1.19.2012

Scootin' to happiness.

Oh my. It has been a rough couple of weeks. The joyful three year old you see pictured above is not always so joyful. J has been working nonstop and although I have always known that I need time alone, never has it been so absolutely clear that damnit I NEED SOME TIME ALONE! PLEASE! Like in a sauna, or on a beach.

I practically cried (well actually I did cry, I should say that I practically broke down completely) last week when my double, jog style stroller got two flats and I couldn't go for a long walk. Fortunately I have a back up stroller that seats one baby and as you can see, I have a mighty talented scooter ridin' boy, so we made it out of the house. And even though we need rain and snow, the sun was such a gift last week. There's nothing like sunshine on my face to brighten things up.

I was my own worst enemy, trying to do it all and beating myself up for not adhering to all of the suggestions in the perfect parenting books and blogs. Then I read this post and laughed so hard. Damn did that feel good. She is FUNNY. Sometimes I just need a change in perspective. Scootin' with Finn is always good for that.

4 comments:

  1. I love these shots! and you are way too amazing to be beat up on like that :) How about a beach and a sauna in the hotel? One week without kids... call me.

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    1. Go Jasona. If I was there I would give you both a break. If you can make it down here you can drop those cute bundles off on me and go have some fun on your own.

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  2. Ditto. Needing the time alone and beating myself up thinking I am selfish for feeling that way. Getting out for fun in nature helps for sure. When I'm in a rut like that, it is hard to find the motivation and "talk myself off the cliff".

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  3. Gosh that Momastery post was exactly what I needed to read. Thanks for sharing your teary moment -- I have puh-lenty -- and they are a-OK. All that "should do/should feel" crap is just crap. Now, get to the beach :)

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