Life doesn't seem to slow down. like ever. There are things going on from sunup to way past sundown. I do my best to do it all with a smile, patience and a little bit of * I've been staying up far too late recently. I find myself needing moment(s) to myself to escape everything else and watch one flippin show that has nothing to do with anything. I want/need to laugh, to cry, to feel something in someone else's life that has absolutely nothing to do with anything for one hour. That hour just happens to come after the 10 o'clock news.
* Tim's shingles are lingering. They aren't full born shingles anymore, and all things considered he's been able to manage the pain really well. However, he did not find it at all entertaining, nor did he understand what I meant when I said, "well at least it was you and not me". I had to go on and explain that life would be a little difficult if "mommy had shingles" and then he made me feel bad because I basically said that Mommy was more important than Daddy. My bad, that's not exactly what I was saying.
* When you take your kids furniture shopping, do it carefully. Plan your route. Decide which stores you really want to attempt that kind of an adventure in. When you're worried about the store and even more worried about your kid, take food to keep them busy, but remember you only have as long as that food lasts and whatever you do - don't choose messy food.
* Lately when we leave Cameron we've been telling him that we're going for "a run". Usually this works for him and he knows I'm coming back. I'm beginning to notice signs that he's starting to realize that I'm not being completely honest. Do you think it's the fact that I'm not wearing running clothes or the fact that I don't come back sweaty that gives it away?
* I've recently begun a tradition with Cameron that stems from long ago moments with my Grandfather, something that makes me smile every time we hug.
* We carved and painted pumpkins. It was glorious. It was funny. It was family. and I loved every minute. What's even better is that we say goodbye to the pumpkins every morning when we leave for school and Cameron makes sure that we say goodbye to Tucker's pumpkin in particular. He's a riot. Yes, you read that right we have a pumpkin for Tucker; 5 pumpkins in all - one for every member of our family. and no I didn't roast any seeds, that would be far too crafty and resourceful.
*Therapy comes in all forms, sort of like God. You can find hidden magic in all sorts of things if you take the time to let your shoulders relax and take a minute. Here's to taking a minute when I have them, grabbing the camera when I need to but also knowing when to put it down and just soak it up. That's what Mommyhood is all about - or so I'm learning.
* Oh and before I forget: I have to say it somewhere -- I've still got it. I might be getting older, my body might have jiggly bits and sag more than I ever knew was possible, but I've still got it! I can dance, I can sing (horribly), I can have fun and I can still be a good Mom. I may never have it all together, to be honest I hope that I don't -- what would be the fun in that, but as long as my family and I can find something that resembles a dance floor and find our rhythm, life is good.
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