More on Vacations: I’m Just Not That Into You.
July 3, 2009
Good grief I’m a whiner.
Just getting that all out made me feel a THOUSAND percent better.
In general I like my inlaws. And my SIL.
I think really what it boils down to is that I’m tired and stressed and really wanting something for ME.
Selfish. I know.
But I have a plan. If Baby O wakes me up early like I think he will? I will nap when he does.
I will take advantage of the built-in babysitting and make J take me out.
I’ll negotiate with J so that I can get out for a run EVERY DAY (bliss!).
I’m going to drink wine.
I’m going to enjoy the fact that I have family I love. Who maybe isn’t perfect. But they’re my family. And I’m lucky to have them.
I’m going to watch D and Baby O play, and giggle, and enjoy the fact that they’re close enough in age to play together.
I’m going to watch Baby O interact with his grandparents for a whole week.
I’m going to spend the longest amount of un-interrupted time with Baby O since September of last year. Where he’s walking, and learning new words, and playing in the sand.
And I’m going to realize that it ALWAYS goes better than I anticipate.
Thanks again for listening and supporting me, despite the selfishness of my last post.
Because I really am very lucky, and I need to remind myself of that. Often.
I’ll catch you all next week.
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Elle Bee | July 3, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Nothing wrong with being selfish sometimes! “Put your own oxygen mask on before helping your child put on their’s”. Translation: you’re a better mom when you take care of yourself! Hope you have a great time.
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Delenn | July 3, 2009 at 2:55 pm
I did not find your last post whiney at all! Its the truth, especially with a toddler and family vacations–they can sometimes be more work than one wants! I think tho, its nice to think of the positives too, and I think you will have a good time despite it all. I hope the weather is good for you guys!! Enjoy!
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Ellen K. | July 6, 2009 at 8:54 am
I agree with Elle Bee 100%. It’s your vacation too! I hope it’s a good one. I almost always find that everything goes better than anticipated.
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Kir | July 7, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Hoping its going well and being selfish is a requirement of motherhood. Don’t beat yourself up over that. It’s true that taking care of yourself makes a you a better mommy….and a better person. *hug*
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isabel | July 8, 2009 at 7:26 am
Hope all is well and you get some time for you.
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Beth | July 9, 2009 at 12:23 pm
No you are not a whiner, you have every right to feel the way you want to feel. I think you handled yourself pretty well and sometimes it feels good just to get things out in the open.
Whine away, you deserve it
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Bea | July 10, 2009 at 8:48 am
Now that’s a plan!
Bea