It has been sort of a hard week. Hayden got sick on Sunday and kept puking. The next day he was fine but he has been so fussy. I have a huge list of things I need to do, the main one being my incredible messy house that hasn't even been cleaned from unpacking stuff from spring break. I just can't seem to get anything done. It is a miracle if I can keep up on the dishes. I honestly do two loads of dishes a day at least, and sometimes I still can't keep up. Is that normal? Hayden has started really getting into things and learning how to manipulate stuff. Today he learned how to flush the toilet. He was super proud. He has also started screaming louder than I have ever heard him when he is frustrated. He had his well baby appointment today and it was the longest wait I have had there. Not a good time for that because the only thing that could keep him entertained were the stirrups on the exam table. Not good. Then he got shots. He didn't do as well this time as he usually does. He has a good set of lungs. The doctor was impressed.
So when we got home I was doing the dishes. He loves to "help" by pulling everything out of the dishwasher, which today I just did not have the patience for. I kept moving him over by his toys in the other part of the kitchen and finally he stayed there. I hurried and finished the dishes. It only took me like three minutes. I went to the part of the kitchen where I put him, but he wasn't there. I thought maybe he crawled down the hall to the living room. Not there. So I ran to the stairs, and there he was sitting at the top as smiley as could be with a sippy cup in his mouth. My baby crawled up the stairs by himself! I sort of freaked out at this time. I feel so horrible. He could have been so hurt and it puts it all into perspective. It is so hard to have patience sometimes but I need to. He is my sweet little boy and I should just be grateful that I have him and I get to watch him grow. I need to remember what's really important and not get frustrated over things that don't matter. So that's what I learned today.
On to Rocky!
4 days ago
6 comments:
WOW, that's a lot to take in Erin!! It's a good thing you can handle that! I can't believe he climbed up the stairs! What a stinker. Looks like you're going to need that gate thing on your stairs now!
The gate thing doesn't fit at the bottom of the stairs. There is funny ledge. It doesn't really fit at the top either. We put it in the hall at the top before the linen closet.
I know how you feel Erin. As much as you love them...the reason you get frustrated or stressed over them is because you love them so much.
Every mom gets that way. Just be grateful that he wasn't hurt and try not to dwell on the negative. You are a fantastic mom. Hayden is lucky to have you. (Just wait till they start to talk back to you!)
Jax did the same thing the other day!
Oh Erin! I completely feel for you! I feel like hardly ever have a clean dish in the cupboard... and my house is usually torn apart! I decided thats just what happens when you have kids! Hang in there...
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