10.16.2007
Why Can't Papa Just Stay Home?
Ryley and I have this beautiful mother daughter relationship that tries my patience and sanity everyday. As many of you know Ryley is a non-stop child. From 6am to 7:30 pm this girl is all about doing something. This is hard since I have to younger children who actually like sleeping and nap in the afternoons. I try my hardest to actually accomplish something during that time but Ryley tends to take precedence. The last couple of days Ryley has been "bored" as she states. (How can a 4yr old know what being bored is) She always tells me how she needs "entertainment". The conclusion of Ryley's boredom and my lack to entertain her has resulted in her asking, "Why can't papa just stay home and you go to work?" Oh honey, let me tell yeah there are days I wish I could go to work! (I didn't say that, just a thought) She tends to see Kev as her playmate and me, the angry mother who ruins her life. I can't wait until she is a teenager.
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I feel your pain, sister. In fact, Addie actually TELLS me (already!) that I am "ruining [her] life'" and Heidi's favorite expression lately is, "Oh, [insert name, usually mommy], how COULD you?" Very active daughters...mmm, precious.
Oh my Kate, Every mother feel these same feelings. We are so fortunate to be at the cross roads of our childrens lives. Some of them meaningless and annoying,yet so very important to these little ones development. You are ther to see all the firsts. Their Dads are not. You get to experience the awe of discovery(like a new freeezer spray painted Pink inside...) Or shoe polish dots across the front of your house and on the dogs head... Yes you too are having the joy of being totally adored. Ry py just loves being with you and thats the problemm She loves YOU..Take heart as you will soon be taking a back seat to her friends at school and the play dates will never end.. Enjoy while you can. Time is way to short. The laundry can wait for 15 min. and you can do alot in 15 min. after that she can help you forl clothes. They cont have to be perfect just close.. Love you and hope this will help. Mom Mayberry
Ha ha. I feel for ya, Katie. You're dealing with a little nuclear reactor for a daughter...both it and she never run out of energy.
What to do? I don't know how well she can write or draw, but as a kid I loved doing workbooks. Super geeky, I know, but it was still fun.
The pumpkin patch looked like fun. I also think Ben and Olivia look alike. Good luck with Ryley and I wish all the patience in the world and hope you wish the same for me.
Wowie wow! What a fireball she is! I have to agree with your Mother-in-law. It is a wondor to me though how they develop such unique personalities. I'm sure every parent has some extent of expecting the kids to be just like them. Maybe that expectation is what causes the clashing at times. She sure is giving you some good stories to tell!
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