Usually, women like Motherhood Uncensored intimidate me. I mean, COME ON, all you have to do is take one look at her to know that she is most likely someone a mom (like me) could grow to hate, very easily.
But, I can’t. Because, she’s smart…OH…and she really is very sweet, in person, too…damnit.
I guess that’s why, after reading her post about how parents…ahem…with older kids (like me) sometimes have trouble remembering just how difficult living in the baby-toddler vacuum really is, I was bothered by my initial reaction.
[insert eye-roll, chuckle, fake head nod, here]
Because, I found myself doing exactly what Kristen said.
"Just wait…it gets worse…you’ll see."
No, I didn’t really say that…outloud…or, mean it in a nasty sort of I-know-something-that-you-don’t-know kind of way, either.
It’s just that little things don’t seem to bother me, anymore and perhaps it’s because my kids ARE bigger and our problems – like, keeping them from getting into someone else’s car, or growing up to hate me for pretty much everything that goes wrong in their lives – well…what I’m going through is a little different and they are just killing me a lot, you know, slower.
So, I pretty much keep my mouth shut, unless someone asks me to spill it.
Like, during the event that shall not be named [wink, wink, rhymes with damp lady] where I had the pleasure of commiserating with a whole group of extraordinary women (unlike me) and I really, really tried to keep this whole mommy thing in perspective.
"How do you do it?"
Uh-oh.
"Um…what?"
Because, I’m slow…remember?
"You know, take care of 4 kids and NOT go crazy?"
If I had a dollar for each time…blah…blah…blah…I probably would have been able to afford to take my kids to Disney, by now.
"Well, it’s no big deal and there are women here with like, you know, 11 maybe even 20!"
Guess I should stop thinking I’m sort of funny, too…huh.
"Well, I’ve only got the one and sometimes…well."
I know.
"It’s hard, no matter how many kids you have, but as they grow older, some things really do get easier."
[blank stare]
"Either way, Vodka helps!"
With that, we raised our glasses, toasted each other’s lunacy and…ooooooooooh…how we laughed!
Morale of the story: Crazy is as crazy does and, either way…YES…kids will drive you abso-frigging-lutely nucking futz!
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52 responses to “The Difference Between You and Me is I Make Other Moms Look Good!”
You really do make it seem possible, you know. Ryan is 11 now, heading into the teenage years, and Nathan soon after, and I just have no idea what I’m in for!
You really do make it seem possible, you know. Ryan is 11 now, heading into the teenage years, and Nathan soon after, and I just have no idea what I’m in for!
You really do make it seem possible, you know. Ryan is 11 now, heading into the teenage years, and Nathan soon after, and I just have no idea what I’m in for!
You really do make it seem possible, you know. Ryan is 11 now, heading into the teenage years, and Nathan soon after, and I just have no idea what I’m in for!
Yeah. Sometimes I feel like a buttface for complaining about stuff that a) I know is normal and b) I know will pass. One blogger that intimidates me posted once that she hates to see certain moms complain about x, y or z thing and it’s made me very self-conscious in what I write.
That said, if this child pees in his pants one more time today… you know.
Yeah. Sometimes I feel like a buttface for complaining about stuff that a) I know is normal and b) I know will pass. One blogger that intimidates me posted once that she hates to see certain moms complain about x, y or z thing and it’s made me very self-conscious in what I write.
That said, if this child pees in his pants one more time today… you know.
Yeah. Sometimes I feel like a buttface for complaining about stuff that a) I know is normal and b) I know will pass. One blogger that intimidates me posted once that she hates to see certain moms complain about x, y or z thing and it’s made me very self-conscious in what I write.
That said, if this child pees in his pants one more time today… you know.
Yeah. Sometimes I feel like a buttface for complaining about stuff that a) I know is normal and b) I know will pass. One blogger that intimidates me posted once that she hates to see certain moms complain about x, y or z thing and it’s made me very self-conscious in what I write.
That said, if this child pees in his pants one more time today… you know.
I am feelin’ ya there. And I remember when I was 10 years old, my mom told me one week that I lost my first tooth when I was 5 and then the next week she said it was when I was 6. This confused me and kind of made me mad, like my mom didn’t care about these important events in my life. Fast forward to today, where if I hadn’t written down when my son lost his first tooth, I wouldn’t remember myself… Not because it wasn’t important, but… I don’t even know why. Because there’s so much other stuff going on? I think that you’re so attached to your little ones and every little thing that they do, and when they’re older (and rightly so) you’re not as concerned with all those things because it’s this gradual “letting go” process… You’re less responsible for forming their every experience… It’s funny, too, because I’ve always loved babies and toddlers so much, but really right now, this Tween age my son is in is the absolute best time of my mothering life.
