Today while I was waiting to see Lena give a presentation at school, I started to talk to one of the mothers. She saw David and asked if he was in preschool, when I said yes, she then followed up with an indignant, "Fulltime?" I ignored her judgemental response and explained he would be going to Kinder in the fall and how excited I was that it was a full day program. She replied by saying she didn't like the full day because that meant 6 full hours without her child, and she couldn't let her fragile kindergartener experience so much time away from her mother...
So here is my question for today...Why must mommies be such haters to other mothers???!!! Why do some find it so important to bring other mothers down to prove their worth?? Here are some truths. ALL moms experience atleast 1 grocery or public meltdown! ALL moms have bad parenting days! ALL moms experience anxiety that they have somehow permanently scared their kids! ALL moms worry their kids may not be accepted by their friends! ALL moms are scared their kids will end up losers when they grow up. So why can't we just bond over our insecurities???!!
Back to the lovely woman at school...in mommy language she was telling me that somehow I was a BAD mom by having my kid in preschool fulltime! And as a double zinger I was a BAD mom because I was excited for him to be away from me. A few years ago, I would have zinged her back or just thought maybe she was right! But, you know what? I am not a mommy hater! Instead I say MOMMIES Unite! Cut the crap! My kids are just fine!! Your kids are fine! And we can BOTH be good Mommies!!
Now excuse me while I go enjoy some alone time! (:
Hugs and Raspberries
L
Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Success!!
Well, at the end of Week #1 of the New Year and I am staying on track.
1. Went on a Date Night - Yup
1/5 - Me and the hubby enjoyed some yummy french food. But to be honest, any food would have been a treat. It just felt REALLY good to enjoy a warm meal without interuptions or kids complaining about eating their veggies!
2. Tried a new recipe - Yup
Actually I have tried 2 new recipes. Ina Garten is my new food crush. I tried her scallops in pernod sauce which was awesome!! For the 2nd recipe I actually went out and bought myself a belated x-mas present...A dutch oven! Ever since I became a foodie I have dreamt of having one. To celebrate my purchase I made Ina's short ribs which are baked in an ENTIRE bottle of wine and lots of veggies and spices. I now know what fresh fennel looks like. Who knew? Of course all of these ingredients were baked and simmered in my dutch oven. (: This recipe was not as good as the scallops, but still good enough for my family of 4 to eat all 6 servings!!(:
3. Stayed up late and enjoyed some "me time" - Yup
My new addiction..Words with Friends on my IPhone. I have been staying up until 2 or 3am playing this game..LOVE IT!
4. Watched the biggest loser premiere while snacking on vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and whip cream - Oh Yeah!!
I seriously did! Crying over my ice cream, loving every minute of it.
5. Laughed more - Yup!
Amazing what good food and quality time does for me.
This whole resolution thing is a snap!(:
Hugs and Raspberries!
L
1. Went on a Date Night - Yup
1/5 - Me and the hubby enjoyed some yummy french food. But to be honest, any food would have been a treat. It just felt REALLY good to enjoy a warm meal without interuptions or kids complaining about eating their veggies!
2. Tried a new recipe - Yup
Actually I have tried 2 new recipes. Ina Garten is my new food crush. I tried her scallops in pernod sauce which was awesome!! For the 2nd recipe I actually went out and bought myself a belated x-mas present...A dutch oven! Ever since I became a foodie I have dreamt of having one. To celebrate my purchase I made Ina's short ribs which are baked in an ENTIRE bottle of wine and lots of veggies and spices. I now know what fresh fennel looks like. Who knew? Of course all of these ingredients were baked and simmered in my dutch oven. (: This recipe was not as good as the scallops, but still good enough for my family of 4 to eat all 6 servings!!(:
3. Stayed up late and enjoyed some "me time" - Yup
My new addiction..Words with Friends on my IPhone. I have been staying up until 2 or 3am playing this game..LOVE IT!
4. Watched the biggest loser premiere while snacking on vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and whip cream - Oh Yeah!!
I seriously did! Crying over my ice cream, loving every minute of it.
5. Laughed more - Yup!
Amazing what good food and quality time does for me.
This whole resolution thing is a snap!(:
Hugs and Raspberries!
L
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
So, the question of the day...What are my New Years Resolutions??
Every year I say I will lose 10 lbs, sleep more, and be more creative. But none of those ever come true. Why? Because I need to get REAL with myself. It's not that I am not capable of achieving these goals, it's just that none of them are important enough for me to rearrange my life in order to achieve them. I LOVE eating while watching biggest loser! I also LOVE watching my shows late at night while the kids are sleeping and you know what? I may not have a true hobby like ceramics, poetry, or sewing but I'm pretty creative when it comes to my classes!! (: So, here is my list of things I truly do think are important.
1. Laugh More!! I really do take myself too seriously.
2. Have Quality Time with those who are important to me! That means it's time to reinstate Date Night, Girl's Night, Me Time, and of course Family Dinners!!
3. Blog every week. It truly has been therapeutic!(:
4. Try 1 new recipe every month. Also VERY therapeutic!
and last but not least...
5. Make sure to tell those in my life how important they are to me!
My dear family and friends, you ALL truly mean the world to me. You keep me sane, make me laugh, and keep me real.
I love you all!
L
Every year I say I will lose 10 lbs, sleep more, and be more creative. But none of those ever come true. Why? Because I need to get REAL with myself. It's not that I am not capable of achieving these goals, it's just that none of them are important enough for me to rearrange my life in order to achieve them. I LOVE eating while watching biggest loser! I also LOVE watching my shows late at night while the kids are sleeping and you know what? I may not have a true hobby like ceramics, poetry, or sewing but I'm pretty creative when it comes to my classes!! (: So, here is my list of things I truly do think are important.
1. Laugh More!! I really do take myself too seriously.
2. Have Quality Time with those who are important to me! That means it's time to reinstate Date Night, Girl's Night, Me Time, and of course Family Dinners!!
3. Blog every week. It truly has been therapeutic!(:
4. Try 1 new recipe every month. Also VERY therapeutic!
and last but not least...
5. Make sure to tell those in my life how important they are to me!
My dear family and friends, you ALL truly mean the world to me. You keep me sane, make me laugh, and keep me real.
I love you all!
L
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