I don't think my mom ever wore the necklaces we made her for Mother's Day. And I'm pretty sure it wasn't because she considered herself too cool for my one-of-a-kind-yarn-and-macaroni jewelry (fashionable though she is). She probably just didn't think about it. She probably just didn't have any place to wear it except for Church, and then maybe considered it irreverent.
Of course, she didn't leave us every day for a job either.
Grace made me a friendship bracelet yesterday. I wore it to work today. And I plan to wear it everyday. There is something very painful about going to work everyday. It makes me very sentimental. It means that I come home, turn off the TV, and sit down. I hold, I read, I play, I laugh, I tickle. Until they go to bed. And bed time comes oh-so-soon.
I miss my children. It's a terrible feeling.
That's a sweet bracelet. I want babies. They seem like nice people.
ReplyDeleteWhere are you working now? I love the bracelet...very cute.
ReplyDeleteGrace, I love the bracelet you made your mommy. What a nice girl that you are! I love you and I love your mommy too.
ReplyDeleteThis entry made me cry, I know how you feel Elise. There is a little girl in the class I teach who reminds me of Gwen, at times I just can't even look at her because I'm afraid I will start crying. And sometimes I just ache to be with my babies. But maybe this experience is helping us treasure the time we have with them and ultimately, at the end of the day, end up with more "QT" with our girls than we otherwise would have.
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling. When I started my job, I was like a real adult -- or a lazy one, I'm not sure. I always came home and held Dallin for a minute and flipped on the TV. Then I realized I was missing stuff. Now I hardly ever turn on the TV. He goes to bed earlier now. One time I missed him completely -- didn't see him for the whole day cause I worked too long. I told my boss it wouldn't happen again -- no matter what that meant. I get up early and get to work early so I can be home for dinner. You hate to miss stuff.
ReplyDeleteIts okay, lipsch. It's just for a little while
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job. I understand how it is to leave the kids, but I guess I always knew mine was short term (like a week or so)
ReplyDeleteBut, I agree it makes you spend quality time with them when you are home. At least you know they are well taken care of while you're gone. We miss you!
as much as it wears your brain thin to be with babies, it's harder to be without them.
ReplyDeleteps - what is your job? are you vice president of the united states?
I hate to admit this, but when I worked I felt like a better mom. I know that sounds horrible, but I felt like I was more "there" for my baby when I was home with him. I felt happier inside to have a little job. Oh I'm going to get in trouble for writing this. Maybe I'm a mutant mother.
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