I am feelin’ ya there. And I remember when I was 10 years old, my mom told me one week that I lost my first tooth when I was 5 and then the next week she said it was when I was 6. This confused me and kind of made me mad, like my mom didn’t care about these important events in my life. Fast forward to today, where if I hadn’t written down when my son lost his first tooth, I wouldn’t remember myself… Not because it wasn’t important, but… I don’t even know why. Because there’s so much other stuff going on? I think that you’re so attached to your little ones and every little thing that they do, and when they’re older (and rightly so) you’re not as concerned with all those things because it’s this gradual “letting go” process… You’re less responsible for forming their every experience… It’s funny, too, because I’ve always loved babies and toddlers so much, but really right now, this Tween age my son is in is the absolute best time of my mothering life.
I am feelin’ ya there. And I remember when I was 10 years old, my mom told me one week that I lost my first tooth when I was 5 and then the next week she said it was when I was 6. This confused me and kind of made me mad, like my mom didn’t care about these important events in my life. Fast forward to today, where if I hadn’t written down when my son lost his first tooth, I wouldn’t remember myself… Not because it wasn’t important, but… I don’t even know why. Because there’s so much other stuff going on? I think that you’re so attached to your little ones and every little thing that they do, and when they’re older (and rightly so) you’re not as concerned with all those things because it’s this gradual “letting go” process… You’re less responsible for forming their every experience… It’s funny, too, because I’ve always loved babies and toddlers so much, but really right now, this Tween age my son is in is the absolute best time of my mothering life.
I am feelin’ ya there. And I remember when I was 10 years old, my mom told me one week that I lost my first tooth when I was 5 and then the next week she said it was when I was 6. This confused me and kind of made me mad, like my mom didn’t care about these important events in my life. Fast forward to today, where if I hadn’t written down when my son lost his first tooth, I wouldn’t remember myself… Not because it wasn’t important, but… I don’t even know why. Because there’s so much other stuff going on? I think that you’re so attached to your little ones and every little thing that they do, and when they’re older (and rightly so) you’re not as concerned with all those things because it’s this gradual “letting go” process… You’re less responsible for forming their every experience… It’s funny, too, because I’ve always loved babies and toddlers so much, but really right now, this Tween age my son is in is the absolute best time of my mothering life.
So true. And I do wonder how you do it. But I know I’ll be there eventually (with just 2), so hopefully I can take notes and learn. 🙂
So true. And I do wonder how you do it. But I know I’ll be there eventually (with just 2), so hopefully I can take notes and learn. 🙂
So true. And I do wonder how you do it. But I know I’ll be there eventually (with just 2), so hopefully I can take notes and learn. 🙂
So true. And I do wonder how you do it. But I know I’ll be there eventually (with just 2), so hopefully I can take notes and learn. 🙂
Hi Stephanie,
Kristen (Motherhood Uncensored) was spot on in her post.
My baby days are ovuh!
But, now I spend my days worrying about what my children will think of me, when their older.
In the meantime, I feel for all the newbies and will try to keep the eye-rolling to a minimum.
Because, Kristen said ;o)
Hi Stephanie,
Kristen (Motherhood Uncensored) was spot on in her post.
My baby days are ovuh!
But, now I spend my days worrying about what my children will think of me, when their older.
In the meantime, I feel for all the newbies and will try to keep the eye-rolling to a minimum.
Because, Kristen said ;o)
Hi Stephanie,
Kristen (Motherhood Uncensored) was spot on in her post.
My baby days are ovuh!
But, now I spend my days worrying about what my children will think of me, when their older.
In the meantime, I feel for all the newbies and will try to keep the eye-rolling to a minimum.
Because, Kristen said ;o)
Hi Stephanie,
Kristen (Motherhood Uncensored) was spot on in her post.
My baby days are ovuh!
But, now I spend my days worrying about what my children will think of me, when their older.
In the meantime, I feel for all the newbies and will try to keep the eye-rolling to a minimum.
Because, Kristen said ;o)
I hear a regular regimen of tequila works wonders, too! 😉
I don’t know how you do it, either. I’m doing good to stay sane, mostly (wink, wink) with two!
I hear a regular regimen of tequila works wonders, too! 😉
I don’t know how you do it, either. I’m doing good to stay sane, mostly (wink, wink) with two!
I hear a regular regimen of tequila works wonders, too! 😉
I don’t know how you do it, either. I’m doing good to stay sane, mostly (wink, wink) with two!
I hear a regular regimen of tequila works wonders, too! 😉
I don’t know how you do it, either. I’m doing good to stay sane, mostly (wink, wink) with two!
I have her in my favorites too…LOVE her!
I have her in my favorites too…LOVE her!
I have her in my favorites too…LOVE her!
I have her in my favorites too…LOVE her!
I was at a “mommy board” this morning where they have a forum “Preschool & Beyond” – how can you group all moms into that? Anyway… today’s question was “What do you love most about your children at this age?”.
Knowing that all the other moms who are answering this question are answering them about a 5 or 7 year old, I had to do it – my reply was; “Nothing. Now they are at the age that I can’t wait until they are 18 and out of my house”.
I have a 13 year old and an 11 year old who thinks her American freedoms are being violated every time I make her take out the garbage.
I was at a “mommy board” this morning where they have a forum “Preschool & Beyond” – how can you group all moms into that? Anyway… today’s question was “What do you love most about your children at this age?”.
