Sunday, May 13, 2012

Happy Mother's Day

I'm a person who likes holidays and celebrations.  I used to be too lazy, but then we had a baby. So now things are more fun if they are a Big Deal. (We did skip Easter, though, since we were in Ireland, I was sick and wasn't sure where to procure dairy-free candy for her.)

Still, we're having a pretty chill Mother's Day.  It's gorgeous outside so we're sitting out on the deck, with T in her inflatable "crab pool", the best $20 we ever spent at Target.  It's starting its third year of use now!

I might be one of the few mamas out there who likes to have a big chunk of "alone time" on Mother's Day.  TJ took T out to a playground this morning and I used the time to do a bunch of house stuff that was bugging me.  I feel much better now :)

Later today we'll drop off T at my parents' place.  I'm not yet sure what our plans are for that time but some of that will be in my craft room.  I'm really looking forward to that.

There are all kinds of stupid "mommy wars" conversations going on in Internet-land as well as print media and they're pissing me off enough that I'm making a conscious effort to disengage and remind myself that my parenting philosophy is essentially MYOB - Mind Your Own Business.

I don't care what other people are doing.  I can't.  Life is too short and this work is hard enough.

And with that, all you mamas out there, have a Happy Mother's Day in whatever manner you'd like to spend it!

12 comments:

  1. Oh, I'm totally with you on the alone time. =) After breakfast, I went and took a nap. Now that the girls are "napping," I get some more time to myself. I love them dearly, but sometimes we need a break from each other. =)

    Happy Mother's Day to you, too.

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    1. Yes :) Napping is good stuff around here. We will continue to have "quiet time" even when napping ends for T...

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  2. MYOB indeed. I'm taking an "actively avoid" stance on the Mommy Wars. (kind of like the one I have for the Kardashians) Happy Mother's Day, Anandi! :)

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    1. ooh, that's a good policy for the Kardashians as well. Or maybe all reality TV :)

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  3. Happy Mother's Day!

    I'm eating ice cream, which is what I do best. (Well, what I do best after using the restroom... ah pregnancy.)

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    1. Uh yeah, I hear you. Except my vice is Trader Joe's Apple Pie. I thought I'd get through this pregnancy without it (I ate about 15 entire pies during my last one!) but caved and bought one for a dinner party that didn't happen, and then ended up eating most of it myself...

      Eating for two, right? :D

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  4. Happy Mother's Day!! I totally feel you on the blissful wonder of alone time on MD.

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    1. I'm only feeling the tiniest bit guilty to say it's been delightful :)

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  5. I happen to think you're a GREAT mom ... so whatever you're doing - it looks like you're doing it just right for you and yours. Happy Mom's Day.

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  6. Happy Mother's Day! Hope you had a great day. I like alone time on MD too.

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  7. I was reading the Crappy PIctures blog and it seems like most moms want alone time, if not an entire day, at least a few hours. I'm exhausted after Mother's Day! In other words, I was not smart enough to ask for alone time.

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