Dec 24 2007
Things I learned in 2007
2007 was a big year for me. Since quite a few things happened during this banner year, I figured it would be a good idea to write about what I learned.
January - I turn 30. I don’t perish. Hey~30 isn’t that bad! However the 5th time someone says “you’re 30, flirty and thriving!” I throw up a little in my mouth. Also, my husband is a rock star and throws me an amazing 30th birthday party in the City. This is where I learn that dinner for 12 can cost $2000… and we’re paying! Wait, what?
February - I get a promotion at work but not a raise. This is confusing. I am however, 35 weeks pregnant and nearly incapable of talking without crying or yelling so I decide to wait on negotiations. I figure that bossman isn’t going to take me seriously whilest I am pushing someone’s foot out of my ribs anyhow.
March - Big month. Huge. On March 8th I will discover that I can deliver a 7 1/2 lb baby boy in 3 pushes. I.AM.AWESOME. I also discover that throwing a 3 year old’s birthday party 5 days post partum is a little bit more than I can handle. You know what else is a little more than I can handle this month? TWO KIDS! I have two kids and at this point, become convinced that my life is over.
April - I learn that Target brand Spiderman underwear are sometimes not worth washing (let’s hear it for potty training!). I also learn that unlike my last post partum experience, the weight isn’t going to just walk out the door head to the bus stop and wait for the next bus to pregnancy town. We buy an eliptical trainer.
May - I learn that I can remain on the eliptical trainer for no more than 4 straight minutes without having to “re-binky” my baby. I also learn that this baby doesn’t really like to sleep (this will become a theme). This month I also will declare that I am “never leaving the house with both children, ever again.”
June - Getting two children ready for daycare in the morning and still managing to get my butt out the door for work is going to take some getting used to. Back at work, I learn that even without a baby kicking me in the ribs, I still can’t negotiate a raise.
July - Rice cereal= sleeping through the night! Hooray! Also, pumping your breasts in a supply closet at work is as fun as it sounds. Have finally lost the weight but my body appears odly disproportionate - as though my butt has moved to my waist.
August - Pumping in a public restroom of a government building, a hotel restroom and the backseat of your car is not recreational. However, the look on a man’s face when he says “oh I see you brought your laptop” and you say “no it’s my breastpump” is PRICELESS.
September - Going away from baby for the first time is difficult but amazingly rewarding. I realize for the first time that I can be a successful working mother of two. However, too many margarita’s, a mariachi hat and some flashing chili pepper lights will lead to a hangover of mythical proportions.
October - This month I learn that if you spend a stupid amount of money at Banana Republic they will upgrade you to the Luxe card. I feel guilty but… stylishly so. Also, three year olds have Halloween figured out and there is no hiding the candy. The candy is everywhere. Can I have some Mama? Oh the great and mighty candy! I need more candy Mama, please! Please?
November - CHP+ tuna sandwhich= ticket. Also, traveling with two children 10 hours in a car will age you. Oh yeah and I learned from a teenage that “just because he wears skinny jeans doesn’t mean he’s Emo.” Not sure what to do with that last part.
December - double ear infection plus the introduction of two teeth equals one unhappy baby. I learn that getting less than 2 hours of sleep a night makes one a wee bit grumpy. Once again, 3 year old has caught on to the national holiday about to occur. When does Santa come Mama? Where does he live? How does he get here?Will he bring me presents? Does Santa go everywhere I go? Is Santa God?
So that about wraps up 2007. I am sure 2008 will bring a whole new host of lessons. I am excited to have this website up and running for the new year - stay tuned!
Heres what I learned in 2007. That my daughter and husband are wonderful people that never cease to amaze me. They have a beautiful home, great children and music and laughter waffing through the house most of the time. I learned that two grandsons are better than one. Watching you both manage it all is impressive. I learned that the good stuff starts to happen in life when you see the ones you love grow and laugh and throw good parties. So, thank you for the blessing that the four of you are in my life……mom meuers
Looks like there were a lot of great lessons learned in 2207 for you…..I think my favorite was in November though. I think Kevin will remember that ticket for a while. I hope you guys had a nice Christmas. Let’s get the kids together again to play!