Ugh is the best way to describe today. It has definitely been "just one of them days" (as Monica used to sing so well, does anyone else still love that song besides me?).
Ever since we got home from our vacation our oldest daughter has been testing her limits. I have found her to go through cycles much like a roller coaster. She will have really good moments, and then I can see her dipping down to test her limits, almost to make sure I will still set her boundaries.
Take today for example. I caught her in not one, but two fibs. Little fibs, but as a mom total heartbreak hotel (another great song by the way) and equating to "a horrible day at work" (also equating to a massive migraine). Thank God that these two instances happened prior to her gymnastics class.
For our oldest daughter gymnastics is a place for her to "get her jumpies out" and learn good technique on handstands and cartwheels. For me this hour means gripe, therapy, and rejuvenation sessions. Some of the other moms I have met at my oldest's gymnastics class are my lifeline on days like today. They are never ones to say "never my child" (and let me warn all of you moms who say these fateful words, tomorrow your child will be doing whatever it is the other moms are talking about), but have a perfect way of putting things into perspective and help me to laugh about whatever mom adventure one of us is facing any week.
Obviously days as a mommy never come with certainty, but thankfully with the help of MG's gymnastics class I am certain of one thing. Tomorrow will be a better day ~
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