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Pancakes.
All I wanted was pancakes. But instead, as we juggled two kids within the confines of the Perkins booth, I got Sprout's spilled apple juice on my lap and Cubbie's multiple attempts at standing in his high chair.
I looked at the ceiling and prayed for God's patience. I then spotted a nice family of four with two well behaved grade schoolers and thought...
"I can't wait until my boys are older!"
I know, I know. Bad mommy! I feel guilty even admitting it.
But that thought has crossed my mind a lot lately. People tell us that this is just a "Season of Life" or "Little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems." But in the heat of the moment, I just can't imagine how it could get anymore challenging than this, as Sprout kicks the booth repeatedly, eliciting stares from the couple behind us. Or as Cubbie throws his spoon on the floor for the twentieth time.
Now, don't get me wrong, I am thankful for all we have and I love my children dearly. But...
All I wanted was pancakes!
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Do YOU have any Mama Guilt on your mind today? Blog about it, funny or serious, post a link back to me, then come back here and enter your post link into the MckLinky. Don't forget to leave me a comment too!Or feel free to write about your Mama Guilt in the comments below.
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You know I had to go dig up the biscuits post (with a link added to you, of course)...
Sometimes it is so hard to enjoy the moment while we just work to get through it, isn't it.
Have a great Monday.
Ah! I so know this feeling. I do have to ease your mind a little and say that the family with the behaved kids....they probably starting fighting and screaming soon after you left or when they got in the car. I had someone tell me my kids were so well behaved once at the grocery store...I told her to give them a few minutes.
When I was pregnant with my second, my first was still climbing into bed with us and I wanted to nip it in the bud before baby #2 arrived. We spent several nights with tears, putting him back in bed (oly for him to find his way back), the list goes on. One day a co-worker was talking about her daughter graduating high school and how she misses when she would come in and sleep with them. I never attempted to put him back again!
Even so....I keep wishing for ONE day when a child in my family won't whine or cry over something:)
Shea
Funny story and...not so funny when you are in the midst of it? Wow you are bringing back memories!!
Restaurants are so tough with little ones. It's so frustrating because you're paying for the experience of a relaxing meal only to find that you're anything but relaxed. It's only natural to long for a day when you can put a bite of food in your mouth, sit back, chew and swallow it without having to stop mid-chomp to referee the action at the table. Of course, when they are that big we'll probably look longingly at the table next to us with the toddler tossing his pancakes on the floor. :-)
We usually go out every Friday, insane I know.. but after last week and the way my kids behaved-Alex literally running around the restaurant, we are not going out for a few weeks until they show us that they can behave again.
I totally think, it will be nice when they are older and just sit.. but then I saw The Flying Scottsdale, where he was being terrorized at school and I think, nope don't get any older.
By the way I have a couple of awards for you on my blog today :)
My guilt is actually saying: I do not want to hear the word mommy for the next five minutes!!!
Happy Monday! Im always full of guilt!!
I have something for you on my blog as well. :0)
:( Sorry sweety! Been there... its tough bringing the kiddies out sometimes!
Be blessed-
Amanda
I know what you mean! I remember those days. Now my kids are 19, 12, 8, & 6 so it's not as much of that. Although there are still those days. :)
I think I want pancakes now!
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It get different. Lot of worries to come when they are out and about in the world.
Maybe pancakes at home next time!! Ha! But I have to agree- bigger kids bigger problems. I rather have little kids spilling juice on me then big kids and teenager issues. I can sleep after a night of spilled juice, toys everywhere, mommy this and mommy that. But daughters and boy problems, skipping school, teen drivers- umm yea.....hello pass the xanax please!
Sorry it was one of those days, sometimes taking kids out is NOT easy! But don't wish this time away, I hear the "issues" only get bigger the bigger they get! :)
Hope you had a good weekend!!
Man, it must be in the air. I've wanted IHOP since last night!
And by the way, I'm going to post something about giving away a teenager. Big problem (he's actually an excellent kid, but I fear for him as an adult with the choices he's making.)
Following your blog from Friday Follow.
Have a nice week.
I am hungry!
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Next week you will come across a family who has kids that are far more energetic and antsy than yours and you will once again count your lucky stars!
Amanda @ I am Mommy, suggested I stop by to share a link with you...I've linked it up.
And don't worry - I've had those same thoughts about my kids too!
Ooooh, I must play along with this feature next week! I always have some form of mama guilt (it comes with being a mom, doesn't it?), and would LOVE to let it all out!
Today my mama guilt is that both G and I have been feeling sick lately; but I've been letting DH baby us both, and I feel like I should be putting G's health first and forgetting about my own sickness. Makes me feel like an under-achieving mama.
~Elizabeth
Confessions From A Working Mom
Hi Cop Mama,
I still have this meme on the back burner. In the meantime I have a little something for you on my blog.
I know the feeling...but now mine are getting bigger and i want them little again : (
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