I can relate to the stubborness thing with Q. We're trying a money jar. If Luke will change his clothes, he gets a penny. Basically, if he does what I ask, he gets a penny. If not, or if he throws tantrums or hits or . . . he gets one taken away. We'll see if it works. So far it is. Then you can also teach tithing. that's a two for one!
Ha!, Kristin...... I love that, I definitely don't want my kids to think that everything magically cleans!
Thank you all for your encouragement!
And Thanks Adrienne for the penny idea. I think we will definitely try that.
Hi!! My boyz love their sleeping bag too...every friday night is sleeping bag night with popcorn! Plus, boys don't know its a girls jeep...it's still a jeep! Everyone looks happy and healthy :)
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