What am I thinking???
My niece and nephew are here for the week, just them, no parents. My niece is five years old, and my nephew will be three in a couple of months. They're great, and I love them with all of my heart, but Holy Moley! I'm exhausted!
I don't know if I can do this?! What am I thinking??!! They are constantly moving and getting into trouble, my house is a disaster, my cats are having a fit, and I can't sleep because my niece frequently cries out while having dreams! I'm so tired, and I want a drink!!
Is this what it's like to have kids? I used to be a nanny, and I don't remember it being this crazy! They have to be entertained constantly!!! Is this normal? Can't they play by themselves without destroying my house?? Argh!!
So, I'm rethinking my plan to get pregnant. Maybe I shouldn't have kids. Maybe I don't have the patience. Maybe I'm too selfish about my house staying neat and such. Maybe I just don't have what it takes. Maybe I'd be happier in a quiet, clean house.
Then I see a pregnant woman or a newborn, and my heart aches. It's palpable. I want that. I want that love and warmth in my life. I want that spit up and dirty diaper in my life. I want that new baby smell.
I must be crazy. At least it's good to know that I'm not alone!
posted by Christine at 6/03/2004 01:28:00 PM
2 Comments:
I so know what you mean. But you know what? I think with your own kids, you kind of ease into the constant entertainment, house a mess stuff. First you deal with the baby who cant' get around and gradually they take over your house...not over night. So, I think you have a chance to get used to it.
It does freak me out, though. Right now I'm like, "How am I going to keep the cats out of the crib?" I have visions of the crib swathed in mosquito netting. But I'm taking things one step at a time.To think about it all at once is overwhleming!
Girl! You don't get pregnant and then instantly have a 3 and 5 yr old running around!
You first have all your sweet little nicknack all around...then you raise them up a shelf, later you decide to put most of them away for later..heehee...then, you're glad you put them away, because of course, toys need space...soon...its not even your house anymore!! Its THEIR house!!!
AHHH! You're week sounds exhausting!!
If its warm, turn on the sprinkler, pour on the sunscreen, and make some virgin daquaries (sp?) for the kids who will think you are THEE coolest aunt around, funky straws and all...and then slip a little liqour into yours! hahahaha!!
Not only will they have a blast, you will get your drink and revel in how great they are playing together!!
ALSO, they'll SLEEP good tonight!!
(and so will you if you get yourself another drink!! wink wink!)
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