The Lazy Organizer: I’ve Felt Your Pain

Thursday, July 12, 2007

I’ve Felt Your Pain

"You mean I’m supposed to be enjoying all the dirty diapers and the spitting up and never getting enough sleep and being stuck at home all day with little people who can’t speak English but babble in their cute little voices until I think I’m going to lose my mind? Let’s get serious people. And honest."

Look at me, I'm quoting myself. And only a week late. Find out more about The Pain at GNMParents.

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8 Comments:

At July 12, 2007, Kimberly said...: Oh wow...I really needed to read that. Really.
At July 12, 2007, Montserrat said...: I love the way you write!
At July 13, 2007, Barb, sfo said...: I think everyone has their "preferred age" that they just deal with best. For some moms, it's newborns; for others, it's toddlers. But I too prefer my children verbal, ambulatory and potty-trained! I enjoy watching them do all that they have learned to do. The big milestones don't make me mourn their earlier days--they make me celebrate their accomplishments.
At July 13, 2007, An Ordinary Mom said...: Yet another fabulous article! I really enjoy your writing style.
At July 14, 2007, Amy Jane said...: I got a line from an aunt that somehow balanced this for me. It might not work for anyone else, but she told me "This is a time you will cherish."

For me that was what I needed to hear-- not that I'd miss it, or had to enjoy it now (other than choosing to enjoy it just helps with daily living), but that I'm making memories I will hold in my heart.

That to me was such a different message from all the others that demanded I "enjoy" (as you say) this crazy-challenging time.

I always tell them, "There's things You're gland to leave behind, too."
At July 14, 2007, Anonymous said...: Speaking as one of those older women, I can tell you that the lack of sleep, dirty diapers, spitting up and all that fades into the background of your memory and then you'll be glad that you 'enjoyed' those years. Enjoy them ALL!
At July 14, 2007, Anonymous said...: And may I add that although I am a woman of advanced years (55 of them), I LOVE reading your blog and check it first every morning.
You are an inspiration to me.
At July 16, 2007, Misty said...: It is one of the hardest jobs I have ever done. I have 3 children, and we're not done. We hope to have a 4th and 5th. The work doubles every child I add on. Every day I am over whelmed with the task ahead, but I do truly love it, wouldn't change it for the world, and some how I manage to get it done. No sleep, cranky, and all.