2010
Sound Advice
Yesterday was difficult. My daughter was quite ill, needing constant (mostly cuddling) attention, and I had agreed to go take some last-minute valentine’s photos at an event a few miles from my house. Because of the sick child, I was running late with getting all my papers and equipment together. In a mini-meltdown (I was due, honestly) I was stomping around the house, sighing every 30 seconds, and just generally ready to burst into tears at any moment. Having a sick child will do that to you, aparently.
I walked into the room where my son was playing quietly in the floor. He looked up at me and said, “Mommy, you can be happy if you want to.”
And you know what – he was right. Most of what I was upset over was really not worth being upset over. Furthermore, I was making myself miserable. Yes, I’ve had a hard week and yes I have a sick daughter, but in the grand scheme of things, I just needed to take a deep breath (or 10) and calm down.
Instead, I cried. But just for a minute. It felt good to let off some steam, but I keep thinking about what he said. Mind you, he’s only three, but he knows a thing or two. I might have to remind him of this tomorrow come naptime, but in the meantime, I’m going to do my best at it.
Out of the mouths of babes! Gotta love ‘em!
Hope today is much better!
wish i was there to help! he could come to snow day with me!