3 different pools 2 lost hats in the waves 4 half eaten burgers 5 hot dogs later 3 ice cream cones 3 sugar drinks for them 8 bottles of water for me 2 tubes of sunscreen, 4 crying fits because it got in the eyes 3 tantrums by the same child each time 10 hugs and counting Umpteen ounces of sand in unspeakable places Miles of walking, running, skipping and carrying kids No naps 1 missing grandma- for real, still cant find her! Good for you mom!! Another 10 hugs and counting Making memories like these....#nowordstodescribehowblessed Being a mom is NEVER easy. Becoming a single mom is beyond terrifying. I dont think its ever something you dream about doing as a little girl but it happens and when it does suddenly all those fantasies what being a mom was going to look like become saturated with self doubt and uncertainty. For a long time I figured these type of family vacations were a thing of the past for me and my little clan. Not that hot holidays and over seas adventures make being a mom any better than those moms who bring the adventures to them ie. Living room camp outs, sporadic day trips to local fun. But aside from the financial reality of such an event, there comes the second guesses and hesitancy as to can I do this. There is no break(as mentioned gramma has disappeared), no second pair of hands to wipe butts, no second pair of eyes to go left with one and right with the other, no extra set of legs to play soccer while colouring superheroes and doing cannon balls all at once. They want to do it all... They deserve to do it all! I would be lying if I didnt say that there were moments today...almost everyday that I have them... where I feel beat, defeated and overwhelmed. It would be so easy to call it a day, toss in the headphones while they sit arms folded pouting inside the room so I can get a breathe... But thats not what I want them to look back and remember! I want them to see and feel and hear every single smile and laugh sent their way ....and if that means the sand in my unmentionable parts has to wait another day...then sand in my unmentionables it shall be!!! Night #momandherboys #liveyourdreams #theydeservetohaveitall
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:49:09 +0000