I’m knackered, motherhood, being a BOTTOM* and trying to do it all can take its toll on occasion.
But today as I crawled into the house at just after seven I was reminded why it is worth it. Descended upon by three wriggling, excruciatingly loud children before I could even pour the wine made me remember that I am loved and love unconditionally in return.
I don’t want to forget these years whilst they are ‘little’ ; I don’t want to forget their endearing cuteness.
I have no issues with memory loss from the days and nights when they are little gits….
But the here and now;
At two years and one month BB still refuses to walk independently; but finally she is beginning to talk, latest phrases include ‘no way’ when faced with a plate of vegetables and ‘morning mummy, booboo’ is the first thing I hear in the day. Refusing to move her legs without firmly gripping a hand she and twin boy and girl play trains where she clings onto their backs with unconcealed joy and trails behind them shouting ‘choo-choo’. It breaks my heart to see her standing upright and comforts me that one day soon I will see her walk alone.
Twin girl took her first ballet exam, nerves were high – how would I ever curl her hair?
She took to the stage like a natural, counting out the steps but loving every second; we could think of no better way to spend Fathers Day…. (I am speaking for myself and the children here – not sure if He Who Helped Create Them may have preferred time on the golf course.)
She passed with merit and was recommended for a reduced cost scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dance; she clearly gets it from me…
Finally her brother got a mention, after seeing his sister shine on the stage he decided he wanted another chance at dancing and got a certificate just for showing up to class; he was a little confused but chuffed all the same.
The here and now – busy, hectic and getting back to normal….
BOTTOM – Bugger off to the office mummy
Those kids rock full stop! BB will get there she has the determination, just recall what she has overcome already. The increasing chatting is so like Erin. Erin has only really bugun to talk in sentences the past two months. Soon enough we will look back and be astounded by what they have achieved. xxxxxxx
maybe we can look back from a bar????
I’m a BOTTOM – really wish I wasn’t this week but hey, safety in numbers and all that and yours are showing that they rock and so it is not doing anyone any harm (except possibly your sanity?)
always my sanity
Kids are amazing little things aren’t they! I love the pictures in this post, very cute! They look so happy and well done on the curls – good job! : ) x
Ta
Lovely pics. And, as ever, you’ve given me food for thought. I’m currently finding the juggle really hard. Not just the BOTTOM status, but also whe WAHM status. But days like yesterday, seeing my little Frog open her birthday presents and *running* in the park…moments like that make it worth it. Plus seeing the house deposit slowly grow and knowing one day I’ll be able to buy a house and paint my daughter’s room a colour SHE wants. x
You get all the letters!
It’s like little house of the prairie! Beautiful !
that is often how my home is described
On the – obvs
tsk tsk
You certainly have good-looking children.
Take after me!
Beautiful post and beautiful pictures.
Thanks x
Lovely lovely pictures, but that one of you and BB is something special.
It was taken minutes after she came out of spica, x
Gorgeous photos, such pride!! So encouraging to give children a certificate, it gives them a warm feeling.
CJ x
Thanks CJ x