It was the first time Cole was staying home alone, back at our house since Brian returned from his trip. I guess he was feeling a little sad, anxious, abandoned?? I don't know, but whatever he was feeling, I came home to a MESS.
A bag of potatoes and a bag of apples pulled off the counter. Bags ripped to shreds, apple and potatoes pieces everywhere. Not to mention he got one of Brian's hats and decided to chew that. So I had to clean that disaster up. (Did I mention I had a headache before I got home to see this mess.)
Then it was time to start fixing dinner. This of course is the time when Kyle decided he was going to cry (more like scream) about everything and hang on my legs. So making dinner was a challenge. I managed to get dinner in the oven.
Brian came home just in time to tell me to sit down and try and relax... I was getting a bit stressed!
After dinner Brian and I did not want to move to start cleaning up the disaster that was left from my cooking. (How does a 4 ingredient recipe end up with so many dirty dishes???) So I sat in my chair and watched as Kyle decided all his dirty laundry needed to be put all over the kitchen.
I decided the only thing to do at this point was take pictures and a video of what my evenings are now.
Kyle had a great time playing with the bowls and laundry. He did help me clean up the laundry before it was time for bed.
The rest of the evening was perfect, the kitchen was cleaned by my wonderful husband and after bath time Kyle kept giving me the biggest hugs and kisses.
I also decided / learned a few things...
1. Dogs can be more work than kids.
2. 4 ingredient meals are not always easier than fancy recipes.
3. I am never satisfied with my meatloaf.
4. I am beginning to understand why some families eat out or do carry out so many nights. Making dinner while watching a toddler is hard (exhausting) work.
5. At the end of the day I have a wonderful husband who comes home and listens to me complain, helps out and loves me.
6. Having your baby give you hugs and kisses for no reason is the BEST feeling in the world!!! and can take away any frustration you may be feeling for that moment.
7. I know this will happen again and I hope I handle my stress better next time and remember it is life (doubtful...but saying it is the first step...baby steps).
2 comments:
"You're gonna miss this..."
Enjoy every moment, even the ones that frustrate you!
I can't wait for hugs & kisses for no reason!!!!
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