I had a few errands today, so just like any normal day I got my two kids ready, loaded them up, and we were on our way. Well, today was just one of those days when things weren't going my way. First stop...Roberts. Okay, for any of you who have a two or three year old and have taken them to Roberts, or any other craft store, you might stop me at this point and tell me that's where I went wrong. Well, after I found everything and I checked out and got everything out of the cart, including Bode, Bode runs away to hide from me in the store. I had the bags, the carseat with Max, coats, etc. in my hand chasing my two year old around the store. Yes, I know what you are thinking, it looked exactly like it sounds I am sure. He lost me, of course, so I was then searching with my hands still full calling his name. I find him, threaten him and then we head out again. Then I notice my phone is lost. While I am searching Bode runs away again. You get the picture. After a very frustrating twenty or so minutes I find my son and phone and I finally leave Roberts.
Next stop...Maceys. I think, 'Wow that was annoying but Maceys won't be bad, right?' WRONG! As I get inside and I am getting my kids in a cart Max is crying and very upset. I realize that he is probably hungry and check the time only to find that is exactly what's wrong. Bode isn't about to get out of the car cart so I am going from side to side trying to grab him. Yep, I am one of those frantic moms who can't keep their kids in control in public. The one I thought I would NEVER be. Finally, I get hold of my son and we go out to the car. Oops, where's the keys? You have got to be kidding me, my keys are gone. We go back into the store to search and find nothing. Come back to the car and find nothing. Back to the store...again you get the picture. Finally, I find them under some weird bar thing by the carts. That's apparently what happens when you lose your mind, can't keep track of things.
Back out to the car. I am trying to feed Max while Bode is pushing every button in the car, putting his feet up all over, throwing things, etc. Then Max has one of his blowouts again. I get him all cleaned up and in new clothes. What else could go wrong? I call Beez to tell him that I am crazy. I finish feeding Max when he poops again. This is when I give up. You know what I mean? When you accept the fact that you have no control and stop fighting it. Then I start to think about what has just happened and how I need to relax. I ask myself, "Do I really wish that I was here without kids?" Now I have this great story to blog about and tell to Bode when he grows up? The truth is one day they will leave me and I will wish my crazy mom days back. I look down at Max who has been smiling and laughing since being fed, and then at Bode who thinks he is the funniest kid around. So I get my camera out and take a picture of Bode so I can document my day (see above picture). After I get us all ready again and we are headed back into the store I see a lady who has a lot of kids trying to get them into the car, total chaos. I realize that I am not alone in the world of 'mom crazies,' and I smile to myself. But when I see her face I find she isn't sad about it, she's singing. She has fully accepting the chaos and is actually enjoying it. Yes, that's right, I think she liked taking her kids to the store, and why shouldn't I? So, now I am laughing about my absent mindedness and hoping that next time I can enjoy the chaos also.
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love that post because basically you know every mom has felt that way, but at the moment it is happening you feel like you are the only person who's kids are out of control.
don't ya love days like that?
when they are over i guess...
I loved hearing this! I hear that once you become a mom yourself you learn to never judge moms you see that aren't keeping their kids "under control". I'll be joining the boat soon, with a screaming baby :) I love that you just laughed it off though and realized you would rather have the mommy crazies than be without your kids. What a cool mom you are!
I'm feeling deja vu right now. I know this exact thing has happened to me too. The crazy thing is it doesn't stop us from trying over and over again to take our kids with us on our errands(I guess we have no choice). We really are crazy!
oh my Max is so cute. he's facial expressions are the best! I bet Bode was so excited to be dressed up like a BYU football player! I think you should really get your hair done like that wig...it's hot!
I'm just not going to take my kids out in public...then I wont have to worry about them acting out.... haha!
that story totally makes me laugh.....I can totally imagine Bode doing all those things.... haha. You're a good mom because you seem pretty patient and quick to look at an experience like this in a positive light...I hope I'll be like that.
The funny thing is that everything else was so chaotic that you didn't even include that you got to Robert's and forgot your wallet and had to go back home. The only time I felt like I was gonna absolutely go crazy was when Bailee was 3 weeks old & it was our first time at Wal-mart & I ended spending 3 hrs. because we hadn't been shopping once since she was born and Luke needed all this extra food for his model home at work so I ended up having a guy help me push two carts w/ a crying baby. This is when bottle feeding comes in handy. I can't imagine what it's gonna be like to have two. I know it's gonna be hard. Next time, you go shopping, just drop Bode off here & Bailee & Bode can play so you don't have to worry about two kids, just one. Babies are easier to take to the store anyways. Bailee is hard to watch now at the store.
I love that! Funny thing is I can totally picture this happening! I am glad you could find the humor in it! (i will keep this story in mind when my #2 gets here and I am going nuts!)
It was so good seeing you yesterday! It's been too long!
Kari Ann,
Toni was telling us how she loved this post, and when she was telling the story, I related to every little thing in it!! Oh have I been there!! Sometimes I cannot believe the days that come my way, but just as you said, the only thing we are really in control of is how we react and look at the situation.
Your little ones are lucky to call you mom, and I am so glad to hear that the big question of, "Am I the only one?", is answered with a resounding "No!" :)
One minute it is pat-a-cake, and then next thing we know they are in college and we wish we could hear their little giggles and laughs throughout the house.
I hope you don't mind if I add you to our blog roll. I love to check in on your little family from time to time. :)
Brooke Kamalu
I hate that! When you're having the worst day it seems like it just piles on all at once! You're such a good mom though!
ugh...I think we all have days like that. I'm glad I'm not the only crazy mom that looses her mind daily, at least it seems. I remember what Pres. Monson said at this past confrence..one day we will miss those crazy days, and little messes. So that's what I tell my self when Hunter acts up. Now I get to look forward to more chaos when baby #2 comes-wonderful:).
Oh Kari! I Love this. It is sooo true and how I remember those days. Now that my kids are in school and growing up I RARELY ever take them to the store with me. I go when they are in school or at night. It kind of makes me nervous since I will be having another little baby!! But you are right, these days do not last long and soon enough you will be wishing for them back! You are soo cute.
Sounds like a normal day to me :)
i have those days often, i am going to have to enjoy the chaos when this third one gets here. its nice to know i am not the only one
Way to get a grip... I'm already losing my mind with just one, very easy child... There are times when I honestly think I should get an MRI of my brain to make sure everything's still operational... You are totally NOT alone. I can never find my car after shopping, so yeah, I just buzz up and down the parking lot like a crazy person... yep, that's me.
Oh Thanks so much for putting everything in perspective for me, and I only have one kid. What a great story. What a great mom your boys have. They are just as blessed (if not more ) to have you. I am sure Tate is jealous :)
loved the post. I love how we promise ourselves not to be "that mom" before we have children. Then before we know it a situation happens and we act just like that mom. Anyways, add me to your blog. I think it's smart to go private...there are way to many crazy people out there.
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