My mother sent me a copy of Adam Mansbach's new book and the last 2 nights in my house have been pages directly from this brilliant masterpiece. Tonight we hit the reading of books, the "I'm thirsty," the 38 minutes past bedtime of still getting up, the bathroom break, the talking, the hug, the questions, the toy request, the escaping, the movie (TV show) interruption. Yes, we hit them all in one night. Finally, after the "I warned you if you got up again, you couldn't go to the birthday party on Sunday" threat and ensuing tantrum, I haven't heard another peep.
But since we sort of have to go to the birthday party, because well... it's a birthday party... I now have to offer the "you must be good and stay in bed every night this week to redeem yourself" option.
It was a long day. Bedtime took over 2 hours. I'm beat. I'm going to skip reading my new book, and I, myself, am going to Go the F to Sleep.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Weekends & vacations
As my work life has changed a little, I've been able to reclaim some fun in my weekends. We went to Dallas last weekend to hang out with friends and family, and I vowed to focus on the little 3-year-old monster as much as possible for quality time (and to avoid the usual meltdowns that accompany him feeling ignored). With only one minor exception, the plan worked brilliantly! He had a blast, I had a blast, and my faith was renewed that family outings were doable.
Fast forward to this weekend. Quick trip down to New Braunfels today and I had truly hoped that our 3:30 appointment in Greune, Texas would be met with the kiddo napping for the hour it took to drive down there, thus leaving him rested an happy. Unfortunately, the child didn't nap, the appointment was a disaster, we didn't get to visit the playground we promised him, and we had an hour-long tantrum on the drive back home. Not really the afternoon I was hoping for.
Looking into the crystal ball for the beach vacation planned at the end of July/early August... a drive... yes DRIVE... from Texas to Georgia with the little one. He did great last summer when we did it, but I think this summer his attention span for movies ends after 2 of them. I have to steel myself up for dedicated time with him. Focus my energy and attention on him. Make sure he is happy, so that I can be happy... and the rest of the family can have a great time.
Ah, the pleasures of a mom on vacation! Business trips truly are the only time moms get to relax!
Fast forward to this weekend. Quick trip down to New Braunfels today and I had truly hoped that our 3:30 appointment in Greune, Texas would be met with the kiddo napping for the hour it took to drive down there, thus leaving him rested an happy. Unfortunately, the child didn't nap, the appointment was a disaster, we didn't get to visit the playground we promised him, and we had an hour-long tantrum on the drive back home. Not really the afternoon I was hoping for.
Looking into the crystal ball for the beach vacation planned at the end of July/early August... a drive... yes DRIVE... from Texas to Georgia with the little one. He did great last summer when we did it, but I think this summer his attention span for movies ends after 2 of them. I have to steel myself up for dedicated time with him. Focus my energy and attention on him. Make sure he is happy, so that I can be happy... and the rest of the family can have a great time.
Ah, the pleasures of a mom on vacation! Business trips truly are the only time moms get to relax!
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