At the end of my exam, my gynecologists always looks me in the eye (I’m sure she does this to all the moms) and asks me this:
Before you had children, you probably imagined yourself as a beautiful swan, having lots of children around you, because you loved children, and that’s what you wanted around you in your life. If you’re not acting like a swan, and you don’t like how you behave toward your children, it’s time to get some help. This is why God invented crock pots, mommy’s helpers and children’s television. Use them.
I try to explain that it’s just not that easy. I probably do need a Mommy’s Helper; but really, that would be just one more person in the house to take care of, so, I’ll do it all myself, thank you. And besides, a really nice Mommy’s Helper would soon get scared away anyway.
HI Susie!! long time!
Your gyno. sounds so wonderful!
I love a doc that treats the
‘whole’ you!
kids are stressful
that’s why the invented
red wine!
Congrats for your blog post nomination. It deserved it; thought it was one of your best. Glad to see it get recognition.
Mommy’s helper. You’re right… just another person around. This, too, shall pass.
Mind you a cleaner is a seriously good idea.
Thank you for this. I shared this post and another one you wrote about noticing the small moments with your kids — It was nice, posted around Christmas — with my best friend. With both have small babies, our firsts, and it’s so easy sometimes to get overwhelmed. Thanks for the reminder to enjoy it.
Oh boy I need to take her advice too,
Sara, my 2 yr old looked up from watching http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe3ij6zACqE&NR=1 to get all excited about your pic of the boys here, she said it was a “funny one”. Since she’s never seen swords play or star wars I wonder what she liked about it, lol!