Being a single parent is EXHAUSTING!!!
At the the end of the day....I love being a parent. :)
I woke on this beautiful Sunday morning eager for every unplanned moment.
Ok yes....some planned moments. I'm a schedule freak...I like schedules!
The rememberance of September 11th at church was the perfect way to start my day.
And let me tell you that sitting next to my sixteen year old in a pew always softens me.
Today we had a small friend sitting with us as well....her 6 year old muted giggles while playing tic-tac-toe on the church bulletin were a reminder of innocence. That and she was showing no mercy to the sixteen year old. Sometimes the best part of finding the church bulletin in my purse later...is seeing what was written or drawn.
Lunch was had with friends, where we learned the passion of Steelers fans.
I'm pretty sure the seven of us....were the only ones there specifically for the food.
The company was great, the fans were exuberant.
http://thesaurus.com/ (I had to look it up to be sure I was using the best word)
Steelers Fans....Enough said.
Once, home I filled the crock-pot for dinner and took my girl Maggie to the dog park.
She ran and ran and ran and ran. Poor girl....shoulda taken her there weeks ago. Sitting under the trees, with a friend and a cool breeze blowing, we almost lost track of time.....and that's where I realized.....there's still so much left to do!!
Dinner, dishes, pack lunches...wait I wanted to paint my toe nails....laundry...
did I pack the lunches??
"You two stop arguing..."
"Share...." (Like you thought you'd still be saying this to a sixteen and a thirteen year old.)
And if I heard the phrase "that's so annoying" one more time.
I might have screamed...maybe I did :)
"You two stop arguing....."
As the evening came to an end.
Both of my children capitvated by the programs remembering 9/11 and asking questions.
Wanting to know....
Remember, I crave the moments my children want to talk with me....so "we remembered".
The prodigal thirteen year old son accompanies me to walk the dogs...
while riding his skateboard.
I think its a ploy to ride in the street at nite.
But it works for me:)
Did I pack the lunches? Oh geesh....
"Mom, will you remove my toenail polish? My fingernails are wet."
Me: Yes, Silly girl.
"Mom, will you wash my hair for me? I forgot and my fingernails are wet...."
Me:"Baby girl its late...i'm exhausted."
So I took the trash out...put our lunch boxes in the fridge.
Then I hear the bathroom water running.
And realize,...they're not arguing.
They're washing her hair.
(Insert mooshy silly smile on mother's face here)
And so another Sunday has passed and I am reminded once again.
I'm exhausted.
I'm a blessed exhausted mom....and I wouldn't have it any other way.
PS. Dear God, please forgive the curse word I said as I was leaving the parking lot at lunch. She's got your back and she called me on it.
PSS. We're only human :)
| Main Entry: | exuberant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | energetic, enthusiastic |
| Synonyms: | animated, ardent, bouncy, brash, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, eager, ebullient, effervescent, elated, excited, exhilarated, feeling one's oats, frolicsome, gay, high-spirited, lively, passionate, sparkling, spirited, sprightly, vigorous, vivacious, zappy, zestful, zingy, zippy |
