If he weren't so stinking cute all the time, I don't know what I'd do. :)
Today we (me, myself, and I) got to sweep and vacuum up 10 lbs of sugar, again. (I had it in a locked cupbord, but left the cupbord open while making cookies during Tanner's nap - I got sidetracked and didn't shut the door before he woke up..geesh!)
We also had a marker-fest in the kitchen. I figured a few markers and a coloring book were harmless, especially with mom coloring, too, and later staying close by while making dinner...I can't take my eyeballs off this kid!!! He was black and blue and green and orange and every color inbetween by the time Ryan got home from work. It suprizingly washed off easier than I thought it would in the tub, but the test is to see if his white onesie came clean...yes, he's still wearing onesies, otherwise I find pants and diapers and other unimaginable 'stuff' in random corners of our apartment. They're pricy for a two year old, but well worth it!!! Plus, they stay tucked in! (The joys of simple things.)
Oh, what a day. What a glorious and fabulous day for being a mother. I am so grateful for an understanding husband and tolerant neighbors below and beside us! Each and every day I am learning to live in the moments...I was super busy and stressed after chewing out a few piano students this afternoon, but I set my upset feelings aside to color. I'm glad I did. It's amazing how much a moment with my children will set my heart at ease. I am coming to understand from a different perspective why Heavenly Father meant for mothers to stay home and nurture. It's been a journey, with bumps and bad weather, and beautiful scenery all in one. Kudos to all you women out there nurturing your husbands, children, pets, parents, family, friends, and so on. Consider yourselves hugged from me. You deserve it, for all you do!
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Wow! Deanna what a day! I totally feel for you! This has been a CRAZY day for me too as a mother (as Andrew calls me ;) and wife)! I got a little frustrated with Andrew today, okay so it was more than once BUT he was on a kick today if you know what I mean and he told me that "Jesus is sad, Father is sad, Nicolas is sad, and Heavenly Father is sad." (I always tell him that "that makes Jesus sad when we hit or say mean things..etc...") That really makes you think! It was so cute at the same time and I found myself laughing when I was supposed to be upset also today. Then Nicolas, when Andrew was sad and crying because I was trying to "guide" him (I will just use the correct term even though it was more like prod LOL) anyways...Nicolas just went up to Andrew and wrapped his arms around his brother! It was so precious to me and it is in all those moment that I realize how much I love being a mom. But at the same time, being a mother helps you realize that when you thought you were getting patience down, you really still have to work on that AND a whole lot of other things!!! Thank heavens for conference BUT I feel like the day after conference has been one of the most trying days of my parenting days!!! Man, Satan really knows how to get us doesn't he?! Well tomorrow is a new day and I would love to get out of my house WHENEVER you want to go to the park!!!!! I don't mind driving there either. When Andrew can play outside he is a much happier boy and we are all happier!! Thanks for your HUG! I needed it today! You deserve TONS of hugs today! Thanks again!
Deanna hang in there you are an awesome mom. I wish I could have been there today to give you a hug and help you vacuum up the 10lbs of sugar. Just know you are not alone even though as mothers some times we feel that way. When I read your post it reminded me of elder Ballards talk on mothers that he gave in general conference. I'm sure you heard it but it gave me so much comfort to know that staying home with my kids really is the best thing i can be doing right now even if i want to pull my hair out some times. I hope you will try and find some time for your self that is a goal I have set. Even if it means just taking a long hot bath and reading a good book. WE deserve it!!! Go MOMS!!:)
What a day (and I was even there for part of it!) Thanks for taking Landon during your crazy day! Thanks to you I finished the book and got my outline done so I could get to bed by 1 :-D
Stevie - it really wasn't a problem. And I'm glad you got your stuff done, or at least started. :) Landon was a really good little boy - both he and Tanner got along really well. Anything I can do so you'll feel like you can finish school - it is super important!!! I was there and Sara helped me, so I'll help where and when I can. Thanks for letting him come! We'd love to have him more :)
Rachel - I LOVED Elder Ballard's talk. It was what I needed! Being able to stay home with my children is indeed a blessing, and I am grateful for this opportunity, even if we've got through 30 lbs of flour and 30 lbs of sugar! His naughty habbits are starting to get expensive! :)
Thanks for all your support, guys (or rather, girls!)
I post these funny experiences so you can laugh with me. Because if we cannot laugh at these experiences, we are never going to find happiness in the truly happy and heavenly moments! Have a good one!
Sorry - double post, slow computer!
Keep trying. as Dory says, "Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming."
I even need to remind myself of this often, too.
Deanna: You are so inspirational! Little boys are busy, aren't they?!? Kudos to you for hanging in there! You're awesome!
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