Being a parent can be so hard. At the end of the day, you think...
Did I teach Maddox something today?
Did I discipline him the right way?
Did he eat enough vegetables?
Does he know how much I love him?
Was I patient enough, fun enough??
There is a lot to think about.
It was one of those days that started out just right - we ate breakfast together, fed the ducks, played outside, and discovered he loves all the train stuff at AC Moore Craft Store.
I laughed when I opened his overnight pullups and saw that they were pink, complete with Disney Princesses.
I didn't laugh when I stepped in the gum...or when that Asian lady was being so obnoxious...or when Andrew let Maddox run into the dressing room at Baby Gap and slam all the doors.
My head started to hurt.
At home, Maddox ran into his room, screamed at us and shut the door. I'm sorry...since when did a haircut transform a kid into a teenager?
Sometimes I really miss turning the block into Ninny's driveway and eating a big yummy bowl of potato soup from Everyday Gourmet and then antique shopping with my favorite women...or making a big pot of coffee and just being together.
Growing up and moving away can be exciting and adventurous and the right thing for your family, but...it can be sad, too.
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