**Originally posted March 15, 2011**
This morning, the girls got me up pushing on my forehead – a habit that drives me mad – and started with a bang. Mommy, I need… Mommy, I want, Mommy, Mommy, Mommy.
Gearing up for one of “those days”, I poured my tired, achy self onto my bedroom floor. Trudging into my bathroom to wash my face, brush my teeth, and pull my hair into it’s trademark ponytail, I almost cringed when I turned and saw all three daughters watching me. ‘Not a moment alone.’, I thought.
And then Katie said, “WOW Mom, you look pretty!” – we are raising her to have low expectations!
And the Sarah said, “Your hair is so pretty!” – ponytails are the new fashion statement.. right?
And Megan wanted to brush her teeth and hair too. And that is just plain cutey patootey fun!
Feeling a little less like a zombie, I head to the kitchen with gaggle of girls on my tail. All three were asking for milk, bananas, toast, cookies, ice cream and other things that I will be serving non stop for the next 10 hours. That they will eat almost none of.
I ask them kindly – and by kindly I mean with fury in my tone – to please let Mommy get her coffee first. They oblige but without skipping a beat on their demands.
Ahh – savory liquid that gives me that boost, how I love you.
My moment stolen by the increasing volume of my children’s voices, I turn to take care of their needs. Once happy, I plop them down in front of their latest obsession, Team Umizoomi, and walk to the computer.
They leave me be for a whole 30 minutes. Plenty of time to drink my coffee and stare at my emails. I am a very happy mommy!
And so we have been set up or one of those “good days”. The ones where the fights are at a minimum, the mommy is in a good mood, and things get done! A day that will roll along smoothly oiled with little bumps.
And so it goes. We play outside, the sunshine bouncing off of my three sandy haired girls. Running and jumping and laughing out loud. We have a picnic lunch, throw the ball for the dogs, and just enjoy being mother and daughters.
Happiness prevails as the more important emotion, drowning out possible fights, whines, and obliterating the bad memories of the days that were not so good.
It is funny how that happens. How one good day after a string of frustrating, tiring, unrewarding ones can alter a mindset and recharge hope and make me feel like a good mommy. How the smiles seem brighter, the hugs seem tighter, and the chores seem more manageable.
If only all days could be like that!
But I guess is they were, I would never have the chance to realize that, despite my complaining and self – doubt, there are good days too!
Hey Lori! I’ve been following you for a while but thought I’d say a quick hello today! Hope you’re having a great week.
Thank you!!! I follow you now and I sincerely appreciate the read! ;)
Sounds so nice. I wish I could get a day like that right now xo
I saw your post Becky! ((HUGS))
Hi! I’m a new follower from the blog hop. I would love if you could follow me back!
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Thank you Lacie!
Good morning, I am now a new follower.
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I gotcha back Shannon! Thank you!
UGH Becky!! I read your post!!! I hope you get one soon too – we all need one every once in a while!
Saw the title to this post in the members area of my Blog Frog community and couldn’t resist…
It’s the little things that make the day start better, isn’t it? For me it’s being able to sit and drink at least half of my cocoa before my daughter comes out, talking nonstop and I have to go get my son from his crib…
I concur!! This morning I had 30 minutes before they got up… somehow made the day more bearable!
This is my first time to your blog, as a stay at home mom I have to remind myself that I chose this. This is the life that I wanted and still want. I was once a working professional and then I decided that I wanted to be the one who raised my kids.
Amiss the constant neediness and challenging times I am so lucky that this is my life. If I manage to steal enough time to drink half my coffee before it gets cold it is treat.
Elena
I could not agree more Elena!! I, too, had a career and was happy to give it up and raise my kids. However, I had no idea how hard it was really going to be! Thank you for reading! ;D
Sounds like a great day. I live for those wonderful moments in our lives that just make you smile.
I am following you, won’t you follow me :) @ http://www.letsstartsavingnow.com. I always find some great blogs during these blog hops.
I got you back Kelli! Thank you!
Hi! Cute blog!!
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Hi Scather! ;) I’ve got you back!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! I’m participating in the Fab Friends Thursday Blog hop and I’m now the newest follower of your great site. Hope you have a chance to check out my blog, have a look around and hopefully follow me back!!
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I remember my mom telling me if it weren’t for bad we wouldn’t recognize good. I used to argue that if there wasn’t bad then we wouldn’t have to worry about recognizing the good because it would all be good.
I think it is both ways! I think that the good can be emphasized when there is a challenging time… but when it is all good, it is a wonderful thing too!
My mother used to tell everyone that when we were growing up, that we would come to her and lift up her eye lid and ask her if she was awake. (lol) she worked the night shift a s er nurse.
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