I know, Mondays can be tough. So why not start out the week with a laugh or two—at my expense, of course. You’re welcome.
Lesson #1: There seems to be a common misconception that because I tend to be good at writing about being a mom, that I must be good at actually being a mom. But I’ll be the first to acknowledge that passion and talent are two very different things (just watch my high school dance videos).
Lesson #2: While I never got the concept of co-sleeping with my first two kids, with Pink I’ve realized that if you put the emphasis on the “sleeping”, not the “co”, it makes a whole lot of sense. Which leads me to…
Lesson #3: You know you’re up early when the only bird you hear is an owl.
Lesson #4: While to adults, a penny may not seem like much, to a child it’s a magical wish. And if you try to sell a dime as an extra-special wish, don’t be surprised if your entrepreneurial kid catches on to its value and decides to pocket it instead.
Lesson #5: It takes me 16 songs to get the kids ready to go to my parents’ house for the day. 16 songs! When Big pointed this out, he didn’t seem to realize that I, too, had to listen to the Chipmunks that whole time and did everything in my power (including skipping a shower) to speed up the process.
Lesson #6: You know how people say infant poop doesn’t stink? Not true. So. Not. True.
Lesson #7: Just as sure as a watched pot never boils, an unwatched tub overflows.
Lesson #8: Speed eating contests should have a “mom” category. I’m pretty confident I could blow the doors off the average teenaged boy.
Lesson #9: You can crown yourself Mother of the Year when your kid begs for a lima bean breakfast, and fall from grace the very same afternoon when he decides to pants you in the tux rental shop. (And I’m pretty sure the guys in said tux rental shop would also agree with Lesson #6.)
Lesson #10: It takes 4 packs of gum, 2 packs of M&Ms and 1 promise to fill a kid’s gem jar to get two hesitant little ring bearers to walk down the aisle. And it’s worth every smack, stain and clink. (Congrats to the beautiful couple, Carolline and Joe! More to come on that…)
Here’s to a passion-filled week. And, hey, if you can muster up a bit of grace, more power to you!
This post made me giggle, but #9 made me throw my head back and laugh out loud. I’d say you gave that poor kid at the tux rental shop the best dose of birth control EVER!
– Stacy, LTV Mom
I’m afraid you’re right. When I called today to say we were coming in, he offered to meet me at the loading zone down the street so I wouldn’t have to bring the kids in. I’d like to say it was outstanding customer service, but I think it was damage control! Guess I’d better lose the rest of the baby weight so I don’t have to wear drawstring pants anymore.
Dear Amy,
I first wanted to apologize to Big for putting him through so much pressure during the rehearsal.
Second, you looked great on that purple dress (I don’t usually remember anybody’s clothes. Ever).
Third, you ARE a great parent AND crazy good at writing about it.
Fourth, I wish Pink had gone to the party… I know it’s crazy because it gets loud but I want her to stick out her tongue and make silly faces for me, too!
Fifth, thank you. Really. Thank you for making my dream come true. Linnea and Trevor, and Annika and Connor were my little treasures at my wedding. I could not be happier.
I hope to see you guys soon.
Take care
Oh my goodness, thank YOU for bringing so much joy and so many laughs to all of us. We loved being there to celebrate you on your beautiful wedding day. Love to you and your HUSBAND!
I LOVE that picture of your boys!! SO incredibly adorable and so much personality showing through! SO cute! And I do think #9 is my favorite “lesson learned” EVER! 😉
And my least favorite. 🙂