I alternate between envy of and happiness for people whose grandchildren live close by. And yet whenever I see young parents immersed in the exhaustion-laced joys of young parenthood, I find all the old thoughts that used to pass through my brain when I was in the baby -phase of parenting once again popping into my mind. And sometimes out of my mouth. A few: - It's lucky babies are so cute or they'd never get away with it all. -On the planet Venus gravity is 32 times heavier than on Earth. Trying to schlepp around a baby and toddler is like living on Venus. -I wish my kids could have known me before I had them. -It's good if there's two parents so that each can have a turn eating dinner. -My daily mantra, which I repeat to myself all day: clean clothes and food on the table...clean clothes and food on the table...clean clothes and food on the table... -Before I had a baby and a toddler I had time for the luxuries - like lunch. -I've become so disorganized, I do believe this nursing baby is sucking out my brains. -My dear little ones, when you're fourteen you may hold a peck of grievances against me, but right now you think I'm pretty swell. -My life may have been easier before you came along; but now that you're here, I can't imagine life without you! - It's lucky babies are so cute or they'd never get away with it all.
-On the planet Venus gravity is 32 times heavier than on Earth. Trying to schlepp around a baby and toddler is like living on Venus. -I wish my kids could have known me before I had them. -It's good if there's two parents so that each can have a turn eating dinner. -My daily mantra, which I repeat to myself all day: clean clothes and food on the table...clean clothes and food on the table...clean clothes and food on the table... -Before I had a baby and a toddler I had time for the luxuries - like lunch. -I've become so disorganized, I do believe this nursing baby is sucking out my brains. -My dear little ones, when you're fourteen you may hold a peck of grievances against me, but right now you think I'm pretty swell. -My life may have been easier before you came along; but now that you're here, I can't imagine life without you! -
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your neighbor on the same side of the street as you, first house
1/2/2014 09:34:16 am
I love this, all of your writings actually. You put into words what I think and feel about my children! Keep writing...and God bless.
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