Ava stopped taking afternoon naps three months ago, so I have almost completely forgotten what it's like to be left alone. My afternoon workout no longer exists, a couple extra pounds have crept in because of it. My reading, computer, and TV times no longer coexists from 1-3pm, showers, bathroom trips, and phone conversations generally occur with an audience, and now I have to watch what I say for a whole 12 hours a day. One good thing about an almost 3 toddler, they like to play more often by themselves, hence the current five minutes to myself.
Ava and I have had some really great days and some really bad days together. The bad days generally end in lots of whining, on both our parts, and patience runs thin. I have to work on this and make sure we stay busy. Ava likes it and I like it. Her little mind is in warp speed and every experience, however mundane to me, is important to her.
She is taller (just about half of me), talks in sentences I didn't even think she would know how to put together, has regressed a little with her potty usage for no apparent reason, has said to me: "don't touch me" which actually made me laugh out loud, "uh oh, me go potty...that's ok...me 'member next time", "mommy, me tell you secret...no.body. take your eye" (?), every morning when she wakes up I hear her say "mommy, sun is out!", the hugs and kisses are still free of charge, preschool is on the horizon this coming fall (which I am only semi-excited about), and my mind has started wondering towards another kid in the house. I'm still not all the way there, but it does creep in every once and awhile, and only if my husband signs a legal form on what kind of help will be required from him. ;-)
January is almost over (thank goodness) and I am hopeful the sun will shine a little more each day. Not only in the sky but in our household. We need help in the happy department lately. I am smiling at the same time as typing right now though. Ava is playing with her Toy Story loot. She is so funny with creative play and that does make me happy...see the sunshine helped a little today. :-)
3 comments:
Sweet deal. Plus another kid in the house would give Ava someone to play with! It's scary that they are almost ready for pre-school!!???!!! I keep asking Christopher every day- "where did my baby go?' hahaha!!!
January is tough slogging, so give yourself a break! I think good vs. hard days are about 50/50. Anything better is a gift, right?! Ava is delightful, self-centered, smart, funny, loving. Everything you want a two year old to be. Pre-school will be awesome for her.... and after that first tear you shed is gone, you will love your time. You deserve it and it always makes for a better mom. Something everyone deserves.
We all have some BAD days...let me tell you! We need to do some serious swapping--then you can have some free time again!
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