This is a great time of year to be a kid. Unless you have an earache.
Between end-of-the-year class parties and watching a lot of movies at school to pool parties and the promise of summer fun--being a kid right now is the bomb.
Unless you have an earache. Which my poor baby Wade had last night.
When my oldest Peyton was a baby and had earaches, I remember feeling bad for him, but not really understanding. Not understanding why he was flipping the f^#@ out over a little earache.
Then I got an earache and I understood. Babies flip the f#&@ out over earaches because they are immensely painful. When my ear hurt I was beyond miserable. It was like labor pains, I am not exaggerating. I needed an epidural.
So, when Wade started flipping out and grabbing his ear, I didn't judge.
I held him, distracted him, gave him ibuprofen.
Last night was long. Just when I thought "okay, pain is gone, sleep will come," another wave of ear pain came over Wade. And he resumed his flipping out.
But I know he will get better, I will sleep again someday and Wade will get to partake in one of the happiest times of year to be a kid.
What Else I Know For Sure (This Week)
The new Capri Sun Super V commercial sums up how I feel as a mom. I'm pretty good at giving my kids freedom to make mistakes and learn some things on their own. I wouldn't call myself overprotective. But it isn't easy, I do a lot of holding back.
Between end-of-the-year class parties and watching a lot of movies at school to pool parties and the promise of summer fun--being a kid right now is the bomb.
Unless you have an earache. Which my poor baby Wade had last night.
When my oldest Peyton was a baby and had earaches, I remember feeling bad for him, but not really understanding. Not understanding why he was flipping the f^#@ out over a little earache.
Then I got an earache and I understood. Babies flip the f#&@ out over earaches because they are immensely painful. When my ear hurt I was beyond miserable. It was like labor pains, I am not exaggerating. I needed an epidural.
So, when Wade started flipping out and grabbing his ear, I didn't judge.
I held him, distracted him, gave him ibuprofen.
Last night was long. Just when I thought "okay, pain is gone, sleep will come," another wave of ear pain came over Wade. And he resumed his flipping out.
But I know he will get better, I will sleep again someday and Wade will get to partake in one of the happiest times of year to be a kid.
What Else I Know For Sure (This Week)
The new Capri Sun Super V commercial sums up how I feel as a mom. I'm pretty good at giving my kids freedom to make mistakes and learn some things on their own. I wouldn't call myself overprotective. But it isn't easy, I do a lot of holding back.
The fireworks display in the grocery store is a sure sign of summer. And I love it.
I am obsessed with avocados. I've always loved them, but now I really love them. From homemade guacamole, cut up in salads, on top of burgers...I.love.avocados. Click here for a great homemade guacamole recipe.
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