Do you remember just a few short weeks ago when we started the year off by getting back to “normal”? QVC themed it, “getting back to Ahh.” I even changed my Facebook picture to a more “laid back” me to remind myself to slow down a bit and not sweat the small stuff. One of my resolutions was to be Less Stressed; More relaxed. (My 12 year old would say…”be Chill, Mom”---still not sure how “chill” = relaxed?!?!) Well, my family CLEARLY did not get the memo on my 2012 commitment to me. In fact, last week I half wondered if they had joined forces in completely losing all sensibilities. At one point, I walked through the back door, took a quick glance around; and silently prayed that my door would miraculously turn into a revolving door and whisk me away from this crazy house I called home.
As I walked into the house, this was the scenario:
Alexandra was sitting on the floor with Jasmine, our dog, having snacks. Problem was that Alexandra, (who is “normally” my princess girl---doesn’t get messy, compulsively matches every part of her outfit; etc.) was licking the filling off the Oreos and letting Jasmine lick it off her tongue. DISGUSTING!
Just when I’m about to say something to Alexandra, I see Ameliamae’s head popping up through the window. On further exploration, I see that she’s jumping on the trampoline---“normally” not a bad thing; but she has a broken foot and is wearing an Orthopedic Boot; so I’m wondering WHY she even considered trampoline jumping an option???
At this point, I am starting a bit of self talk: Reminding myself through gritted teeth that “ I AM getting back to AHHH” . This is just a bump in my journey. Simmer down Teapot. Don’t explode.
And that’s when Caden walked in.
We must stop the story here. Please close your eyes and imagine all of life at slow motion grinding to a halt before your feet….Ok, You may now continue reading; but ONLY if you have an open mind and a strong stomach. And let’s please remember I warned you and you chose to keep reading….
Caden (who is my Peacemaker and People Pleaser) looks as me as if he has just won an Olympic Gold Medal and says triumphantly,” Look what I made you today!” He thrusts forward a clear plastic cup filled with poo. (I bet you’re looking for the revolving door now too???) My heart immediately stopped beating. Somehow my vocal chords couldn’t make connections. I’m guessing my face was all contorted because Caden looked stricken at my response. I was finally able to utter sound and said, “Caden, why would you do this?” He said, “Because you asked me to.” “NO…no, I did not EVER ask you to do ANYTHING like this.” “ Yes Huh, Mommy…you said that you wanted to make sure I was going to the bathroom regularly; but you also said it’s not nice to leave the bathroom without flushing; so I wanted to save it for you; so you would know I was regular.”
OH….Well , of course. That explains it. Six year old logic.
God was very wise to only give me one boy. I really don’t think I would have made it this far with more than one. I’m still wondering when my “normal” will start….or if I’ll ever get back to “Ahhh” while I have kids???
Hope you are navigating your “Ahhs” along with Life!
Albany
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