Going out is over-rated. I should have maintained the fever.Who shed more tears this morning...Baby R, Me or W? This question is kinda like the guess how many jellybeans in the jar game....it's not obvious or easy.
A simple late morning of Dr's appt, groceries and diaper stop. After being homebound for three full days, this outing was anticipated like a nice trip to Cuba! But what a let down. It was more like eating at a buffet....seemed like a good idea at the time, but you feel sick to your stomach afterwards.
The boys are healthy, yet this new doctor (our regular doc is on vacation) suggested strongly that "it's not your fault but...." one of the boys has a behavioral problem. (insert sinking sensation here) And he was well-behaved in the Dr's office this morning; happy to play with the toys, went to the examination room without hesitation, sat on the table for the assessment, did not try to leave the room, yes he turned the lights off/on, tried to touch the instruments, tried to turn on the tap, and hopped up onto the table while the babe was being examined...but does this constitute a behavior problem? When she asked me how I cope I felt like saying F*! off. I am so SICK of this question. I COPE like every other mother does, by the seat of our pants and because we HAVE to. Is there any other option? [Besides alcohol? Starting the day with bailey's in your coffee? :)] Yes, my son is "BUSY", but what 2yr old isn't? Apparently, she thinks he is over the top busy, abnormal busy. I hate that word now. Busy. So she's recommending I speak with our regular Dr. Whatever...give me the excema prescription I came for and let me leave before I am crying in public.
The great morning continued as W ran out the door of the clinic while I was putting my coat on, left R with some strange lady so that I could catch him, got groceries, stopped for diapers and lunch, Baby R is very sad by this time, won't nurse in the restaurant, spill my drink all over the floor, and finally get out to the truck to go home. Oh, did I mention the crying in the truck & almost when the drink spilled and W saying, "Mommy is very sad."
It's a shoulda stayed home, winning the bad mom of the year award kind of day.
Wake me up tomorrow. Oh wait, it's only mid afternoon, there's many more hours of this wonderful day to endure.
PS: How do I cope?
I cope by crying in the truck in front of my young children and then venting on my blog. How's that for coping skills?
So sorry to hear about your sad day.
ReplyDeleteIf W has a problem, then I have a double problem!
YOu have sweet boys and you're a good mom.
E is sick and not sleeping. I cope by being really cranky and letting my kids watch movies.
It's certainly not what I'd like to do, but some days you just get by and hope for better tomorrow.
So sorry to hear that the babe is sick! It's so hard when they're little and sick as you just can't do anything and they're so sad. R is just coming out of that...we're on the mend, still have the runny nose and phlemy throat but better than earlier this week. Hopefully it moves fast for your babe.
ReplyDeleteYup, it was a sad, sad day. Last night W kept saying, "Mommy really sad". How's that for wrenching your heart?
Thanks for being so kind Mrs. Mittens. I really appreciate it & needed that.
As for the TV....those days are called Survival Mode and there are times when you don't have alot of options. It's better than becoming "Mommy Dearest".