The other day Wayne told me he was having a hard time deciding what to get me for Christmas. My quick response was, "Tack $ on to the spa cert. I have yet to use (from Mother's Day/Wes' birth was the same day)." However after giving this more thought and after putting in yet another 18 hour mommy day, I came home from taking Christina to Activity Days and told Wayne I knew exactly what I wanted for Christmas. He looked hopeful. I said, "I want a nap (I could see the relief on his face and the mental check mark on his gift list)....AND (Wayne's relief turned to a look of defeat) I'd like to wake up to Christmas music playing, a clean house, and happy children getting along with each other." Wayne smiled as if to say, "You silly," but what he did say was, "Why couldn't you have just asked for earrings?" We both had a good laugh.Thomas was standing nearby for all of this. In his beautiful way he said, "No problem!!! We can do this, mom! You got it!" I love my Thomas! (You silly:))
PS. This photo is of one of my most recent naps, a post c-section morphene/codiene/??? nap the day after Wesley was born, which would be 5/14/07. It's nice to have proof that I've had at least 1 nap in the past 7 1/2 months.
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What a sweet picture! I hear you about the whole nap thing. Every time Calvin fights his nap I just think "WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU FIGHT THIS?!?" I have faith that someday, maybe not in this life, we'll be able to sleep whenever we want to.
Sounds like my Christmas wish! I've been sick for a few days so Curt has stepped it up and taken Vivie for me & been the go-to-Dad in the middle of the night with sick kiddos. It's so nice to have capable and willing hubbies! I always thought my mom was nuts for asking for a clean house, nap, and these simple pleasures I now long for!
You cute woman....Let's start a slumber party for women, one where you really do sleep. That would be fun. xo
Amen! Getting a nap, clean house, and nonfighting children? Did you complete the miracle gift with dinner waiting on the table, by candlelight? :-) Let me know if it works good luck!!!
One year I asked my mom what she wanted for Mother's Day. She said, "make your bed every day." I replied, "Isn't there something you want from the mall?"
Funny how our priorities change, eh? Dave has struggled with gifts this year too and I told him, "I want a few days off!" Totally off. Can you imagine? I can't.
How wonderful! Got a good laugh.. We miss you out here!
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