Well one morning my little guy came over to my side of the bed and rubbed my cheek with a drop of drool and I realized it was time to get up and get myself together. He was stuck in the house all week, no real play time with mom, and oatmeal became a staple in his meal plan (I HATED THAT!!) We made lunch, played a Super Why game and then headed to the book store to update his library collection (this little monster can tear up some pages!). When we got home he went right to sleep with no fight and woke up in good spirits (he is the fussiest when he first wakes up). DH even noticed a difference in the way Chunks' spirit was. NOTE TAKEN!
When things get crazy, a mom CANNOT disappear! Even if I want to just curl up in bed all day with no real energy to do anything, his temperament depends on me. He plays great by himself but there's so much for him to learn and new things to see and mommy needs to make it all happen. While he might cling to dad for somethings, he needs mom for some essentials. The bachelor diet of oatmeal and mac & cheese is great for a day but the nutrients in a home cooked meal is what he needs at this age and is actually used to. I didn't grow up with fast food and Chinese food and he won't either. Sick or Not.
I pray I don't feel that miserable anytime soon again but I'm learning to find a balance despite how I might be feeling, which is mainly TIRED!! I let Mommy and Me Day slip but we're picking it back up now that I'm better. So Chunks I owe you an apology, if my patients can get my hard work then my main guys deserve that and then some.
3 comments:
I hear ya! Finding balance is truly key. it's hard though, especially when mommy gets sick. I'm so glad that you're feeling better. Yay! Don't feel bad about taking it easy in the next few days because you don't wanna have a relapse and get sick again. That'll be just awful. You sound like you're doing a fantastic job -- don't be so hard on yourself for Chunks having oatmeal a little more that you would have liked. I'm sure if you were well, you would have given his meals your all.
But yea... I'm so happy you're feeling better. Being sick sucks... especially when you have a baby to take care of. And work. And grad school (you're in grad school, right?)
Don't be so hard on yourself. It's okay if the little guy gets oatmeal and mac an cheese once in while when mom is under the weather. As long as you are doing your best in any given moment.
hang in there.I am dealing with the same thing. I have a 1 1/2 year old and they do take up a lot of our time. And as hard as it may seen...you've gotta make time for yourself also.
xoxo
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