Every year around this time I start to feel a nervous breakdown coming on. This year is no exception. We are a month into summer and the kids have pitched a tent on my last nerve. In between me screaming at the twins to get out of bed, clean up after them themselves, and slow down on the snacking, I have a Maizy to deal with. For example, tonight Maizy bugged me for about two hours to take our dog on a walk. I finally agreed and then quickly remembered that the dog ate his collar last week. No collar, no leash, no walk. Maizy seemed to take the news really well. I felt relieved that she didn’t spiral and just quietly went to her room. Wait for it…..
Five minutes later she comes to me with a ponytail holder around the dog’s neck and the leash attached to that, bragging about how she figured out a solution therefore she will be a scientist when she grows up and we can resume our walking plan now. As I stood there watching my dog gasp for air as Maizy basked in the glory of her new found career choice, I was hit in the face with the realization that Maizy’s brain will never conform to what I would like it to be. And also, she must be watched like a hawk at all times. The notion of a relaxing summer went up in smoke at that moment like one of my many baking attempts. This is normally the part where I say something like, “but I wouldn’t change a thing” or “thank goodness for the crazy” but I’m not going to do that this time. Not because I would change things or I’m not thankful, but because sometimes your kids can really push your buttons and it’s annoying and it’s ok to feel that. It doesn’t make you a bad parent, just an honest one, and one who drinks wine. Lots and lots of wine. LOL!!! Happy Summer
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