This morning my neighbor stopped by to give us some mail that she accidently got in her stuff. I heard the door bell ring and automatically I look around here's what I see:
1. My floor is COVERED in food. (I'll explain in a minute)
2. The boys room is a disaster and covered in clothes.
3. Caleb's books and train tracks are all over the living room.
4. Caleb's running around with only a shirt on. Yes, that includes NO diaper.
and last but not least...
5. I'm still in my pj's, hair and make-up a mess, and feeling gross.
I think to myself..."can I just pretend I'm not home?" Of course that would be rude since she can definitely hear my children playing, so I open the door (no way was I going to invite her in to this craziness) and we visit for a minute. I shut the door and feel so embarrased. There really are reasons for each of the things I listed above. Let me explain.
1. My floor is COVERED in food.
Kyson has decided food is for the birds. If I put food on his tray he takes one maybe two bites and the rest he throws on the ground. Some he just drops over the side and some he literally chucks as far as he can throw. I try to sweep the floor after every meal but I hadn't swept up his breakfast yet. If I try to feed him myself with a spoon he won't open his mouth. Yes we have had many stubborn wars and he always wins. I'm literally going crazy. I just don't know what to do. The only nutrition he is getting is a drink called Pediasure. I'm still nursing him at night when he wakes up but he isn't interested during the day anymore. He just looks at me...smiles...and bites down. THIS HURTS LIKE CRAZY!!! He was doing really well with food but the last couple of weeks he has digressed to almost eating nothing. Needless to say if he doesn't do any better I plan on calling his doctor on Monday and maybe we'll see a speech therapist.
2. The boys room is a disaster and covered in clothes.This morning I got amibitious and decided to go through all of the boys clothes and put away everything they've grown out of. It was quite the project since I've been neglecting this job for a while. So, while their room was covered in clothes, it really was an organized mess. Now I am happy to look in their closets and see them looking so much better! (on a side note this was a little sad because I put away everything under 12 months. Kyson is growing up...he's almost not my baby anymore!)
3. Caleb's books and trains are all over the living room.While I was going through the clothes Caleb kept messing up my piles. I ended up getting out his trains and a few other toys for him to play with in the living room until I finished. Thus, the mess in that room too.
4. Caleb's running around with only a shirt on. Yes, that includes NO diaper. First let me say, don't judge me please...I'm trying to potty train the kid and this is the only thing that is working. If he has a diaper or underwear on he doesn't tell me he needs to go. Oh, and I didn't get this idea on my own...I read about it on babycenter.com. My first reaction to this idea was, that sounds crazy, but it seems to be working so I'm going with it for now.
5. I'm still in my pj's, hair and make-up a mess, and feeling gross.
I often wait until I put the boys down for a nap to take my shower. Otherwise Caleb is running in and out of the bathroom pulling back the shower curtain and driving me crazy. If I lock him out I'm always worried about what he's doing to Kyson. (Sometimes he likes to sit on his head) I don't know when other people shower who have toddlers!
To my neighbor: If you would like to stop by, now would be a great time. My boys are sleeping and I've taken a shower. The living room and bedrooms are much cleaner and I would feel comfortable inviting you in for a little visit. I guess I'll just have to be a better neighbor and invite you over for dinner sometime so we can actually get to know each other better rather then the random times we say hi in passing. I appreciate you bringing me my mail and in the future I hope I can be a better neighbor.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Welcome to my life...
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When do mothers with small children shower? Never. The answer is never. Except on Sunday. That's it. Sunday I look fine. The other days of the week...not so much. I pretty much wear pajamas until 2:00. Hair and makeup? Not happening.
It's rough sometimes when they're young.
that is my life everyday, except i don't usually have any good excuses for my messy house or the state of any of our appearances. i think you are an awesome mom and look up to you so much. you've got a lot on your plate (potty training and feeding issues, to name a few) so give yourself a break. thanks for sharing your morning, though. it's nice to know i'm not the only stressed mom out there.
Take a deep breath! What a crazy morning...I'm sure you're feeling overwhelmed. But, it is true...you are an incredible Mom. I admire you so much for all that you do! You are the greatest! Love you tons! I'll pray Kyson will come around with his eating habits.
a shower? what is that? i love this post! i'm glad i'm not the only one like that!! and the naked potty training thing does work!! I've done it with two kids now. (one wasn't mine)
I remember Emma throwing stuff off her tray...sometimes when we told her no, she'd take something and hold it over the edge of the tray to make sure we were watching her naughtiness. It was hideous but also hilarious. Emma has always been picky and I always have to remind myself that if she's hungry, she'll eat...she's not going to starve herself.
Someday you're really going to enjoy reading this little snapshot of life with two toddlers! It reminds me of this quote from President Monson from last conference: "If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will—to your surprise—miss them profoundly."
Ah, the joys of motherhood!
I just love read and looking at the pictures on your blog. I only have one little boy and I feel the same way. I either shower during nap time or I get up really early and shower and do everything before mine wakes up then I can do something else during naps. My sis in law did the potty training with no diaper or underwear and it worked for her.
Wow, you are a trooper! As for Kyson not eating, if it makes you feel any better, I go through the same thing with Chloe constantly. What I have learned is that she eventually always starts eating again even if it seems that she is totally regressing for a while. I have also noticed that if she is feeling a little under the weather, she will have NOTHING to do with food. Her speech therapist told me me to just hang in there through the hard times, be consistent, continue to offer her food even if she puts nothing to her mouth. The key is to make it a HAPPY experience no matter what!! I know thats hard when you feel like screaming with frustration though. Hang in there, you're doing great, Andrea!
You are not alone! i have been there many times myself. i think that it is so silly that we never know this part of momming until we are in it and are suprised and feel like we are so off balance. just a warning...4 year olds and 7 year olds are soooo emotional. boys and girls, doesn't ,matter. great way to potty train... but like everything, just because it works for one doesn't mean it will work for another! have a wonderful day!
Oops...I just left a novel, but it was erased! Anyway, I was totally dying laughing reading this post because a similar thing happened yesterday, but my neighbor came in and saw B's bedroom with the changing of clothes, and toys all over, and laundry downstairs...her little girl came running in our house through our garage to play with our B, so my neighbor had to come in and get her! lol After the red on my face left, I had to laugh! It seems like the only time people surprise me, are times like this! lol You are doing great!!!!! And as for the showers, I am totally with you and wait for the more relaxing time of naps!! :) Hope you guys are doing wonderful!
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