I used to think that nannies were for people who were rich, snobby or too busy with their own lives to take care of their kids (a.k.a. bad parents). I no longer think this. In fact, I wish everyone had a second set of hands or two on deck.
We've been known to let the kids sleep with us in bed as needed, despite the fact the one of them actually fell out once. Said child was unharmed, just startled. I think mom and dad took it harder than the one who fell.
I now understand why they warn you about shaking your baby. I have had to put one of our kids in their crib and walk away until I gathered myself together.
I frequently pick their noses, something that I thought was so gross when I saw other moms do and imagined I wouldn't do someday. Oh, and my weapon of choice for booger removal: a carefully placed bobby or safety pin. They are way more effective than those booger suckers you buy.
Despite cleaning my hands after changing diapers, I once noticed poop on my hand, while popping a snack in my mouth. Ew.
With the exception of a gate and two locked cupboards, I'm not planning to childproof my house.
I've cried because I couldn't console my children and have had to wake up Joey to help me. (I like to think I can do everything on my own, all the time and perfectly...I really need to give up this delusion...) This poor man has had to go to work after several near sleepless nights.
In the early weeks, I considered running away from this new life of mine, but just couldn't do it. I would have been like a little kid and come back within an hour or two anyway. Hard to resist those cute little faces!
I love my kids and I love being a mom, but at least once a day I think about how much fun it would be for Joey and me to go on vacation without them!
16 years ago
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I identify WHOLLY with every paragraph. Having two children is very hard.
I've called Richard crying to ask him to come home because I can't make the baby stop crying. I've had to walk away, too--more than I did with Shirley.
I don't even change my clothes anymore when I get peed on--unless the stain is bigger than an orange.
I didn't babyproof, either. And we HAVE to pick their noses because they can't. :)
You're doing a great job, Jamie. We're in this together.
Love your honesty Jamie! The poop on the hand while you're eating a snack thing is HILARIOUS (probably more funny after you wash it off?).
Thanks for this Jamie! I'm with you 100%. In the early days when Derek was struggling with acid reflux and we didn't know it he would scream for hours. One day Nathan came home from work and found Derek lying in his crib screaming and me locked (yes locked) in our closet screaming. And one day it will get easier. And then it will be fun. The toddler stage is fun so far. I like it so much better than baby stage.
Oh my goodness. LOL. And super job at making light of those situations that easily drive a mom to tears. :) Really.
...Still laughing about the baber falling out of bed (one of my friend's babies fell out head first into the garbage can), and about the fact that you pick their noses I do too, of course, but it's somehow funnier when someone else talks about it. Love you girl.
Yep. You nailed the momfessions. And I felt these ways with only one newborn. BTW, I've had fun browsing your blog. You are doing a great job of keeping it up-to-date, informative and entertaining! And thanks for thinking of us/praying for us. We are really excited, and there is still so long to wait until the little ones arrive...
Erin: lol on the not washing your clothes until the stain is orange size. I'm not there yet, but give it time! :)
Sarah: What a story! I can't even imagine! I want to know what Nathan was thinking!
KJ: I love the garbage can story! I'm still laughing about that one!
Ariel: Thanks for stopping by! I hope to get better at doing more updates, but I'm glad you enjoy it just the same. Again, SO EXCITED for you guys! Are you going to find out what you're having? If you ever have any questions, feel free to contact me!
I love how honest you are!! I can relate to every single thing you've said....except the poop on the hand. I probably just didn't SEE it on mine. You are a marvelous mother and am still proud of you every time I see you or think about you. You appear to always have everything under control, but am so glad that you can admit it's not ALWAYS like that. Love you tons!!
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