A second child and the end to my free time....it has been mentioned that with the arrival of the second child, my life as i know it will cease to exist.
First of all, what free time? It has obviously escaped notice that I am raising a son, running a business, running a household, representing children of all ages, fighting 3 governments simultaneously, and trying to do it all reasonably well.
Second. I would give ANYTHING to have many parts of my life as i know it cease to exist. I would give anything, especially my free time, to have had my second child 2 years and 8 months ago. I would give anything, especially my free time, to not have debilitating panic attacks and the bouts of depression that I brought home instead of my baby girl. Yes, they make me hibernate and avoid everyone. But I'm not napping, people. I'm escaping. I would give anything to have that second child right now, regardless of the "inconvenience" it is somehow going to bring to my life. I WANT the problems that come with the logistics of more than one child. i WANT to race from tball to dance to soccer and back again. i WANT the craziness, I would revel in such craziness and be grateful for it every day.
And third. Inferring that my life is so good right now because of the lack of two living children at home hurts my feelings. And those of you who know me should know that. Please stop.
26 February 2008
A little sensitivity, please
Posted by Nora Jane at 2/26/2008 03:05:00 PM
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2 comments:
You Rock, Nora!! Good for you. Your honesty is so raw and powerful, tears stung my eyes.
Nora, you are echoing my feelings exactly!!!!! I'm told that gee...you're free with no kids! Do what you want! BAH. I hear ya.
~ Michelle
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