This last week was a tough one. The bug was sick and it took its toll on me.
It was honestly the first time in awhile that I thought….THIS SUCKS!
My poor little man had fever and was so congested, eating was a huge challenge. We used the aspirator, we used saline, we used the humidifier and still he couldn’t breathe through his nose. So he screamed…and screamed….and screamed some more.
Monday his dad stayed home with him. Tuesday was my day.
I felt like I failed. I didn’t hear my husband really complain at all after spending an entire day with cranky child. Me? I complained. LOUDLY.
He didn’t sleep. He couldn’t eat. He cried. A LOT. It was seriously a totally sucky day.
Were there moments of joy? Of course. Have you seen my son? He’s amazing and freakin’ cute if I do say so myself. But I felt awful at the end of the day. And then the mom guilt set in. I shouldn’t think such things about being a mom. But you know what? I finally cut myself some slack. Being a woman isn’t always fun. A wife? Sometimes it’s challenging. Heck, even being human is sometimes a big ol’ pain in the tookus. So having a bad day as a parent? I think I’m ok with it…as long as those days are few and far between.
I'm glad you finally came to the decision not to be so hard on yourself. 🙂 Parenting is tough, we are human, and it's impossible to love every minute of every day! Just wait 'til the bug is almost 3 and starts sassing you up one side and down the other – you'll wish he couldn't breathe through his nose. 😉 Or maybe that's just me and my three-year-old preteen! Love you and miss you.
Mashed Potatoes are the BOMB!!!! Cobe loves them too…my favorite is the starchy face and hair left over when it's all done! Hugs!
One day at a time is all we can do….some are good and others not so good, but I know you look at your kid and think he's the best thing ever! Gota love it when they make you laugh!
Thanks for sharing I really appreciate it, you are fantastic, keep posting.
Nicole
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