Does anyone remember after they have their first child, and when plans are being made, or the car is being loaded up, the baby is almost forgotten. That new child isn't so ingrained into your life yet, so you almost live your life like you did in the blissful pre-child days.
Well, I have had 1-2 children for 5 1/2 years now,,,and although I didn't forget Spencer today, let's just say my mind was elsewhere.
Today started out as a wonderful day, I have been stressing and fretting for a month now about how to tell my boss of 10 years that I am going to live with the other parent now that the divorce has been final since November (sorry to those of you who don't get it). Well, I told him yesterday. It was ugly and nasty, but it's over and I feel like a huge weight has been lifted from me. Now that I am not obsessing over that, I can focus on what needs to be done to get ready for our trip to Disneyland; Enrichment that I am over, but will not be here for; new crochet patterns for beanies (my craft obsession of the moment); getting Cam registered for Kindergarten and T-ball; finishing and mailing off taxes (damn you tax man); getting an Etsy order filled and mailed; what to fix for dinner. (this was the list on my mind all morning).
Spencer and I went to Wal-Mart to buy the stuff for enrichment, and of course pick up some more yarn. I loaded the groceries into the van, loaded Spencer into the van, put the cart away, turned on the I-pod, and we were off. The sun was shining, and I was feeling good. I was going through the above list and when I got to thinking about the fun yarn I bought, Spencer put his cute little face right by my face and announced with an enormous grin, " Nook Mommy, I'm not buctled in my seat belt!!!"
I screamed for 2 reasons
1) When a Mommy is lost in thought and all of the sudden you are cheek to cheek with your child when you shouldn't be cheek to cheek with your child---let's just say the adrenaline starts pumping.
2) Holy Crap, I didn't buckle Spencer in.
Spencer was disappointed when I pulled over and buckled him in.
I am the best mom ever!!!!!
Well...at least he was in the car.
ReplyDeleteMat and I got to church a few weeks ago and left our 6 year old home. Nice.
You are a good mom. Lovin the new stuff in your shop!
TOTALLY done that before!!! No worries! You are one busy lady these days, aren't you??
ReplyDeleteHey Kami, it's Jamies' sister, Christi. I sure do get a kick out of your blog and your boys.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if you could send me the info from where you got the shirts for Jamies' girls? I think they are so cute. Could you post it on a comment on my blog? Thanks.
OK, I was totally confused and freaked by the divorce line for about 45 seconds. But I think I figured it out as much as I need to from 800 miles away.
ReplyDeleteWe forgot to buckle Perry in a few times when he was little. Once Rachel hit the brakes hard and he flew. For a good two years after that he would never let you start the car without buckling him in.
I love it Kamers, being forgetful doesn't make you a bad mom, it just makes all of us who constantly forget everything to feel better about it because we aren't alone. I am slowly understanding about the divorce but I need details so come over and gossip with me!
ReplyDeleteI too was relieved to hear that he was at least in the car and not still in the Wal-Mart parking lot! I've forgotten to buckle each of my kids at least once too. Aren't you glad Spencer told you before someone else (like a police officer) did?
ReplyDeleteIt was ugly and nasty,wasn;t it. ah well whats done is done. he he. I forget to buckel addi in sometimes to. or she unbuckles herself. I love being a mom. have fun in DisneyLand with the Halls. I'll see ya later.
ReplyDeleteMan...feeling a little hand on my cheek would have given me a heart attack! I can also say I have done that...only after Alyssa was born and I was still sleep deprived! By the way, I had no idea you were "divorcing". That must've been so hard to do!
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