OT -"You're gonna miss this . . ." - Really?

[wrighter]

You know that country music song?

"You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this."

Let me start by saying that I really like that song. But for the life of me, this morning I can't possibly see how it holds true. My kids are DRIVING ME INSANE!!!! It started at 6:30 this morning, when my DS5 woke me up, asking where the halloween costume catalogue was. He claimed he looked everywhere for it. So out of bed I drag myself to find it - where? RIGHT WHERE I TOLD HIM IT WAS. Then my DD3 got up and started crying (literally) because she couldn't find the outfit she wanted to wear. After she found that outfit, she promptly changed into another outfit, and then put her swimsuit on after that. (I gave up the clothing battle long ago with her. As long as her clothing is weather appropriate she picks what she wants. And God help me she has worn some doozies!) Then she needed her ballet slippers tied. Then she put on flip flops - and then sandals after that. All before 7:30. Meanwhile, containers of markers were getting dropped on the wood steps, and they were begging me to let them paint. (Why oh why didn't I put the paint away after yesterday's crafts?!) And after eating two bowls on Mini-Wheats, my DS saw me eating yogurt and decided he wanted some. I told him that if I opened a container of yogurt for him, he wasn't getting down unless he ate all of it. (I'm trying to teach him about being wasteful.) And so guess what? He's been sitting there for 30 minutes because he doesn't want to eat all the yogurt. This is going to put a real monkey wrench in my plans for the morning. Why did I have to put down that ultimatum?

Thank goodness he starts school tomorrow!!!

Thank you for letting me vent. I know that if anyone can understand my plight it is my fellow Dissers. And I'm sure someday I will miss this - and I try to embrace the insanity when I can. It's just REALLY REALLY hard to do sometimes, you know?

Anyone else in the same boat today?

 

[Fall1]

Just wanted to say I love that song, makes me cry every time.....hope the day gets better

 

[bethbuchall]

I've never heard the song. My first "baby" started his senior year of high school today. Trust me, you are going to miss it!

 

[mlynn]

I'm in the same boat!!! Thank God we are full day now.
My 4 year old starts preschool on Monday. My staying home days are done I can go back to work after 6 years of babysitting too.They were great being home with my girls but I NEED adult conversations.

 

[thegrimdwarf]

Aw, that song sets me straight even on the worst days. But I feel your pain. I hope the yogurt's been finished, and you can get on with things!

 

[Nee Nee and Biddy]

My sister and I laugh about that song all the time. I just spent the entire night in the ER with my 10 month old who has the croup. Got back at 4:00am, got 3 hours sleep, and now I'm rushing off for gymnastics for my 2 y/o and then another dr. appt. My DS is potty training and going through a spitting phase. My 10 month old is crawling and getting into everything and nursing constantly! I am losing it most days, but sometimes I can see that I will miss this crazy time. It's hard to see when you're in the thick of it. It's especially hard when someone else tells you you're going to miss this...yeah yeah, go enjoy your full 8 hours sleep and the ability to drink margaritas and I'll call you when this is over!

 

[Tiffany_MommyOf3]

haha yeah, my kids are 5, 3, 2, and 7 months and I always wonder about that song LOL. I'm trying to remember that one day they will be grown and I will miss this time, if I don't go completely insane before then....

 

[Camno's Mama]

You will miss it. My kids are only 5 and 2, and I already am looking at CHILDBIRTH with rose colored glasses. By the time your kids are grown, you will miss it. Because then you'll have to hound them to come home and visit and the woman that they love most in the world won't be Mommy...

I know how you feel though...I think that the end of summer brings out a special something in all kids! My son and I had time alone together for the first time in a long while because the younger one started preschool yesterday. The older one and I have been looking forward to doing something fun together. Was it fun? No. He misbehaved the whole time. I was so annoyed. Oh well...next time.

Good luck!

 

[kellyg403]

I love this song too. And now that the grandbabies have started to arrive I really miss my children's childhood. I see my children in their faces and I can't believe time has past so quickly.

Kelly

 

[ALittleDisneyFan]

We're having a semi-rough morning as well. My 2-yr-old is in such a crab-tastic mood this morning.

 

[tkmmc]

So I was reading this thread a little while ago, totally agreeing with and completely understanding the plight of the other moms who had posted. The mommy job is definitely all encompassing and I of course have moments every day that take me out of the running for "Mommy of the Year." Then there are the wonderful moments...

