I often make reference to my attempts to get away from my children. To get out of town, have a break, etc. because they are wearing me out/driving me crazy.
I’m exaggerating. Most days. Though there are those other days…
In all seriousness, it’s not as bad as I make it seem. It’s just more entertaining to gripe about the horrors of child rearing, rather than all of the great parts about it.
Matthew & I had a wonderful time on Sunday. We escaped for NINE hours, thanks to my family. We got stuff done, had good food and great conversation. We talked about work, life and the house…but mostly, we talked about our kids. How they’re the greatest kids EVER, and how we can’t wait to meet Baby D.
I was as excited as they were the next morning when we all woke up and got to see each other. Graham said it best:
I so very much missed you!
Today I was away marking all day. On the drive up there and back, what did my co-marker and I talk about? OUR KIDS. She has 2 boys as well.
While I like to have a break from the munchkins, it’s not long after I leave that I start to miss them. Sometimes I actually ache to see them. It makes sense. After all, they are “bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.” My blood is running through their veins. Their belly buttons exist because for 9 months, they were reliant on me for their very survival.
Technically they still are, but every day they grow more and more independent. While part of me loves the freedom that I get from that independence, another part of me loves it when they so desperately need me. Because I need them. They are my babies, my loves, and part of my very being.
Even though the cord was cut the day they were born, it will never be broken.
Really nice post Ange. I know what you mean. Sometimes Abby is driving me nuts all day long and I can’t wait for her to go to bed. Then she’s asleep and I go snuggle in with her because I miss her.
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It’s a mother’s love I guess. I feel the same way…they drive me nuts most of the day long, but I almost don’t know what to do with myself when we’re apart for too long.
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So completely agree! Isn’t it a crazy balance between can’t stand em’ (some days at least!) and can’t stand to be without them!!!
A whole new understanding of how God must think of us. Wow.
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After God, nothing compares to a mother’s love. Going away is sweet, but coming back is much sweeter!
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Sniff, sniff! Um, THANKS Angella, that post has made me even MORE nervous about my upcoming trip!!
As of Tuesday, I’m away from my babies for 12 whole days!! I hope I will cope, I know I am going to ache & hurt while we are apart, but coming back will be SOOO wonderful!
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I hear you…. gettting away is fabulous especially with hubby but coming back is EVEN better.
Gotta love those I missed you Mommy moments. They make up for the OTHER ones
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