Aint kids great?!
Posted: Monday, 11 February 2008 |
5 comments |
There's nothing like it when your having one of these days for either one of your kids just to come up and give you a hug for no reason - or for the mutt to come and give you a nudge! It kinda makes you remember just whats important in life.
Through the bleakest of days its thanks to muttley that I even ventured out of bed!! He'd come and look at me with these puppy dog eyes that he's never lost as if to say 'come on mum I need you!'
Now I have the kids that also give me that extra motivation on the bad days. Cos one thing I don't want to happen is for any of this 'messed up head at times' syndrome rubbing off on my kids. Why should they suffer just cos my wiring goes haywire every now and again? So between the kids, mutt and hubby (in no particular order!!!!) there's plenty to keep me motivated, even when there always seems to be someone determined to stick the knife in. Some people just can't seem to agree to disagree and let things lie. But thats their problem certainly not mine :)
Its been such cracking weather the last wee while - long may it last. Poor mutts joints are suffering with the cold though but I guess old age doesn't come alone. Its been great being able to play out with the kids, we've even ventured along a beach - my wee girl found some sinky sand though and man that freaked her out!! All was well though. Its certainly helps run some of the excess energy off them that they just seem to exude.
We've still got some teething going on which just seems to be taking forever! And we've developed quite a fussy eater which is a nightmare!!! The joys of parenting!! I'm told this stage passes when their about 21.......eek!!!!!
Posted on Island Life at 23:53
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sorry to disapoint you but the joys of parenthood doen't stop when they reach 21!! sometimes it gets better,sometims worse and then ---before you know whats hit you you are "gran or grandad"and then its starts all over again!! i know how you feel about the mutt-i feel the same about mine--he's always there,plus the 5 cats-mmm what a faithfull lot they are!
carol from the usual place
Carol is right. As they get older with personalities and interests of their own, life becomes infinitely more interesting (and sometimes harder). My eldest boy is working in Germany and, as an avid supporter of Borussia Dortmund football club, he is in Leipzig watching them play as I write, and staying at the youth hostel in Colditz castle. His room overlooks the execution yard. But beware: they also become KIPPERS as they get older. Which means Kids In Parents Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings.Ouch
Malkie from Glasgow
No, it doesn't end at 21!! But take heart, when they start having their own lot, suddenly you won't seem like the 'idiot' they make you out to be when they are teenagers... :-P
Heb Life from never stop being a parent...
Grand children are definitely the best - you can send them home in the evening and let you know who worry about them.
An old nurse once told me how similar we are at the beginning and end of our lives.
We have trouble with teeth and wetting the bed.
With that sobering thought I must get on and get the washing done !!!
crofterbill from the vatersay bunker
Ah cb is still alive
carol from in front of the fire
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