Over the last few days Triston has been experiencing some serious agony. Not only does he have huge, sharp teeth piercing his perfectly tender little gums, he also the reddest, rawest, most swollen little bottom in the world. Needless to say, Triston in not a "good teether". The poor kid has been so miserable as his teeth continue popping up all over his mouth.
After spending all of Friday night in the rocking chair, singing, cuddling, and rubbing desitin all over that red little bum, I realized why I absolutely love being a Mom. Never in my life did I think that I could function for two days with NO sleep (that's right - NONE). Nor did I think that I would ever want to play cars for hours on end. I thought that messes (i.e.: my MAC eyeshadow as finger paints - ha!) would make me frustrated to no end. However, it seems that once a woman becomes a mother, something inside her changes. Not to say that I can always handle everything that little Triston throws my way without getting upset or exhausted...it just seems that motherhood gives you a different outlook on life.
Instead of being bothered that I am up all night, I am thinking I am so grateful that I get to spend a few extra hours with this child as he is growing so quickly and won't be a child for long at all (keep in mind this was not my mind set when he wasn't sleeping though the night). When he refuses to play on his own and insists that I stop whatever it is I am doing and join him, I am thinking how wonderful it is that he makes me feel like I am the most important person in the world (the only one that plays cars just the way he likes). And when I am feeding him his lunch and digs his little hands into the bowl of peas and starts throwing them all over the room, I am thinking why did I bother to vacuum this morning??? Ha! No, I really do wonder that sometimes, but when I hear his sweet laugh and I know that he thinks he is truly hilarious, I can't help but laugh with him.
Motherhood has changed my life and I can't ever imagine my life without my little Triston. What an amazing blessing he has been in the lives of Quinn and I. It has definately been very challenging at times, but over all it has been the best thing that ever happened to me.
I love being a mom.
ps - please forgive all of the incorrect punctuation...I am so terrible with grammar skills!
5 comments:
Poor guy! On one of my friends blog she just did a post on all the things she recommends and one of them was Hyland's teething pills. She said when her daughter had 4 teeth coming in at once she would pop those pills in and they instantly turn to gel and said it worked like a charm. If you want to look at her page it is Jared & Amber Franklin from my page. Anyway, you could give it a try. Also I haven't been able to experience all that you have so far, but it is amazing how much you can love your child! It is so much fun so far and I'm sure it just gets better. Dave just said to me yesterday, "You are Bella's world right now. It must be neat having someone completely know you and your voice and they are able to find you in any room." He always says things like, "How come she doesn't cry when you hold her?" or "How come she doesn't look at me from across the room like she does you?" Haha, because it is her mom with her 24/7, loving and caring for her.
Dani! That was so sweet. I totally agree. Being a mom is to say the least challenging but there is nothing better. I want to get together. Maybe a play date?
Dani, this was such a sweet post. I know that feeling so well and I can say that having more children only increases that place in your heart that you think can love no more.
WOW! BFF, how poetic...tears! I can't say I'm as patient as you. I hope I am. However, I definitely know the joy of motherhood and the immense appreciation that comes as each day that passes these lil' ones surprise us with something so precious we could never imagine not having them!! Give Triston our hugs and kisses! Hang in there! Story of your life...up all night with him teething. He'll thank you some day!! :) Love you guys--emma
There is no greater joy that can come to a mother than to see her children happy and well. The great thing about motherhood is that it never ends. What a gift I received in you. It is so awesome to see you as such a loving, nurturing, happy mom!!
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