I look forward to Mother’s Day every year. My husband and boys spoil me to death. I soooo take advantage of it! This year went not exactly as planned, but that just makes it even better. My little guy was sick, but before he got sick he wrote me the most beautiful poem ever. My oldest had just gotten over being sick so he didn’t have anything for me. My husband took him out and they grabbed this supermom card for me that ended up being a happy birthday card. LOL! My mom and I cried from laughing so hard. The dozen roses my husband gave me contained only 11 rose buds and one stem-LOL! The day was perfectly imperfect just like my family and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
This May I learned that:
10. having the kids home sick isn’t the worst part. The worst part is when they go back to school and sports and have to play catch up. (What a nightmare!)
9. I need my Spring sports emergency bag with me at all times. (The husband laughed at me, but you never know if it’s going to be hot as Hell or freezing cold. I have blankets, hats, sunblock, and snacks! )
8. I have no time for people who only talk to me when they need something. ( There’s always that one person that pops up!)
7. when a guy knocks on your door and offers you baby chicks you should take them. ( Yes, I did! The boys had wanted 2 new birds and they are by far my favorite little ones!)
6. there really is no such thing as a schedule. ( Sure, I have one, but life just happens regardless of what’s on the schedule. You just have to go with it.)
5. my son truly looks forward to his chiropractic care. ( We were at our wits ends with his headaches and anxiety. Who knew that getting regular adjustments would help? He walks out such a different person. )
4. when I just can’t take it anymore the kitchen floor is still the place I go when I need a good cry. ( I had a, “What are you doing here?” moment the other day. While I have a grasp on some places in my life, I still get too emotional when it comes to my kids happiness and well-being. Please tell me I’m not the only one?)
3. I need to put myself first for the sanity of my family. ( Some things are just going to need to wait till I get things done for myself. I think everyone will/is happier now that I started doing things this way.)
2. you can’t make people help you if they don’t want to. ( I had someone tell me a long time ago that if you need help just ask for it. Well, I wish someone would tell me what to do when you ask someone for help and they choose to ignore you. Anyone?)
1.that I do want this blog. ( Once again I wanted to throw my hands in the air and quit writing this blog. Then I realized that it wasn’t the blog, but what I have been posting on my blog. I’m only going to be doing what I love from now on. That’s my joy.)
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Ugh, I have a few people in my life that only make time for me when they want something…and guess what, I have stopped doing stuff for them. I don’t have time for people like that, either.
Rebecca Bryant says
Life has a way if teaching us the lessons we need to learn. I also agree about only writing about what brings you joy. I am learning that saying no isn’t the end of my blog or what I’m capable of. In fact by saying no to things I don’t enjoy writing about has opened doors to those I do enjoy.
Keikilani says
I have been on that kitchen floor a few times this month as well! I am glad you decided to keep doing blogging. I love it too. And no matter how many times I get discouraged I want to do it more.
Star Traci says
I am so with you on returning to my joy and my blog. And yes, life is funny how it can be even better when it goes “wrong”. Happy birthday, I mean Mother’s Day!
🙂
Traci
Walter Milani says
I never took chiropractors seriously. (Remember that Seinfeld episode where George sarcastically calls Jerry’s chiropractor “Doctor” then says under his breath “Yeah right…”
Well, ten years ago I had this horrible pain shooting up and down my left arm that was so bad I couldn’t sleep. I went to several doctors and even an ER. I got shot after shot. My friend pushed me to see a chiro and he calmly assessed me and told me my vertebrae were out of wack and after one adjustment it immediately began to feel better and I was cured in couple of weeks and the pain never came back!
So yeah, even with a child, your story rings so true! I have the utmost respect for chiropractors!
Rose says
Thank you for sharing a very real look into your month! I can’t believe chiropractic adjustments helped your son’s anxiety. That’s amazing! I have been terrified of chiropractors but I think I might have to take the plunge!
Amy Scott says
My bathroom floor is the cry spot! Hang in there mama! I always have the ‘IM GIVING THIS CRAP UP’ blog tantrum but my own stubbornness keeps me in the game!
Lois Alter Mark says
So many life lessons to learn every day. I totally understand the urge to just give up blogging sometimes but I’m glad you’ve decided to keep going.
Claudia Krusch says
Thank you for sharing your month! I can’t believe chiropractic adjustments helped your son’s anxiety problem. Loved reading your post!
Nikki says
I love that you step back and find a takeaway from everything in your life. Lessons are learned every day and unless we acknowledge them, we will never grow and learn.
Carrie says
I have definitely had to learn how to put myself first so that in the end I can take care of my family. It is one of the best decisions we can make.
Anosa says
Glad to hear you’re not packing it in and we can come back and read more from you. These are good lessons to learn and I too would have just laughed at the card being birthday instead of mother’s day lol
Mama to 5 BLessings says
For item #1 the worst if being home with sick kids. We homeschool so being with whiny sick kids is awful especially if this mama is sick too!
Rosey says
Time to move on. Time to get going. That Tom Petty song comes to mind often when I know someone is deliberately trying to use me only to their benefit.
rebecca says
Self care is truly important but so hard for us mommies to remember. I know it’s something I struggle with.
suchi says
Nicely written….its so true about schedules! You always have one everyday…but eventually things just happen! with kids…its hard to keep up!
suchi says
Nicely written….its so true about schedules! You always have one everyday…but eventually things just happen! with kids…its hard to keep up!
Jasmine Watts says
Loved reading your post! So many life lessons to learn every day and glad you shared yours!!