The Waiting Game
Posted on | February 13, 2012 | 4 Comments |
Pregnancy, I swear, is as long as it is so that us women (and men to some point) can learn a little more about patience. I remember before I had Emma, or even after, how I’d get impatient waiting for my turn to see the doctor. I thought it was horrible to have to wait 30 minutes sans Internet, smart phones, text messaging system, etc. Doctor’s offices’ magazines can only go so far – at least for me.
Then Emma came along and not only did I have to wait for my own appointments I had to wait for Emma’s too. But as we all know, it’s not just appointments that we parents have to wait for. I had to wait for M to finish playing in the tub, I had to wait for her while she did her potty duty, I had to wait for her to swallow that last piece of french fries while I kept looking at my watch (my lunch hour was over 15 minutes ago), I had to wait for her pizza to cook, and the list goes on.
Two years and some months ago Jovie came along and now I have double the dosage. Two hours of waiting for Jovie to use the potty, 30 minutes to wait for her to go to sleep, 10 minutes to persuade her to wear her shoes (we’d be on the tabloid daily if I were famous – the bad mom section), and a good 30 minutes to wait for her to eat. I’m sure the French mom would just shake their heads watching me but the I-love-my-kid-too-much and tiger mom in me thinks it’s just fine to be persistent. I do though think I need to add a bit of French-ness to Jovie. Sitting down on the hard floor while holding Jovie’s hand until she falls asleep is not good for my ass!!
Last week, maybe two, I told you that M moved to a different gymnastics club. We moved because she now wants to be a high level gymnast. So I researched, talked to her old gym, and tried out a few gyms (we’re lucky to live within and hour of three Olympic quality gymnastics clubs) and after some talks we opted for the gym that’s the furthest one away, 45 minutes on a good day. That gym has a wonderful program and the coaches are awesome and we just couldn’t say no.
So, after two pregnancy, I feel like I have become a fifth of Mother Teresa. Not only do I have the stamina to drive two little girls around (Jovie’s gym is 38 minutes away) but I also have the will power to wait for one little girls to finish with 45 minutes of ballet, 30 minutes of swimming, 30 minutes of piano, and 6 hours of gymnastics. Did I mention that this is just for ONE little girl?
Motherhood has taught me a lot and one big lesson for me is this thing called patience. I do though have my moments but unlike a few years ago, I can now be somewhat gracefully impatient.
Hope you like the card too. It was created based on a sketch by Waltzingmouse. Happy Valentine’s day, everyone!!
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This is such a beauty, really soft and feminine and love the Spring time colors!
Add a CommentBriefly, just briefly, I actually thought that you were going to tell us that you are pregnant. Ha!
Cute card!
Add a CommentThis is lovely! Eerrything about has me saying yes it is perfect! Great design!
Add a CommentI’ve been lurking around for quite a while and thought it was about time I left a comment to say how much I love your creations………..and your stories! Having young children is definitely a waiting game and it sounds like you’re doing it perfectly to me.
This is such a beautiful and fresh card, it makes me feel like spring is on the way. :)
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