Monday, November 2, 2009

Confessions of a not-so-grown-up, grown-up

Posted by Abby at 7:11 PM

I just threw a tantrum.

Feeling embarrassed but still seething.

I need to find my marbles.

My happy thoughts.
(from HOOK, you know? If you haven't seen it, it's a must.)

I've pulled myself together enough to finish what we were doing.

And just when I was ready to say fine, watch a cartoon! (don't get me wrong, that's not unusual but I was trying not to use the TV today...), Heidi said "Can you get out the button factory?"

Oh how I love it when my children have creative moments and urges.

So, the moment has passed. My throat hurts, the kids are happy, and I think it's time to figure out what I'm making for dinner and have a quieter and loving evening from here on out.

FYI:
The button factory = buttons + paper + glue (and anything else that sounds fun!)

 

11 Comments:

  1. Qait said...
    November 2, 2009 at 8:27 PM  
    Aww... :( I hate it when I have tantrums. Even though they're thankfully rare, it's never good.
    I know that sore throat feeling. :( blehhhh
    I have loved reading your blogs! Catching up! I love you so much.
    I miss you A LOT.
    Jennie Z said...
    November 2, 2009 at 9:11 PM  
    I think we all have our not so grown up moments. It's nice to know we aren't alone! By the way Kate pulled a Heidi move with the scissors this morning. All I could think of when she did it was how many times Heidi had pulled the same move, so I laughed and pulled out the camera. You can see it on my blog!
    Rae said...
    November 2, 2009 at 10:08 PM  
    I love it. :) Button factory. Brilliant.

    It's okay. We all throw tantrums.
    Lisa said...
    November 2, 2009 at 11:09 PM  
    Have you seen this commercial? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJpPUDMrAO0 This reminded me of that.

    Oh, and I definitely have tantrums once in a while. I'm glad you've admitted to them so that I don't feel quite as bad :)
    Abby said...
    November 3, 2009 at 1:07 AM  
    Qait, we need to catch up and have a phone visit I think. :)

    Jennie, I am SO sorry Kate cut her hair!! Maybe it'll grow fast...

    Lisa, that commercial was AWESOME. Had not seen it before. Laughed really hard. I'm glad I can at least say I didn't fall down and pound the floor!:D
    Jean said...
    November 3, 2009 at 1:38 AM  
    Don't worry, it happens, and you're still Supermom. :-) I kind of love your button factory. I want to have a button factory in our house too!!
    Anonymous said...
    November 5, 2009 at 10:37 PM  
    I threw a tantrum twice yesterday and my throat has been sore all day. Also, I hurt my foot throwing Eva out the back door so she wouldn't wake Noah with her screaming...so I have that to remind me of my tantruming as well. I was a little afraid that someone was going to call the cops the way Eva was screaming in the back yard...what I am trying to say is...I'm glad I'm not the only one who screams at her kids!
    Abby said...
    November 6, 2009 at 12:07 AM  
    Cara! I'm so sorry!!! On the bright side though, isn't it the saving grace of motherhood that days like that rarely come in twos? Mine was only a few days ago and I already feel like it was ages ago...

    Oh the tender mercies...
    chucknorris said...
    November 8, 2009 at 3:28 PM  
    haha!
    i guess the worst part is... it's inevitable!
    anyways i agree with your friend, you're still supermom.
    katyn said...
    November 10, 2009 at 10:31 AM  
    I love your button factory idea. I'm feeling guilty because I just turned on Sesame Street for Elizabeth because I want to get some cleaning done. (sigh) Maybe tomorrow.
    Trishelle said...
    November 10, 2009 at 9:46 PM  
    Abby, I love you to the moon and back! I'm glad you found your marbles. Way to pull yourself out of a rotten moment...

    "Hook" really is an awesome movie.

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