Knowing that all the other moms who are answering this question are answering them about a 5 or 7 year old, I had to do it – my reply was; “Nothing. Now they are at the age that I can’t wait until they are 18 and out of my house”.
I have a 13 year old and an 11 year old who thinks her American freedoms are being violated every time I make her take out the garbage.
I was at a “mommy board” this morning where they have a forum “Preschool & Beyond” – how can you group all moms into that? Anyway… today’s question was “What do you love most about your children at this age?”.
Knowing that all the other moms who are answering this question are answering them about a 5 or 7 year old, I had to do it – my reply was; “Nothing. Now they are at the age that I can’t wait until they are 18 and out of my house”.
I have a 13 year old and an 11 year old who thinks her American freedoms are being violated every time I make her take out the garbage.
I was at a “mommy board” this morning where they have a forum “Preschool & Beyond” – how can you group all moms into that? Anyway… today’s question was “What do you love most about your children at this age?”.
Knowing that all the other moms who are answering this question are answering them about a 5 or 7 year old, I had to do it – my reply was; “Nothing. Now they are at the age that I can’t wait until they are 18 and out of my house”.
I have a 13 year old and an 11 year old who thinks her American freedoms are being violated every time I make her take out the garbage.
Welcome to the conversation, Kittilicious:
Oh, I’ve been on a few of “those” panels, too. I love when people approach me and actually say how they’re so envious and believe that, because my youngest is in kindergarten, my job is done.
NOT!
In other news: It’s JUST beginning.
No worries, though – makes for plenty of blog fodder – trust me!
Welcome to the conversation, Kittilicious:
Oh, I’ve been on a few of “those” panels, too. I love when people approach me and actually say how they’re so envious and believe that, because my youngest is in kindergarten, my job is done.
NOT!
In other news: It’s JUST beginning.
No worries, though – makes for plenty of blog fodder – trust me!
Welcome to the conversation, Kittilicious:
Oh, I’ve been on a few of “those” panels, too. I love when people approach me and actually say how they’re so envious and believe that, because my youngest is in kindergarten, my job is done.
NOT!
In other news: It’s JUST beginning.
No worries, though – makes for plenty of blog fodder – trust me!
Welcome to the conversation, Kittilicious:
Oh, I’ve been on a few of “those” panels, too. I love when people approach me and actually say how they’re so envious and believe that, because my youngest is in kindergarten, my job is done.
NOT!
In other news: It’s JUST beginning.
No worries, though – makes for plenty of blog fodder – trust me!
Crap… it’s going to be a long eighteen years isn’t?
Crap… it’s going to be a long eighteen years isn’t?
Crap… it’s going to be a long eighteen years isn’t?
Crap… it’s going to be a long eighteen years isn’t?
oh boy. does it help that you can at least threaten them when they are older?
oh boy. does it help that you can at least threaten them when they are older?
oh boy. does it help that you can at least threaten them when they are older?
oh boy. does it help that you can at least threaten them when they are older?
My philosophy is similar… whenever one of the boys is sick enough to merit motrin/tylenol, etc., I get a spoonful, too. Just to take the edge off.
My philosophy is similar… whenever one of the boys is sick enough to merit motrin/tylenol, etc., I get a spoonful, too. Just to take the edge off.
My philosophy is similar… whenever one of the boys is sick enough to merit motrin/tylenol, etc., I get a spoonful, too. Just to take the edge off.
My philosophy is similar… whenever one of the boys is sick enough to merit motrin/tylenol, etc., I get a spoonful, too. Just to take the edge off.
vodka makes it easier… let me think about that one. I DO love to have something to drink most nights (and sometimes I’m eyeing the clock to see whether it’s 5:00 yet), but I am undecided about whether booze makes me more light & chipper, or nastier. I have had both effects. Some nights the booze makes me mean and I realize I gotta get out of the room. Other nights, it’s like, la di da!! Couldn’t be happier!!… I guess it’s a tossup–
vodka makes it easier… let me think about that one. I DO love to have something to drink most nights (and sometimes I’m eyeing the clock to see whether it’s 5:00 yet), but I am undecided about whether booze makes me more light & chipper, or nastier. I have had both effects. Some nights the booze makes me mean and I realize I gotta get out of the room. Other nights, it’s like, la di da!! Couldn’t be happier!!… I guess it’s a tossup–
vodka makes it easier… let me think about that one. I DO love to have something to drink most nights (and sometimes I’m eyeing the clock to see whether it’s 5:00 yet), but I am undecided about whether booze makes me more light & chipper, or nastier. I have had both effects. Some nights the booze makes me mean and I realize I gotta get out of the room. Other nights, it’s like, la di da!! Couldn’t be happier!!… I guess it’s a tossup–
vodka makes it easier… let me think about that one. I DO love to have something to drink most nights (and sometimes I’m eyeing the clock to see whether it’s 5:00 yet), but I am undecided about whether booze makes me more light & chipper, or nastier. I have had both effects. Some nights the booze makes me mean and I realize I gotta get out of the room. Other nights, it’s like, la di da!! Couldn’t be happier!!… I guess it’s a tossup–