Well, it’s early enough to start up writing again. Edson will probably be sleeping for a while longer. If he’s not sleeping it is totally IMPOSSIBLE to write, think, or be inspired. The only thing I AM inspired to do while he is awake is clean up after him. He dumped his milk at breakfast, squirt his juice box juice all over the floor, hit my balanced spoon of soup all over his clothes and the floor, and pulled the tray of drying pans on his head. He hates the cough medicine he is taking and each time it is a major power struggle. Yesterday we had an unusually bad day.
It didn’t help that my plans were messed up for the day with an unexpected funeral. Oscar had been working with this family for years and wanted to spend the day with them. (Remember, the burial is almost always 24 hours after dying.) Tuesdays are my teaching days…I cancelled classes to stay with Edson who is struggling to get over a bad cold. My Tuesday routine was ruined and my programmed mind didn’t want to accept it. So, I started cleaning, picking loquats, and doing this and that to get my mind off of what I really wanted to be doing…and, as Oscar says… “making more work for myself”.
I made loquat cobbler and chipas and, I will confess, did not spend quality time with our little “chiquitito” and by the time the chipas were in the oven…he almost tried to get in too, just seeking for my attention.
Poor little guy, today will be different! Today's a new day. I will set my work, my interests, and my cooking aside to be goofy with an almost 2 year old.
6 comments:
Give him a big hug from Grandma!
You're a busy, involved Mom and doing great at it! Keep it up. When they all grow up and move out, it sure gets quiet and you'll miss it.
Love you!
Ditto what your mom said. Don't let frustration and guilt foul your day- just let go of all that negative and look at your life from Edson's point of view! YOU are his favorite person - you are almost magical in the things you can do- and you are the source of comfort and joy. From a 2 year old perspective- getting your attention is like us seeking out our Father's company. Like your mom said -it doesn't last long so enjoy this time while you can.
I wish I could come babysit!
Days like you describe always remind me of the psalmist's wisdom: "This is the day that the Lord hath made, We will rejoice and be glad in it." (I assume he is talking about the day, not what transpires during the 24 hr. period.) Enjoy your 2 year old. When you get my age and have a 2 yr. old grandchild you can always send him/her home...after you spoil him/her really good!
Does he like to stand on your feet like Christopher does? Or sit on your lap while you're squatting down to pull something out of a back cupboard? Drives me nuts!!! But when he's sleeping, I really, truly do miss him and can't wait for him to wake up! Wish our two little guys could get together for the day so that we could get some visiting in, too... over loquat cobbler and chipa, of course!
loquat cobbler. so good.
gracias por invitarnos.
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