And our family. My God, I am more in love with our little family each and every day. The boyz continue to amaze and delight Hubby and me. Every day gets easier and better with them. We actually ate 2 meals out this weekend. 2 meals! And it wasn't even McD's! We seriously haven't done that in over 6 years.
We had 2 other couples over to watch the football games on Sunday afternoon. 6 adults, 7 children, ages 2-1/2 to 6.
While the adults imbibed (responsibly, of course. Heh.), the children played, watched movies and rammed around. Incredibly, no one cried, no one got hurt, no one fought. (I'm speaking about the kids, mind you. There was political talk amongst the adults, so there was plenty of fighting over that.)
And oh, how we laughed. The discussions ranged from bikini waxing, to camping, to old college stories (always when this crowd gets together), to oral sex. Yep.
At the end of the night (around 10pm), the adults were
After this Sunday night, I was struck with the realization that we are over the hump. That this parenting gig doesn't always have to revolve around structure and routine and rigidity; naptimes, bedtimes and diaper changes; nutritious meals and educational television. That I can actually cut loose and relax and you know what? The boyz will be fine. Better than fine. And so will I.
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Going back to work was so hard on me, but after 2 years of being home we couldn't afford for me to stay home any longer. It was a tough decision, but now, like you, I am feeling at peace with my decision. It was the best thing for me, for my son and for my family in general.
I am still waiting for the time when I can sit back and realized that the world doesn't revolve around the rigid world of napping, diapering, feeding, etc!
Awesome.
Bring on the vodka and porn, let the boyz run wild!
OK, maybe not yet.
I am so looking forward to that time!
Even though I cherish the nap times, and early bedtimes, I can't wait for the time that I am not looking at the clock and stressed out when we are past nap time or past the time when they should be in bed. I'd like to be able to let them go crazy every once in a while (we have but it backfires big time the next day), but they are not ready yet. I'm so glad you all are there! This is our primary reason for NOT having another child....we are almost there, we can't imagine starting all over again.
Wow! I am so happy for you! going back to work is the struggle I am facing right now. I am currently on maternity leave and really don't want to go back to work when it is over, but at the same time, it would be nice to have a reason to get dressed and put on make up everyday. Thanks for letting us all know how well you are doing with it...it gives the rest of us hope!
Oh, I am so looking forward to finding times like that again. Someday. Hopefully.
I am so jealous of you being over the hump. Most days, I just feel humped.
Good for you! Alot of my friends are rejoining the work force. My youngest starts kindergarten in the fall, so I will too! The extra money will ease alot of tension around here.
I'm so glad to hear everything is falling into place.
What a great, positive post. And I'm so glad things are going so well!!! Yay for you!
Over the hump you might say?
It's a beautiful day!
MB :o)
Umm... what age are the boys again? How OLD will I be when I get over the hump? I suspect I will have a hump on my back by then.
You do forget that diapers and sleeplessness don't go on forever, don't you? And when you hit this patch of coasting years you do get this nice peaceful feeling. I do wonder, though, if it's to give us a bit of a rest before we hit the teen years...
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