A welcome gift
“How’s it going?” my neighbor asked yesterday as I ran after Ladybug, who had taken a detour on her way to the front steps to chase after a small dog.
“Oh, we’re having a hard day,” I replied breathlessly as I tried to free an arm to grab Ladybug. It wasn’t an easy task considering I again thought it was more practical to carry the diaper bag, my purse, a drink, Ladybug’s sippy cup, play phone and stray toys as individual items rather than to stuff them into one carry-all. One day I’ll learn.
“What happened?” she asked.
“Well, let’s just say you know it’s never good when the manager of the grocery store gives you a balloon to help you calm down your child.”
“Been there, done that,” my neighbor said with a knowing nod of her head.
Welcome to toddlerhood.
“Oh, we’re having a hard day,” I replied breathlessly as I tried to free an arm to grab Ladybug. It wasn’t an easy task considering I again thought it was more practical to carry the diaper bag, my purse, a drink, Ladybug’s sippy cup, play phone and stray toys as individual items rather than to stuff them into one carry-all. One day I’ll learn.
“What happened?” she asked.
“Well, let’s just say you know it’s never good when the manager of the grocery store gives you a balloon to help you calm down your child.”
“Been there, done that,” my neighbor said with a knowing nod of her head.
Welcome to toddlerhood.
posted by Michelle Mahfoufi at 6:39 AM
Michelle recently gave up her career to be a full-time stay-at-home mom to a toddler. At least that's the plan ....
2 Comments:
Sorry you had a rough day. Hopefully Ladybug will crash a little early tonight and you can get some rest. Those nights are rare, but it's always nice to wish ... :)
kks
Believe it or not, I did get in bed early -- around 10 p.m. (yes, that's early in our household). But that doesn't count when you have to get up at 5 a.m. ...
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