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This morning I was working on a post for something really fantastic I just got in the mail. (Can’t wait to show you!) And as I was trying to upload some stuff, transfer it, download it, blah blah, I started getting aggravated. Lydia was asking me questions, trying to sit in my lap and generally just acting like a leech.

Finally I had to stop working on it because I had to leave in an hour and I was still in my pajamas, Lydia still had milk all over her face and frankly, I was about to throw the computer across the room.

After reprimanding Lydia for allowing her cousin to pour hand sanitizer all over the playroom floor last night (I discovered the empty bottle this morning), I hopped in the shower. You’d think showers were the one place you’d get some privacy. The one place you can collect your thoughts. But instead all I heard was, “Mommy, what are you doing?” and “Why did you get a new hair dryer?” and “Watch me jump, Mommy!” and “Do you need some more soap?” and one more time, “Mommy!! What are you doing?!!!”

I could not contain my voice anymore. I told Lydia to go into the playroom and let me get dressed. That didn’t work. But I know her little ears picked up on my aggravation. We continued getting ready to the tune of 3000 questions.

Finally, we were cleaned and dressed. We walked out into the kitchen and I had fifteen minutes to spare. I had to send an email (really, I did!) and still in a funk I sat down to send it off. Lydia stood right beside me and said,

“You don’t have to be sad, Mommy. You can smile.”

And I realized my attitude had permeated the house. My aggravation at my computer, Lydia’s questions and just the everyday blahs were obvious to my two year old.

I picked her up with tears in my eyes and said, “Was Mommy being grumpy?” She said yes. I told her I was so sorry for being grumpy with her. I kissed her neck till she laughed, then I changed my voice and made a choice to start my day over.

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Comments

  1. staci says

    July 24, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    …and how much fun did we have at the Fickle Pickle?!?!

  2. mandi says

    July 24, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    Oh I know those mornings!! It’s hard not to be frustrated, but it does really stink when I realize I wasn’t being fair to Evan because of my frustration, aggravation, etc. etc. Normally mine is b/c I want him to move at the same speed I do:) We played 3000 questions after dropping Staci off on the way home from the Fickle Pickle!

  3. misty says

    July 24, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    some mornings just need to reboot! Hope your day has gotten loads better!

  4. Jodi says

    July 24, 2008 at 5:31 pm

    Oh, I needed this today! Thank you! This mommy’s had a grumpy day today, too. Pippa (that’s my *almost-four-year-old* not my two year old!) peed all over the place twice today. What?!? I am at my wit’s end and not feeling fantastic to boot. So yeah, I need to smile, too.
    Thanks, friend. You made me cry, but in a good way 🙂

  5. AmyG says

    July 24, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    We’ve all had days like that… more than I care to count! I hope your day was better, after you started it over. HUGS!

  6. bee says

    July 24, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    Don’t beat yourself up. I’ll bet you were not nearly as bad as you think!

    Hope your day is getting better and better!

  7. Adventures In Babywearing says

    July 24, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    Oh girl, I have days like this more than I care to admit. But to have the realization & outcome like this… a good thing.

    Steph

  8. Heather says

    July 24, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    It’s so easy to let our aggravation spill over onto our families. I know I feel it all the time.

    Good for your for being able to turn it around so quickly.

  9. Kathy says

    July 24, 2008 at 6:53 pm

    I have tears in my eyes! I know aggravation all too well. I’m glad you were able to catch yourself and turn it around!

  10. Damselfly says

    July 24, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Oh, that is so sweet. Lydia to the rescue.

  11. jubilee says

    July 24, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    Seems like I have had more than my share of those kinds of days. Usually my daughter, The Affectionate One, is the one to try to hug and kiss away my frustration.

    Kids seem to be able to shrug off the negative so much easier than adults, why is that?!

  12. Elaine says

    July 25, 2008 at 12:10 am

    Isn’t it funny how their sweet little words and faces can change our attitude for the better? It’s happened to be before too…

  13. Stephanie says

    July 25, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    Oh, how humbling to apologize to your child! I’ve had to do it lots myself. The other night I was putting dinner on the table and everyone was yelling/whining and Livi starting crying because I put lettuce on her pita. I literally grabbed it off her plate and THREW IT IN THE FLOOR! It’s so funny to think of now, but I had to apologize to everyone for having a moment.

  14. Leigh says

    July 25, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    Isn’t it amazing how they always know what to say? I think God uses the little ones in such a special way.

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