September 19, 2008
30 minutes
Can anyone explain the ups and downs of motherhood. With in 30 minutes my emotions have ranged from total elation, fear, terror, anger, joy and some of them at the same time. My joy came from Tyler running up to me to tell me "Mom, you are the greatest mom EVER" followed by a huge hug and a blow kiss (Because Tyler doesn't want to kiss a girl). Now that was great. But within 10 minutes he was screaming at me because he didn't want to get out of the car to pick up his brothers from school, that would be my anger emotions. Finally wrestling him out of the car we walk on to the school grounds. We park across the street because it easier than fighting the parking lot. We meet up with Jared and Alex inside the school. With a brief wave at me Jared is off after a friend. By the time the rest of us get through the double doors Jared is no where to be seen. No the panic did not begin immediately, just after 10 minutes of looking for him. We walked to the car no Jared, we walked back to the school, No JARED, went inside the school, again NO JARED, we walked back to the car when we see my neighbor walking with Jared from across the street. The cross guards were out so we begin to cross the street when I hear a crying from behind me. Alex had tripped over some kids scooter and was sprawled across the side walk. So I grab Tyler back onto the side walk. Pick Alex up, turn again assuming the cross guard were still in place. They were not. I hear a scream from my neighbor and screeching of breaks as a white Suburban comes within inches of running over Tyler. My heart stopped. Mostly in a daze, I gather my kids and make it back to the car and for once drove the mile and a half in complete silence. Now tell me, why do we have days like this?
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7 comments:
Whoa. Let me guess that as you arrived home no one volunteered, "Again tomorrow!" I would have had a heart attack with Tyler. It's one thing to have crazy times like that with each child, but for each to take a turn in just 30 minutes is crazy. I hope everyone gets a good sleep tonight!
oh my goodness lady. I wish I had an answer to that question myself. I am so glad that tyler is ok. I have had that heart stopping feeling before... gotta say it's not one of my favorites. Hang in there.
There is no reason for it. It happens and its painful and scary. It is lucky that we have our children to love and they are safe in their beds tonight. You are a great mom.
Never a dull moment!!!! I'm so glad to have your blog address and look forward to keeping posted!
Ugh, how scary! Stick with the pick up line, at least they will be safe? Just you wait lady, if you think your emotions are thrashed now, think of me dealing with two teenagers and one preteen! Sometimes my stomach hurts so bad I cant' stand it, I think I have ulcers, and then there are the sleepless nights not because they are in your bed but you are thinking how to help them best, and they have locked their bedroom doors to keep you out! I have been meaning to take those locks off. I could go on forever, and I wish they were little again...and then some days wish they were old enough to go off on their missions, that would teach them a thing or two! Then someone tells me I should have another one...I don't think this faint heart can handle it!
In the end, I turn back to the sweet six year old who still likes to cuddle. Hang in there Linda, you feel those emotions because you CARE and are a great mom!
Mimi
WOW! How horrible! Did you stay in the house the rest of the day? I don't think I'd be brave enough to leave again. Some days just seem to be full of excitement like that.
I don't know but it sounds way too familiar. We get to endure days like these so that we can fully embrace and appreciate all the times we have wonderful days (I say this as my baby has been crying on and off for about 2 hours now and it is only 6am).
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