It's a sweet little illustrated children's book about bears. The Momma bear gently convincing all of her precious Cubs that they are, indeed, all her favorite. Now, normally, I feel just like that Momma bear. And I always love them all the same- but times, like tonight, I do NOT feel that they are all my favorite!
First, let me note that this post will not be included in my Blurb book that I make from my blog at the end of the year. Second, it is likely that I will not feel this way tomorrow.
And I will say this- I had a hard day. I am battling a cold and I'm a little sleep deprived. But today was frustrating. I heard too much complaining. Had to intervene in too many arguments- as in arms swinging, legs kicking arguments. I had to discipline too many times for sassy mouths and disrespect. I have one son who won't eat a bite of what I cook and another son who complains about everything I make. Kids who nag and beg and badger until they get what they want.
All except one....
My little peanut. My happy girl.
She's always smiling.
And she always makes me smile (even when she's doing something she's not supposed to be doing, like banging the floor lamp against the wall)...
She's always happy to see me. She always eats every thing I serve her - even her vegetables - and she never complains about it.
And after a long hard day with the other kids... today she's my favorite.
*alternately titled "I'm mad at the big kids"
or "I hope tomorrow is a better day"
or "I need a good night of sleep"
or "My kids need a good night of sleep"
or "How could she not be my favorite- I mean, look at that smile"
4 comments:
oh Angela, I can absolutely relate...but sure...only on "SOME" days and even fewer if it is only on the days that I can actually bring myself to admit it! I can even admit that one night last week as I was up with Johnathan, I actually thought "really, we did this again?????" and certainly we will still do it yet again (yes we are planning on more!), but they are those random honest fleeting thoughts we have as parents. Be so greatful that you have this little cherub that some days can just be your favorite so you can make it through until tomorrow when you are trying to really make them feel (and yes you do believe) that they are all your favorites again!
She is adorable! I know just what you mean. My little girl is my biggest fan and hasn't learned how to complain yet. It is just a joy to be in her presence. The boys fight, try to negotiate and argue about everything it seems. They won't eat anything I make unless it is PB&J (and then they still find something to complain about). I often wonder if and when my little girl will become difficult to please too. It is hard to imagine! I hope you had a good nights rest and this day goes better. How do you do a blurb book? Do you just print out the pages on the Internet or what?
Maybe it's the baby of the family thing. I have the same feelings about Jimmer...often! He's still so sweet and mostly innocent. It doesn't hurt that he's also a charmer!
Thank God for babies! One more reason to have another(?!). You know, in case Ariana grows out of that phase...right? ;-)
Also, isn't your older son old enough to cook for himself?! Just another option for him! Kids like options, right?
I hope you feel better soon!
I think we ALL can relate, some days are just better then others, some kids have better days then others, etc.
Don't be too rough on yourself, we're all human even if we are Mommy and not supposed to play 'favorite'
I hope you get to feeling better soon!!
OH and I love her pretty little red dress!
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