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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

I said they could what?!


Go to Padre Island....with their grandparents....after the baby is born....for 2 WEEKS!! What on earth was I thinking? When people say they want their kids to have more than they ever did, I don't think beach front vacations are what they have in mind.
Bob's parents like to spend Jan and Feb in Padre. They usually leave at the end of Dec to get there by Jan 1. This year, with the birth of Clover right around that time, they have graciously offered to have Bob's dad drive there alone, while his mom stays here to take care of JOTS while we are in the hospital. So kind of them. Then, on Jan 12, she will fly to TX to meet her husband, with Onyx and Tyden, for 2 weeks....14 days....so I have only the 3 here to take care of. This will give me some time to rest and recuperate. I appreciate that, greatly. I want the boys to have fun. I know they will have a much better time there than here with their sleep-deprived mommy, a needy newborn, a bossy sister, and wild-climber brother. Although I know all this, I am FREAKING out! 2 weeks is so long. I will miss them....and miss them...and miss them. Won't our house be so lonely without these 2 boys? They are my buddies, my homeboys, my com padres, my little dudes. Worse yet, what if I don't miss them like I think I will and I realize just how much I enjoy having 3 kids rather than 5? What then? What if I get too used to 3 and cannot handle the entire brood when they return? All options not good. Not good at all. Deep breathing, Tisha.
Am I crazy or would most moms feel this way? Wait, don't answer that. No, do answer that, but only if the answer confirms my sanity. And yes, they are going no matter what. It's a done deal and I will keep my word...I will also probably call them 48times per day.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I feel guilty taking them away from their Mom, but not guilty enough to not take them!! Love, Bob's Mom and JOTS Nana

Sandy said...

I can totally understand how you are feeling so conflicted, however... I think it'll be a GREAT break for you and what a nice gesture from Nana!

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