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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Confessions

I haven't done a confessions post in awhile, so I thought I would today.

I CONFESS

....that I cried so much last week when Sutton bit through her cheek. From the moment I saw her to several days after. I feel so bad. So bad that it happened while at daycare. Makes me think that working while being a mom is HARD.

....that I hope Sutton has minimal scarring. I don't want her to be different from her sister. They are identical twins and I don't want an accident to define her looks. I know it is only two stitches. On that note, I was worried about her classmates pointing it out and it affecting her, but her teachers say that she just says it is an owie and owns it.

....that while I love traveling for my job, being gone for 11 days away from my girls is so hard. The evenings are the hardest because you are alone in your hotel room and it is all you can think about. Plus British tv isn't that awesome. Ha.

....I am one of those people who make loud grunting/screams when I get adjusted at the chiropractor.

....that I can't believe my husband will be 40 in about two months. It is so crazy to me because I still find it weird that I am in my 30s and how fast life is going. I can only imagine what he is thinking.

....that I have been so good about not drinking during the week and then I went on this trip and it went out the window. While I know this isn't an all the time thing and I am in total drinking countries, I just feel bad about breaking my own "goals/resolutions".

....that I won't eat beef on an airplane anymore. About a year and a half ago, I flew United to London and I had beef and got food poisoning. I am not sure if it was the actual beef or something with it, but I was sick for three days. Now I order the vegetarian plate.

....that I turned down ice cream this week. A couple of my co-workers wanted ice cream on Monday and I didn't go. I sooooo wanted to hear all about my friends singles cruise, but I didn't need the ice cream. I wanted it, but didn't need it. Especially with all the beer and whiskey that was in my future.

And that is all I got.

19 comments :

  1. Don't be so hard on yourself Mama! That accident could have happened anywhere, anytime! But I know the feeling, I had it before too. Hoping your work trip goes fast so you're home to your babies! Are you planning something big for your hubby's 40th?

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  2. So sad that Sutton's face is infected now, so it on instagram. I hope all is ok!

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  3. I bet she won't scar. & if she does, I think it'll be cook they have these little differences that gives them their unique life stories to share. Bless your mommas heart being so upset over it.
    Girl. Time flies way too fast, i cant believe I'm 46 & rickys 56. That sounds so old & i can remember being married at 23 thinking of us in our "old days"... I guess,we're starting it & that freaks me out. Its like we just blinked.

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  4. Oh no bless her little heart - but yes I agree with Lizzie - don't dwell on it! She's being a brave/big girl! (way to go on no ice cream haha!)

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  5. She is so tough! Hopefully she won’t scar. Try to enjoy your trip as much as you can.

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  6. Ordering meat on an airplane always weirds me out. I've never had a bad experience, but it still makes me nervous. I hope your trip is awesome and you enjoy the down time, even though I know you're missing your girls!! Sending Sutton lots of love for a speedy recovery!

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  7. I remember your food poisoning experience last year, how awful! I'm always weary of certain foods while traveling, because I don't want to lose a day or more of my trip due to feeling ill. Definitely smart to stick to the veggie plate from now on! And poor Sutton, love that she's owning it and healing. I'm sure she'll continue to heal and not have a scar <3
    Green Fashionista

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  8. Sweet Sutton, she is so strong and glad she is owning it. I know how you feel about the quiet when you are away from home. Funny it sounds great and then it happens and are you bored and lonely. Enjoy the trip, indulge here and there it will be ok.

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  9. I can so relate to the working mom thing. Most days I feel so guilty and it feels so unfair to them. I really wish the US had better leave time and more part time professional options for working mothers. Please know you aren't alone and that we need to give ourselves grace. It's so hard being away but hopefully when the girls are a little older maybe they can tag along for part of the trip. That's what Eric and I plan on doing with his business trips and making the end of them a family trip. Sierra~Beautifully Candid

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  10. I remember when you got that food poisoning. OMG that is my worst nightmare to have food poisoning on a plane! I hope you're enjoying your trip!

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  11. I am so sorry you have that guilt of a working momma, I cannot imagine! I have been bad about my not drinking during the week too, I live in a drinking city, it is hard!

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  12. Give yourself grace, momma. I'm home with my girls and you should see how often they take a spill -- they're kids. Accidents can and will happen anywhere! I don't blame you about being away for so long. Such a cool opportunity but I'm sure you're missing your family! And thanks for the heads up about meat on a plane... ick. ;)

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  13. Aw, I'm sorry to hear about your little one. That's great she's just owning it and nobody gave her a hard time though. I'm sure it's tough to hear about it though, but even if you weren't a working mom, your kids would probably still be away from you here and there could get hurt!!

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  14. I love that Sutton is owning her owie. Poor girl! She is so young, there is a good chance that the scar will heal just fine and fade quickly. It is so hard being a working mom! So much harder than I ever thought it was.

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  15. Yes, being a working mommy is hard AND you are doing the best you can. It is great that by going to work you get to have a life outside of just being mommy AND you get to teach your girls that they can truly be anything that they want to be.

    You can be upset, no one should tell you you can't. But also be proud that you are being all you can be for you and your girls.

    I also love that Sutton is owning her owies. When I die I want to know that every single owie, that I give to myself, means I lived my life to the fullest....not holding back due to fear. I still have fun telling people how I got the scare over my eye, when I was a child.

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  16. You are amazing for being away for so long, I can only imagine for hard it is. You are an amazing mama though.

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  17. You are an amazing mom!! Don't be so hard on yourself. That is so fantastic that Sutton is owning it! Way to go, I think you might be feeling worse than Sutton. It's ok. My sister has just a little scar from her fall when she was around the same age. It's hardly noticeable. But we are fraternal twins. However, we are thick as thieves and really are each other's best friend. I never eat the airline food. EVER. I always eat before I fly. I don't know what it is but I just don't like having a whole meal on a plane plus I always think the food is terrible. I blame it on the air. haha

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  18. Mom guilt and worries are natural, but hang in there. Just the fact that you care so much means you're a great mom and steps ahead of a lot of the moms out there (sadly, there's way too many who barely think about their kiddos). We all have those moments of guilt, sadness, excessive worrying but the kids will always be okay.....

    Have a wonderful day!
    Carly at A Modern Mom Blog

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