Okay, I know I complain about my kids, but the truth is that I love them dearly and there is nothing I wouldn't do for them. I can't count the number of sacrifices that have made to make sure they have what they need. I can't count the number of sleepless nights I have endured to sit up and watch sick child. I can't remember a night when I haven't at least one of three in bed with me. Yes, it's true, a mother's love has no boundaries. Motherhood brings with it many frustrations, but I wouldn't trade the experiences and unconditional love for anything. Each of my three have their own personalities and traits that I love. Let me elaborate...
DQ: Has the strongest personality of the three. Her personality can be considered a blessing and a curse. I love the fact that she expresses herself so strongly. She is creative and some of her writings have blown me away. I've tried to encourage her to channel some of frustrations positively by writing. DQ loves to be around people and this has caused us to clash some because I'm the opposite. I try hard to understand her desire to be with the in crowd and why peer opinions are so important to her. I never was part of a clique, I just wandered from crowd to crowd during my junior and high school years. So I've had to explain to her that I trust her judgement in choosing good friends. DQ's personality is just like her dad's and his family, so when she came out in her winter coat this morning, I laughed until I cried. I then made her find a light jacket, it was cool, and she was dressed like it was twenty below. She is tall and slim and wears her clothes well. I can't remember when I wore a size zero. She is smart as a whip and I know she will eventually find her way.
LB: He is the most laid back kid I know. He just goes with the flow and hardly ever gets upset. He is patient and if I tell him to wait for something, he usually does. He can make a friend anywhere and will play with anyone. He is 100% boy and sometimes dealing with those traits is maddening. He loves his baby sister to death, it is the older one that he despises. I'm sure time will bring the two closer. He is with his dad now, and LP and I miss him so much! The first week after he left, DQ walked around in a daze and when we went to visit him, she followed him everywhere. She even sat on the bathtub as he was trying to bathe and he said, "it's okay, she can stay." He loves making good grades and is continually on the honor roll. He has the same third grade teacher that DQ had, and I'm sure Mrs. B notices the difference.
LP: Spoiled rotten. This came from a combination of folks...mom, dad, papa, big brother. LP is cute as a button and knows how to work her cute. She gotten everything from free biscuits @ KFC to free sodas at Taco Bell! Her personalty varies, depending on who she is around. So now I'm dealing with DQ, Jr. Her tantrums have ranged from not wanting cereal for breakfast to she is the only one who cleans up her room. This has led to a few rounds from the two of us. I refuse to go there with a five year old. But for the most part, LP is my little princess. She is the most loving child I have and often is in my space when I'm laying down or sitting on the couch. She sleeps with me most nights and I have to wake up a few times to pry her off of my back. She started school and it was a major adjustment. She had been going to our campus based center and basically got her way. Not only is Kindergarten a bit more structured, she has to deal with 23 others instead of 9 others. The first month was tough, but I see a major improvement. She is learning so much and it's a joy to watch her practice what she's learned and teach her stuffed animals their letters and numbers.
Yes, being a mother is rewarding. I've heard people say the time flies, but it really isn't going fast for me, I guess because I have learned to take it a day at a time, not rush their growth and developement and just enjoy the time I have with them. I'm sure in a couple of weeks, I'll post another confessions entry.
2 comments:
You are such a beautiful person. I agree with you about mothering. It's the hardest job you'll ever love. LP and MI are very similar, too. Love 'em to death but they sure do know how to manipulate.
We have another thing in common. I never was part of a clique either. I went from one group to another throughout jr. and senior high.
It's not going fast for me, either. Maybe we are doing something right -- living in the moment rather than getting busy with other things.
I sure enjoyed seeing the 3 little'uns at LB's birthday party. DQ is so tall and slender! I can't wait to see what the next few years hold for all those children.
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