I tried really hard to find a picture of Carter crying as a baby to no avail. Ellie...
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
The Test...
The reality that this life is a test was never truer than today. I have had some very special experiences this last few weeks that have taken some of the burden of parenting at this stressful and trying time and I have felt joy in the small moments with each of my kids. Elise is never happier than at 5 am when she will coo and smile at me and I eat it up because they aren't small for long and I am going to miss this- four hours of sleep and all. And Carter hates to go to bed at night so he puts his charm on and will giggle and tickle and hold me (like he's the parent and I'm the 3 year old- pricless to see him act as he thinks adults act, I even get rocked and hushed:). Well, today they collaborated to put my newfound patience to the test- screaming and yelling in the car, at Costco and as we were leaving the pool (why did I do so much in one day?!). I can't say I was perfection but I must have passed because I didn't leave them at Costco or the pool, I stil love them so much my heart aches it's so full and they are both sleeping. Thank you Carter and Elise for allowing me to show that I have learned something, I am stronger than I was before. And it goes without saying that tomorrow, we are not going anywhere...
I tried really hard to find a picture of Carter crying as a baby to no avail. Ellie...
I tried really hard to find a picture of Carter crying as a baby to no avail. Ellie...
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Good luck friend! It sure is hard when they gang up on you, especially the screaming in the car, which Abby still hates. It's true though how much you miss them when they're sound asleep, i love going into Isaac's room when he's asleep to give him kisses. Hopefully we get to see each other soon, our house will be done in November and we'd love to have you guys visit!
I'm glad you didn't leave them at costco! but if you did what would they be priced at? you know just in case I wanted to go buy some cute kids?
Some days are definatly better then others! Sometimes when you are in it, it feels like you can't take it anymore! But then a good moment comes and you will take all the bad ones for that one good moment! Like when they are both sleeping! LOL I love you Dawnelle!
I agree with Emily!! You always have that moment where you know that it is all worth it....even when it is really really hard going through it everyday...all day! You are doing an AMAZING job Dawnelle and you are such a strong person.
what a doll!!!Great mom day if I ever saw one!!!All that and no mommy melt down!!!Hats off to you!
Oh I have too many days like that! They can definitly be stressful, but sounds like you handled it with flying colors. I never thought I could go from so angry, to so full of joy so fast. Oh the things kids can do to us!
she's a pretty cute little baby-you know that right?
Those moments are priceless! Loved to hear about it. I've heard it said that noble people take trials and come out better because of it and you have certainly done that! But, stay home and try not to be noble tomorrow and call me - I'd give anything to have you come over so we can visit and I can hold that cute baby!
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