My parents are here. It was very odd at first because I realized that my mom hasn't been here since Sage was born (4 years). She is amazed by our 'windmill exchange' cabinets in our kitchen. Rock has even been hanging around and watching tv and talking with dad. Mom is completely catching up my laundry (happy dance for that one) and enlightening me about all the goings on in G-burg. I actually told her that I do miss my family but I am glad I am not raising them in the midst of all that 'drama'. I am so thankful that I don't deal with all that on a regular basis. Way less stressful here.
They are on their way to Yellowstone and we leave on Thurs for the Black Hills and Estes Park. Going to see Jay and Ad in Denver as well. Any good advice for a trip out that way is always appreciated. I think we will be gone about 10 days. We are even pulling the airstream to camp. It should be fun.
With the extra people and Rock hanging around it gets kinda crowded in here and I came to realize that how your day goes is entirely up to you as far as your attitude. I have had my moments, like when the kids are running thru like a herd of elephants and wrestling, I want to crawl into bed and cover my head. And then there are those times, like last night when Mom and I just talked downstairs, folded clothes and caught up. It was good. It is also so nice to have someone help with the meals and cleanup. I always forget how spoiled I feel when Mom is here and then of course they leave. I think I cried everytime they left after each of the kids were born. I just don't realize how much I miss that feeling of having family around. The help and acceptance that is unquestionable and given so freely. Of course it's not perfect but I am honestly not use to my 'mom' being around. You know how you can let them see you however, they changed your diapers for goodness sake. It is kinda nice. The kids are really enjoying them being here as well. They have a continuous audience for whatever they are doing which is a break for me as well. Good to have family.
3 comments:
That's awesome Kim! Aren't Mom's great?! It is the greatest blessing to have someone do those household things for you. Send me to a spa or just do my laundry for me...it's all the same.
Glad you are enjoying having your parents here.
Have a great trip! Hopefully Hunter's "Sage withdrawal" isn't too much for him to handle! :-)
Teresa
Hey Kim! I just discovered your blog! Its GREAT!!! I feel the same way that you do about if anyone else ever reads my blog. Keep it up! I can't wait to see your next post!!!
Kim, this is the sweetest post. I think it's cool you feel that way about your stepmom...that she is just 'mom'. Even with all of a parent's quirks, they are just that...the people who always love you for you. I hope my kids feel that way about me when they're grown.
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