I had to be a Mommy today!

[tkyes]

Close friends of ours had to go out of town for the night last night and asked DH and I if we could spend the night at their house and take care of their 2 children, ages 2 1/2 and 5 months.

I found out that DH would be out of town for work so it was just going to be me. (slight panic setting in)

I immediately say to DH "I can't do this by myself!!!" Are you kidding me? I'll have to put them to bed, get up in the middle of the night with the baby, get them up, feed them, get them off to daycare and take care of their dog! I'm lucky I can get myself up and running in the morning.

OK - so I know I "can" do this, no one's going to die, but it's so overwhelming. It's like being thrown right into the deep end. No easing into things and learning as a Mom which way the baby likes to be held or the fact that your 2 year old freaks out when you have a towel wrapped around your head in the morning.

I think the biggest thing is I don't know their routine. Who gets what to eat, who gets up first, etc.

Well, I'm happy to say that everyone survived. I just dropped them off at daycare.

My only issues were a screaming 2 1/2 year old when his mommy and daddy left, and I mean screaming!

Then a 4 month old who got up twice in the middle of the night.

A naked 2 1/2 year old who didn't want to get dressed and go to daycare, he instead wanted to "play with new playdough from grandma, ok?"

Instead of my usual breakfast of toast and a glass of milk on my way to work I had a granola bar and Sesame Street fruit snacks.

Hats off to all you Mommys!!

I know I'll get the hang of it when I have my own kids, but this was a bit of a shock to my system.

Did I mention I could use a nap? LOL!!


Happy Friday!
Tamie

 

[DoeWDW]

Sounds like you did just fine!! I'm sure your friends really appreciated their little "break". It was very nice of you to babysit for them!!

 

[debster812]

Sounds like you did GREAT!!!!!!

Those fruit snacks are yummy, huh?

Great job Tamie!

 

[KimRaye]

Wow! You can come and watch my kids Anytime! Great job!

Originally posted by tkyes
Did I mention I could use a nap?

LOL, that's the story of my life!

 

[CamColt]

Congratulations! You passed the test with flying colors. And it sounds like you did better than I do most mornings, LOL!

 

[wuv tigger]

Originally posted by tkyes
OK - so I know I "can" do this, no one's going to die, but it's so overwhelming.

Instead of my usual breakfast of toast and a glass of milk on my way to work I had a granola bar and Sesame Street fruit snacks.

Hats off to all you Mommys!!

I know I'll get the hang of it when I have my own kids, but this was a bit of a shock to my system.

Did I mention I could use a nap? LOL!!


Happy Friday!
Tamie

You are such a sweetie to do this for your friends.

Did I mention I NEED a nap?

Judy

 

[CEDmom]

Sounds like you did a great job!! I have a 4 yo in case you want practice with an older child .

 

[luvmydogs]

You did a great job! I have a ds8 (and three dogs and a cat) whom you are welcome to care for at anytime! Good job, MOM--you earned your nap!

 

[Chrissi Pooh]

Way to go Tykes!!! You made it and so did everyone else!!!

Doesn't it feel good, like you accomplished something major...because you did silly!!!

Have a wonderful day and remember those sweet little faces!!!!

 

[KatelynnsAuntie]

Great Story Tamie! LOL!!

The humor you put into this story had me cracking up!

Glad you made it through!!

 

[tkyes]

Have a wonderful day and remember those sweet little faces!!!!

How about the 2 1/2 year olds face when he ate blue playdough! (his parents were there for that, so that ones not my fault!)

 

[bigsis1970]

YUM blue playdough !! hee hee - sounds like you did a great job - I am sure they will ask again !!! Michelle

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Welcome to the wonderful world of parenting!!

One thing...when they're your own it won't seem like so much work. Plus it'll help if you start watching widescreen DVD's. (Just thought I'd drop that subliminal message)

 

[mamajoan]

God Love ya Tamie!!! "Mommy Crash course 101"
I was ROTFLOL when I read about the towel incident and the Playdough routine!!! ah true 2 year old you got there!!!

Thanks for a good giggle this morning!
Joan

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Originally posted by wdwoldtimer

One thing...when they're your own it won't seem like so much work.

On which planet?

I have got to go be the roomparent for the holiday party. It will be over in a couple of hours!

 

[POLLY ANN]

A 2 1/2yo and a 5 month old? Oh, that's nothing! I could handle that with one hand tied behind my back! lol

Try my little monsters for a night and a morning, Tamie! I'll even pay for your airfare here!

I'm glad that you survived though, and I'm sure you got alot of enjoyment out of it, too!

 

[JetMom]

I want to applaud you! It's a whole different world with little ones!

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Originally posted by The Mystery Machine
On which planet?

Hmm...ok...same amount of work...a little more fulfilling??

 

[tkyes]

If it means I finally get to meet you Polly, I'll do it!


WDWOldtimer - somehow I knew you would find a way to tie the Widescreen tv into my story. lol!

I think it is different with your own kids. I guess I wouldn't know completely as we don't have any yet. Even if it's something as basic as a comfort level, on both ends.


I just remembered this - I asked the 2 1/2 yr. old if he wanted some juice this morning. He says "can I have a beer?" I have no idea where he got this!! LOL! His parents have alcohol in the house once or twice a year, so it's not like he hears the word a lot. We were just together 2 weeks ago at a Christmas party, where I'm sure he heard it.

Of course I said yes, he could have one. That's ok for a 2 year old right? The hopps and barely are good for developing minds.


tamie

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Before people flood this thread, upset about giving alcohol to 2 year olds....she was kidding I think.