If you're a mom, you can tell by the title of the post what my day was like :-)
You know, one of those days where 8pm can't come fast enough.
One of those days where everything your child says is in that oh so fun "whiny" tone.
One of those days where your child thinks you're speaking in tongues when you tell him it's time for a nap.
One of those days where you're meeting your child's every need and he's still not content.
One of those days.
And yet, I have to remind myself, that's it is JUST one of those days. That most days are incredible days where I can hardly stop smiling because my son is so wonderfully goofy and ornery and chunky and lovable. Most days I beg Peter to let him come sleep with us because I just want to snuggle his sweet little body. I guess it's the "one of those days" that makes us appreciate the wonderful every other days that much more.
Even tonight, when Benjamin woke up crying 40 minutes ago needing his mom, I sighed out of exasperation when I heard him on the monitor. But when I go to comfort him and he snuggles into my chest and falls asleep instantly, it's hard not to melt into his cuteness. He didn't want to let go of his mama tonight and cried when I finally put him down 30 minutes later. While I was holding him I just cherished his sweet, perfect face. I cherished how lucky I was to be his mom and how blessed I am even on "one of those days." I rocked him and sang to him and prayed for him. And I prayed for myself....that I'd be the mom of patience and wisdom and love that he will need. Because I know there will be many more "one of those days" in my future and that I will fail him miserably without the Lord's strength.
I sure do love my little boy, even when he makes me want to pull out every one of my freshly cut hairs, ha! :-) And yes, I want to be a mom of patience but I'd still LOVE it if he'd sleep through the night tonight.
I should have known today was going to be a long day because yesterday when the weather was beautiful, we went to the park, and let him play. But he wasn't overly happy. He whined on the swing.
Who whines on a swing? On a beautiful 60 degree day in January? Really Benjamin, really? :-)
He at least sort of enjoyed climbing the steps of the slide!
Here's a few pictures from the park.
my cutie....yogurt lips and all!
swinging away
having some yogurt parfait for a snack
at least one of us enjoyed the swing
looking so big in his new Target clearance shoes!
he's cute even if he wouldn't smile
getting re-acquainted with this grass stuff
"from up here, you all look like little ants" thought Benjamin
my little monkey climber
I think I captured at least a partial smile
made it to the top!
riding on the merry-go-round for a minute!
Here's to hoping tomorrow is one of the other kind of days :-)
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