Let me start by saying I LOVE VALENTINES DAY. No, that wasn't sarcasm I actually love this day. I guess it's because Joy made a big deal about it when I was a kid. I can still see the photo in my memory of me in a purple leotard from dance class, gigantic welt on my fore head (don't put your foot on the tire of your bike while speeding full speed downhill-that was a dumb idea) posing happily next to my personal heart shaped chocolate mayonnaise cake and balloons. Big Daddy would always get me flowers up until I moved out and I loved it. Now I have 3 kids and totally enjoy making a huge hoorah over this pretty silly holiday. Today however cupid was testing me from the get-go.
Bright and early Aiden was in my face asking stupid questions, Elliot was demanding chocolate milk and my head was pounding. I had stayed up late making valentine brownies for Elliot's class all the while getting sucked in to Julie and Julia (one of my favorite movies) so I hadn't gone to sleep as early as I should have. After gazing upon the gooey brownies for his sisters party Aiden decided to start an Egyptian style uprising over the fact that there was to be little valentine fan fare today in 2nd grade. He wanted brownies and was fully pissed that he wasn't getting any. Strike 1.
After Scott and Aiden had left for school, I finished actually getting fixed up for the day and attempted to get my 4 year old off her spot on the couch and in her school clothes to no avail. Ellie had decided cartoons were more important than a class party and whined in only the way she can about getting up. We fought for 15 minutes while I managed to get her dressed and after 10 million other irritations we rolled into school 20 min late. I HATE BEING LATE!!!!!!!
After Sophie and I had gotten back in the car after dropping sister off at school I fought with the feeling that these little brats did not deserve a holiday. They didn't deserve the adorable heart shaped personalized cakes, presents, full Italian dinner, chocolate dipped strawberries, balloons and other over the top crap I had planned for the day. They sure as hell didn't deserve the brand new paint kits I got them and tiny chocolate candies that led them on their clue filled "hunt" for gifts. They really didn't earn the tiny artichokes (aidens fave app), bruschetta, or apple cranberry mocktails I was making. They definitely didn't get to listen to the super awesome Italian restuarant mix I made today on the iTunes that I was going to play while we ate spaghetti and meatballs, Caesar salad and garlic bread on the red checked clothed table. However like most ridiculous things I do, I wasn't doing this for them; I was doing this for me. Today taught me that even though my kids are far from perfect they are still a whole lot better than any other kid I know (just my opinion although I'm never wrong) and I love making them happy. I love surprising them with fun stuff because I loved it when Joy did. I decided to change my attitude and follow through with my Valentines Day plans and I'm glad I did. Being a mom is really annoying but I could be spending my day being annoyed all day by stupid co-workers- and that would suck. Besides maybe someday my kids will remember all the fun stuff their mom did for them and they'll do the same for their kids. Plus I figure if I treat them good now, they'll remember this when decided whether or not to cheap out on my rest home. Have a fun love filled day people!
Bright and early Aiden was in my face asking stupid questions, Elliot was demanding chocolate milk and my head was pounding. I had stayed up late making valentine brownies for Elliot's class all the while getting sucked in to Julie and Julia (one of my favorite movies) so I hadn't gone to sleep as early as I should have. After gazing upon the gooey brownies for his sisters party Aiden decided to start an Egyptian style uprising over the fact that there was to be little valentine fan fare today in 2nd grade. He wanted brownies and was fully pissed that he wasn't getting any. Strike 1.
After Scott and Aiden had left for school, I finished actually getting fixed up for the day and attempted to get my 4 year old off her spot on the couch and in her school clothes to no avail. Ellie had decided cartoons were more important than a class party and whined in only the way she can about getting up. We fought for 15 minutes while I managed to get her dressed and after 10 million other irritations we rolled into school 20 min late. I HATE BEING LATE!!!!!!!
After Sophie and I had gotten back in the car after dropping sister off at school I fought with the feeling that these little brats did not deserve a holiday. They didn't deserve the adorable heart shaped personalized cakes, presents, full Italian dinner, chocolate dipped strawberries, balloons and other over the top crap I had planned for the day. They sure as hell didn't deserve the brand new paint kits I got them and tiny chocolate candies that led them on their clue filled "hunt" for gifts. They really didn't earn the tiny artichokes (aidens fave app), bruschetta, or apple cranberry mocktails I was making. They definitely didn't get to listen to the super awesome Italian restuarant mix I made today on the iTunes that I was going to play while we ate spaghetti and meatballs, Caesar salad and garlic bread on the red checked clothed table. However like most ridiculous things I do, I wasn't doing this for them; I was doing this for me. Today taught me that even though my kids are far from perfect they are still a whole lot better than any other kid I know (just my opinion although I'm never wrong) and I love making them happy. I love surprising them with fun stuff because I loved it when Joy did. I decided to change my attitude and follow through with my Valentines Day plans and I'm glad I did. Being a mom is really annoying but I could be spending my day being annoyed all day by stupid co-workers- and that would suck. Besides maybe someday my kids will remember all the fun stuff their mom did for them and they'll do the same for their kids. Plus I figure if I treat them good now, they'll remember this when decided whether or not to cheap out on my rest home. Have a fun love filled day people!
You crack me up Sarah.....I had no idea you had this. Love it! You should write a book.
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