I had a big breakthrough kind of a week. It started out a bit rough, but then I had a few of those moments. Those moments that help everything make sense. I also had a few moments of growth. The mommy bullies had been getting to me, but then I remembered that their problems aren’t mine. I’m going to try my best to not let other people stop me from what I’m doing or how I’m doing it. All I need to do is look at my children and see how they live their lives. They are still young enough that they don’t care what other people think. They live their lives authentically. The times when I feel the most awkward are when I’m not being myself. So, this week I went out, I got a new haircut and crazy killer high heeled pair of shoes. Part of being me has always been being well – dressed and well, just fabulous. I lost that along the way in my parenting and it took a stranger this week to remind me that I’m still me. I originally started this blog to help moms look and feel better about themselves. That’s also gotten lost along the way and I think I need to go back to my roots and finish what I started. I hope you keep reading and enjoy the new/old twist! Here we go:
This week I learned that:
10. my son wants a picture of Chef Gordon Ramsey on his birthday cake. ( Yes, just say it, “Good luck with that!”)
9. people have a hard time owning up to their mistakes. (Read those emails and read them again.)
8. there is no polite way to forward someone an email to point out their mistake. ( If you know of a good way, please tell me!)
7. I’d rather get a phone call from the school that my 6 year old kissed someone than a call about him hitting someone. ( It still felt awful to get the call-period! The kissing call.)
6. my son truly is sticking to his word about being a vegetarian. ( It’s been two weeks now and I’m super proud that he is so passionate about it.)
5. without fail my cat will run in front of me every morning on the stairs. ( I have learned to hold on to the railing, but won’t be surprised to end up at the bottom a crumbled mess someday.)
4. children can still be cruel even after attending several anti-bullying workshops. ( My son got teased on the bus. At least his brother helped him and they told the bus driver.)
3. even I don’t get mail everyday. ( I can’t even believe it! I always get mail. Imagine my surprise when one day this week my box was empty. I didn’t know what to do with myself.)
2. I can wear 4 1/2 inch heels and not fall down or have sore feet. ( I know, I don’t believe it myself, but it’s true.)
1. there are kind people everywhere, doing amazing things for people in need. ( Yes, people are actually helping people without looking for publicity or to be made a hero. A huge round of applause for all those that are helping people that have been affected by Sandy. I’ll have more on this in a blog post this week.)
The husband actually has been good this week. He seemed quite and low key. I think had to do with the fact that he’s terrified of the dentist and had to have a root canal on Thursday. Imagine my surprise when I found out that he took the day off of work and wanted me to come with him in case he couldn’t drive. Seriously! He also kept Friday free in case he needed to recoup. He spent the entire day under a blanket in the armchair. Well, there you have it, my big strong man.
Mrs. F says
#7: He gives me kisses each morning (M-F). The only call you’d get from me would be to thank you for raising such a loving son! (I’ll gladly do that if you’re in need of one of those calls!)
YUMMommy says
Love the red dress! I’m slowly getting back to my more stylish self. I think when we become parents we trade in our style for comfort. However, I’m learning to combine both and taking that extra time out to shop for pieces that are trendy but also comfortable and versatile.
Steph says
You are totally rocking that dress!