frustration
There is something about a two year old covered in poop that challenges all of your spiritual thoughts for the day. Last week I was about to pronounce her potty trained, but this week is like a never ending flood of... well you know. Today's second episode was the one that did me in. We were sitting at dinner (Josh wasn't here) and I just wanted to enjoy my meal. It was a most unwelcome interuption. Anyway, more than the actual mess, what frustrates me is how angry I feel. Does anyone else ever feel like they are literally boiling over? I need a time out more than Emma does. Anyway, she is cute and I'm thankful for her.Things I liked about today:
Emma and I snuggled and watched Bear in the big blue house and she put her arms around my neck and kissed me.
eating strawberries (on sale at Wegmans, 2 for $3)
eating avacados
We went to Josh's work and saw him for lunch
I watched Fever Pitch (I like that movie, Drew Barimore is so cute)
So many of my thanks are for food:)
posted by Liz @ 5:04 PM
2 Comments:
I've been fortunate on the "poop" front with Gabriel (he was an ideal potty-trainer), but I sure do have a world of experience with the "boiling over" feelings. I wish I could say I've mastered myself in this issue... but I struggle daily. If you gain any wisdom on how to conquer those feelings, do share!
I'm glad you're writing. It's great to read about what's going on with you and Josh these days. And it's always nice to be able to get some "real" communication as a stay-at-home mom without having to leave the house. :)
Hmm...a couple of things to comment on in no specific order.
1- As I have many photos of you eating in the IV scrapbook, it does not surprise me that the "joys" involve food. LOL :)
2- Frustration - yes, I have gotten to the point at times when I feel like I am boiling over, but as long as you recognize it, you should be okay and know how to stop yourself if needed.
3- Church involvement - I am sure that I am one of those that you are thinking of and believe me that I am trying and have made a lot of progress since last year. I am in a Dinner 8 group, nursery duty, and the Bible study. It is just hard in my church because there are about 1,000 people on any given Sunday. That is intimidating for me and it will take time.
4- I love you!!
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