As I was engulfed in reading this very thread, my DD (turned 2 this past Fri.) came up to my computer chair, put her head on me and said "Mommy...snuggle you...couch."
Hello - heartstrings - tugging. Of course I stopped what I was doing and we settled down on the couch. "Mommy...watch Mungle." She wanted me watch to watch the DVD recording of DD7 in the school production of "Jungle Book the Musical." So I popped it in, we snuggled, talked, and I tickled her little fat knees and then after 5 minutes she hopped down and went on playing. So sweet. I started thinking about the song and the other moms. Great moment.

Now she's crying because she can't have more cheese. I wish she could understand the relationship between cheese, two year olds and constipation. She only knows she wants more cheese and mommy's not helping. I'm ingnoring her at this point and continuing with this post.

Breathe deeply..."You're gonna miss this..." keep saying it...

Thanks for listening!

 

[ChristusG]

I love love love that song!!!!! My kids are 4 and 1.....and some days are just.....well, I cannot wait for bedtime to arrive LOL! But I do know that song is true. One day we will miss it all. Our kids will be grown and they'll be out doing their own things. No little arms to hug us, no "I love you Mommy" out of the blue, no seeing Disney through their eyes of wonder......so when my kiddos are driving me up the wall, I really do try to remember that one day all of this will be gone, so I try to cherish the moments.

 

[tkmmc]

And I forgot to add...

One of my favorite sayings is: "The two best moments in a mother's day are when the kids wake up and when they go to bed."

 

[SILLYANDI]

Funny, I had one of those days on Saturday and I was in my room whining to DH about how EVERYONE needs something from me ALL THE TIME! "My milk cup's empty", "I can't find my soccer cleats", "my projects not done", etc. I had had enough that day.

As I was laying on the bed having my pity party my DD8 puts a note under the door that reads,"Mom when you're done crying can you make me lunch?"
I couldn't help but laugh!

 

[kellig]

Funny, I had one of those days on Saturday and I was in my room whining to DH about how EVERYONE needs something from me ALL THE TIME! "My milk cup's empty", "I can't find my soccer cleats", "my projects not done", etc. I had had enough that day.

As I was laying on the bed having my pity party my DD8 puts a note under the door that reads,"Mom when you're done crying can you make me lunch?"
I couldn't help but laugh!

That is priceless!

 

[Not so Dumbo]

Not missing it now, because it's not gone yet.
But the day will sadly come when I will.

 

[moredisneyplease]

i havent heard that song before but I agree with the OP.....some days my kids drive me nuts, but in general i couldnt ask for a better life! I love playing with my kids all day and doing fun activities. I sure love being a mommy

 

[nessz79]

i havent heard that song before but I agree with the OP.....some days my kids drive me nuts, but in general i couldnt ask for a better life! I love playing with my kids all day and doing fun activities. I sure love being a mommy

Me, too! I haven't had the opportunity to be a SAHM, but I'm a teacher w/ summers off, so I do know how the kids might drive you crazy. But boy, you are going to miss them when they're in school!

I miss my kids like crazy during the school year, even though I get home earlier than most of the working world. It's never enough time.

My oldest just started Kindergarten and I can already see their childhood racing by. It's really sad how fast it goes! It's like just when they get to this fantastic age, they start getting older so quickly!

 

[nyyankeegirl]

OK, you are all making me sad now! But I'm laughing too.
Both of my boys are sleeping, DH is out playing baseball, so the house is nice and quiet -- this is when I miss them the most. Of course when they are awake & yelling/fighting/hitting/crying/asking for snacks, that's when I'm ready to strangle. But right now, I can reflect on the day & realize how much I love them, and promise to be a happier mom tomorrow-- I hope!!
Until it all starts all over again, and again, and again..... 23 agains & we'll be in Disney World!!!!!!

 

[minkydog]

Yeah, you're gonna miss this. Believe it or not. Even the crazy-making stuff. My kids are 22, 15 & 13. The oldest will at least give me a hug and calls me his "little Mommy" (he's about a foot taller than me.) The middle one will give me a kiss if I ask for one, but allows me to rub her feet every night The youngest will hug me if it crosses his mind--like if i'm holding a bowl of ice cream.

I love my kids and I miss those days of making play-doh snakes, glitter in the carpet, odd haircuts, beads up the nose, and Little Golden books. It was pretty simple then, when the kids were still small enough to lift & restrain Big kids have big kid problems. I never had to deal with girl drama or broken hearts or speeding tickets when they were 5.