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I Thought I Would Never Do It

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Hello to everyone in the motherhood! Before I had Desi, I made a conscious decision not to allow him to watch hours and hours of TV. Today (and a few other days last week) that decision does not even exist because I am not feeling well and Caillou and football seems to be the only 2 things that please him right now. Will this ruin him? Not in the slightest. Will I make this a habit? No, not at all. I still want to put a limit on TV time because I feel that there are better things to do than to stay glued to the TV and it allows the family to spend some quality time together. Today, however, will be TV day because I don't have the energy or the patience. I mean I really want to "zone out" right about now. I am sure you all can feel me on that one. My nail polish is chipped on both my finger nails and my toe nails, I need to shave, I need to pluck my brows, I need some pampering. I mean, thank goodness my hair is done! Lol! I love, love, love my little munchkin, but I think I see a ladies getaway in my near future. Or maybe I will just buy these shoes!

Whatever the case, I've got to stay sane so I can continue to be a supportive wife and a nurturing mother.

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to list some of the things I said I would not do that I now do.
  • Extended TV viewing
  • Go to bed without a meal (sometimes he is so tired after playing he goes right to sleep. He won't wake up for dinner)
  • Eat microwaveable food
  • Let the dog lick all over Desi
  • Put juice in his water (so he can grow to like water)
  • Go to bed without a bath 
  • Make Desi go to bed earlier just because I was tired
  • Eat off of Desi's plate and drink after him
  • Allow Desi to eat off my plate
*Please note that these things only happen sporadically. Neither myself or my husband make a habit out of doing these things.*

 These are some of the things I can remember. What are some things you said you wouldn't do that you now do?

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