December 23, 2007
Ian is sobbing at the top of the stairs. He is laying there in a puddle. He is inconsolable.
Why?
Because Grandma is in the shower.
Seriously. My kid is losing his mind because he woke up and his grandmother (even though she is in town and in his house) is not immediately available.
My Mom is such a rock star around here.
Yesterday I forced the kids to take a nap with me. When Claudia woke up she only said one word: “Grandma”.
Normally I can’t get the kids off of me. Today I don’t even exist. Half of me loves the freedom. Right now I am typing and nobody is on me. Nobody is whining at me. I am actually alone in the office with the door wide open. It is lovely.
The other half of me feels like a second class citizen.
Oh well. Screw it. I haven’t changed a diaper since my parents got here.
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December 23rd, 2007 at 10:37 am, ~JJ! Says:
“I haven’t changed a diaper since my parents got here.”
EX-AcT-Ly!
Enjoy the Silence.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:41 am, nonlineargirl Says:
We are heading to the grandparents today and I am expecting to be in this exact situation – free to read, nap, drink, and not change diapers. (Cheers!)
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:51 am, Mama Snyder Says:
I can’t wait for my parents arrive for that exact reason! (I never thought I’d write that!)
December 23rd, 2007 at 12:29 pm, Dory Says:
Relax and ENJOY! If you don’t, you’ll be kicking yourself same time next week!
December 23rd, 2007 at 2:28 pm, Arwen Says:
Maybe there will even be a x-mas miracle and your parents will get them potty trained.
Miracle on 34th street, move over.
December 23rd, 2007 at 5:49 pm, Dana Says:
I know how you feel. When my father is around, Dawson doesn’t know the meaning of the word “mom.”
December 23rd, 2007 at 7:04 pm, jason Says:
I say take advantage. No guilt.
December 23rd, 2007 at 7:33 pm, Sarah Says:
I second most of the other commenters – enjoy it while it lasts!
December 23rd, 2007 at 7:59 pm, Mom101 Says:
I am all to familiar with Rock Star Grandma syndrome, and expect it in spades come Xmas day. We might as well not have even gotten them any gifts since it will pale in comparison to the magnificent glow of the GREAT GODDESS GRANDMA.
December 23rd, 2007 at 9:34 pm, Stimey Says:
It must be so awesome to be a grandparent. While my kids are also always hanging on me, I am in no way a superstar to them.
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:18 pm, ali Says:
enjoy it.
we are at my parents house and isabella has been fused to my leg since we got here. she’ll warm up, um, about a day before we leave…
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:25 pm, Dawn Says:
Okay, that’s the most awesomely awesome title ever.
and no diapers – fab. totally worth it.
December 24th, 2007 at 3:13 am, creative-type dad Says:
They change diapers too?
Wow, how did you score that deal!?
December 24th, 2007 at 7:39 pm, patois Says:
Hail the lack of diaper changing. Well worth having a tad of a pity party by yourself.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:20 pm, Daisy Says:
Your day will come. Or is your day here, right now, with a little time for yourself?