Priceless
Dinner for one at Baby Kay’s (complete with two extra strength drinks)….$37.00
Hotel room in Phoenix during tourist season (MUST HAVE COMFY BED!!!)….$130.00
Being away from Dude long enough to miss him….priceless
Guess where I am right now? I’m at the Phoenix Inn. By myself!
Dude has been waking up every 1 to 3 hours every night since his surgery. Prior to his surgery, he would at least have an initial 5 or 6 hour stretch and then wake up every two hours. In the last month and a half, even that stopped. I am exhausted. I am a real weenie when it comes to sleep deprivation.
My husband, in all of his infinite wisdom, and divine benevolence, told me I should go stay somewhere and relax and get some uninterrupted sleep. With only a minor twinge of guilt, I accepted.
I know mothers who cannot bear the thought of being away from their child for 24 hours, or who do not trust their partners enough to leave for 8 hours.
I would have never had children if I didn’t have a partner who can function as a competent "mother". In fact, for a long time, I had convinced myself I didn’t want kids because my ex-husband was a lazy moron. When I realized I really did want kids, I left him. There were other reasons too, but that was a real turning point.
I am not the kind of mother who can’t stand to be away from her baby. I am the kind of mother who needs to preserve her space in order to maintain patience and happiness. I’ve realized that’s okay. Sometimes being a good mother means recognizing your limitations. And it’s kind of nice to miss Dude (already).
And after all, I wouldn’t want all of that frozen milk to go to waste.
Happy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz’s to me.
Well said, Mama. Way to go! I’m thinking I may need to follow you lead soon.
EnJOY!
Comment by Leigh — October 14, 2007 @ 11:55 pm