First, I have to start out by saying I can't believe Zoe is 2 years old already! These last 2 years have just FLOWN by... And we couldn't be more proud of her. She's smart, she's sassy, oh boy is she sassy... and I love it! She's strong and independent. Maybe even too much so.... (Nah!) She can do so much for herself, she doesn't seem to feel the need to learn a lot of words yet, but I know it's coming... then boy howdy, watch out. OK, did I really just say "Boy, Howdy?"... I did, didn't I?... OK, moving on from that.
Anywho... (Not going there), I absolutely love being her mom. Wouldn't trade it for anything. The benefits and joys that I get from my time with her so completely outweigh any possible downsides... And by downsides, I'm not even talking about the obscene amount of money that goes into actually RAISING a child these days, or the middle of the night scream fests she has when she's sick or teething or just had a bad dream. Not my fave, but thankfully those don't happen too often anymore and I figure she's probably just reminding us what it's like so we'll be ready to do it again with Lucas. Isn't she thoughtful?
No, by downsides I'm talking about those insidious children's songs that parents have to endure while watching their child's favorite DVD for the 500 millionth time! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!... Please, for the love of God and all that is holy, get Kenny Loggins and his daughter out of my head!!... (Warning: watch at your own risk) Gone are the days when actual GOOD music would get stuck in my head... So long The D, it was fun while it lasted... You've been replaced with Disney and Little Bear... *Shudder*... And the worst part, I know it will only get worse from here. Lord knows what will replace Hannah Montana by the time Zoe's old enough to get into that stuff?...
Gone too are the days when I would get excited about real concerts. Yes folks, I was actually in a tizzy, yes, a tizzy, over the thought of being late to Mr. Stinky Feet. What the hell?... Turned out she didn't even want to see him when we got there (weird guy singing songs or bounce castle... hmmmm.. let me think). Just as well since apparently he was being an ass and pissing off the local parents. It seems he has songs you 'can' dance to and songs you 'cannot' and if you danced to one of the 'forbidden' dance songs (even if you were a two year old!), he'd stop right in the middle of the song and lecture the child... Then he would keep stopping if anyone danced... WTF?... It's music, let the kids freaking dance. Gez buddy, get over yourself!
I guess I'm just finding myself in that weird place... getting older, being a mom, and wondering, what the hell happened? When did I become this person?... Getting excited when I find a Halloween book that has Elmo in it. Passing by the Guess store and thinking... "I wouldn't be caught dead in those skank clothes". Subscribing to magazines like Parents or Better Homes and Gardens (that really freaks me out)... but the weirdest part is I'm loving it. I'm actually happier than I've ever been. I want to find things that will make her happy, want to watch those stupid shows with her (although seriously, please exorcise the Loggins' from my brain)... I tried on my Halloween costume last night, a big 'ol round stupid pumpkin... and was feeling pretty dorky and frumpy until I saw Zoe's face light up. She thought mommy was the shit and that made every embarrassing inch of that costume worth it...
Ahhh. the things we do for our kids... and love.
Anywho... (Not going there), I absolutely love being her mom. Wouldn't trade it for anything. The benefits and joys that I get from my time with her so completely outweigh any possible downsides... And by downsides, I'm not even talking about the obscene amount of money that goes into actually RAISING a child these days, or the middle of the night scream fests she has when she's sick or teething or just had a bad dream. Not my fave, but thankfully those don't happen too often anymore and I figure she's probably just reminding us what it's like so we'll be ready to do it again with Lucas. Isn't she thoughtful?
No, by downsides I'm talking about those insidious children's songs that parents have to endure while watching their child's favorite DVD for the 500 millionth time! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!... Please, for the love of God and all that is holy, get Kenny Loggins and his daughter out of my head!!... (Warning: watch at your own risk) Gone are the days when actual GOOD music would get stuck in my head... So long The D, it was fun while it lasted... You've been replaced with Disney and Little Bear... *Shudder*... And the worst part, I know it will only get worse from here. Lord knows what will replace Hannah Montana by the time Zoe's old enough to get into that stuff?...
Gone too are the days when I would get excited about real concerts. Yes folks, I was actually in a tizzy, yes, a tizzy, over the thought of being late to Mr. Stinky Feet. What the hell?... Turned out she didn't even want to see him when we got there (weird guy singing songs or bounce castle... hmmmm.. let me think). Just as well since apparently he was being an ass and pissing off the local parents. It seems he has songs you 'can' dance to and songs you 'cannot' and if you danced to one of the 'forbidden' dance songs (even if you were a two year old!), he'd stop right in the middle of the song and lecture the child... Then he would keep stopping if anyone danced... WTF?... It's music, let the kids freaking dance. Gez buddy, get over yourself!
I guess I'm just finding myself in that weird place... getting older, being a mom, and wondering, what the hell happened? When did I become this person?... Getting excited when I find a Halloween book that has Elmo in it. Passing by the Guess store and thinking... "I wouldn't be caught dead in those skank clothes". Subscribing to magazines like Parents or Better Homes and Gardens (that really freaks me out)... but the weirdest part is I'm loving it. I'm actually happier than I've ever been. I want to find things that will make her happy, want to watch those stupid shows with her (although seriously, please exorcise the Loggins' from my brain)... I tried on my Halloween costume last night, a big 'ol round stupid pumpkin... and was feeling pretty dorky and frumpy until I saw Zoe's face light up. She thought mommy was the shit and that made every embarrassing inch of that costume worth it...
Ahhh. the things we do for our kids... and love.
