There is so much I can't tell you. I'm a nurse and it's the law. Thank you HIPPA!
Here is what I can tell you.
Nurses are amazing.
Nurses are strong.
Nurses are emotional.
We suffer when you suffer.
We celebrate when you celebrate.
We talk dirty (a lot)
We have seen things that we can't un-see.
All joking aside.
When I am at work. I feel like I am right where I am supposed to be.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
a crazy mom
There may not be anything strange or extreme about me being a mom. After all, I am a middle aged woman. But sometimes being a mom is HARD.
Yep, big shocker. Being responsible for someone is really, really hard.
So let's discuss the pro's of being a mom.
1. Clean sweep: I get to sweep and sometimes I get to mop multiple times a day. Maybe it's just my monsters but they sure eat like wild animals. (I should probably not refer to them as monsters if I don't want them to act as such). Pro: I have clean floors, even if it's just for a minute. And sweeping burns calories.
2. Cardio: I don't get to sit down for long periods of time. Said monsters from above need supervision. If it's quiet, then I especially need to be alert; if it's loud, something is probably being broken or disassembled; if they are hungry, I have to feed them. And so on...But I burn many calories each day.
3. Dishes! Yes, who doesn't love to do dishes. Thanks heavens for a dishwasher. With 3 little rugrats, I'm doing dishes way more than seems reasonable. Add that up on my calorie burn for the day.
4. Stories! Not only do I get to read stories. I also get to hear some of the most amazing stories. Just in the 10 minutes of carpool I have learned some interesting things about my neighbors. But they also have awesome imaginations. For instance, did you know that Big Foot was spotted right by my house? Yep, so true and don't even get me started on the zombies. Pro: my kids are not boring. Plus, I get dirt on the neighbors!
5. Love, hate and everything in between. My kids are so good about saying I love you, especially when they want something. But sometimes they tell me they hate me. And that's when I know I was really a mom! A really, really, good mom!
6. Wounds. Now, this can go in many directions. I do get to kiss lots of boo boo's from active children. Thankfully, we've only had 1 broken bone! Lots of scrapes and bruises though. But I will tell you, stepping on a lego, matchbox car, t-rex, block, game piece, is by far the worst pain I have ever felt. I've never drawn blood but it feels like a knife has just serrated through my foot and twisted itself. Pro: hopping on one foot and holding back the cursing = calorie burn.
7. Keeping those reflexes sharp. Have you ever seen someone move as fast as a mother that see's her child in danger. I didn't think so. Example. Stupid shopping carts. One tiny buckle over the lap of my child doesn't hold them in place, they need a minimum of 5 point harness. Without fail, my child will climb out of said shopping cart and attempt to escape like a tiny little dare devil. And without fail they nearly fall head first out of the shopping cart. In which case myspidey mom sense kicks in and I grab them with 1 hand by their leg. Pro: Nothing like a little adrenalin rush. And once again more calorie burn
8. Speed drills. I'm not talking about running here. I'm talking about going to the bathroom. You know what I mean. Even though, there might be times you want to lock yourself in and have just a moment. It's not going to happen and nothing takes away the mood like a small child's hand reaching under the door and the constant knocking and more than likely, crying that happens when you disappear from their sites. Pro: you guessed it...calorie burn.
9. Quiz time! Not only do kids ask why a lot, they also ask questions about things you may know nothing about. And you know when you have to answer a question about Pokemon you have to be real creative!!! Pro: keeping the brain in working condition.
10. Cheap entertainment! I can't even count the number of times I just sit back and watch the chaos and laugh. Or when your kids says something that really just hits a funny chord in you and you laugh. My kids are notorious for saying and doing the craziest things. Pro: ab workout (aka calorie burn) and a good mood.
So, if you are considering having children, but you are scared. You probably should be. I know I have never regretted a day of being a mom. There definitely isn't much glamour to the business and don't get me started on the pay. But day in and day out I get to be with those I love and most of the time they love me too!
Yep, big shocker. Being responsible for someone is really, really hard.
So let's discuss the pro's of being a mom.
1. Clean sweep: I get to sweep and sometimes I get to mop multiple times a day. Maybe it's just my monsters but they sure eat like wild animals. (I should probably not refer to them as monsters if I don't want them to act as such). Pro: I have clean floors, even if it's just for a minute. And sweeping burns calories.
2. Cardio: I don't get to sit down for long periods of time. Said monsters from above need supervision. If it's quiet, then I especially need to be alert; if it's loud, something is probably being broken or disassembled; if they are hungry, I have to feed them. And so on...But I burn many calories each day.
3. Dishes! Yes, who doesn't love to do dishes. Thanks heavens for a dishwasher. With 3 little rugrats, I'm doing dishes way more than seems reasonable. Add that up on my calorie burn for the day.
4. Stories! Not only do I get to read stories. I also get to hear some of the most amazing stories. Just in the 10 minutes of carpool I have learned some interesting things about my neighbors. But they also have awesome imaginations. For instance, did you know that Big Foot was spotted right by my house? Yep, so true and don't even get me started on the zombies. Pro: my kids are not boring. Plus, I get dirt on the neighbors!
5. Love, hate and everything in between. My kids are so good about saying I love you, especially when they want something. But sometimes they tell me they hate me. And that's when I know I was really a mom! A really, really, good mom!
6. Wounds. Now, this can go in many directions. I do get to kiss lots of boo boo's from active children. Thankfully, we've only had 1 broken bone! Lots of scrapes and bruises though. But I will tell you, stepping on a lego, matchbox car, t-rex, block, game piece, is by far the worst pain I have ever felt. I've never drawn blood but it feels like a knife has just serrated through my foot and twisted itself. Pro: hopping on one foot and holding back the cursing = calorie burn.
7. Keeping those reflexes sharp. Have you ever seen someone move as fast as a mother that see's her child in danger. I didn't think so. Example. Stupid shopping carts. One tiny buckle over the lap of my child doesn't hold them in place, they need a minimum of 5 point harness. Without fail, my child will climb out of said shopping cart and attempt to escape like a tiny little dare devil. And without fail they nearly fall head first out of the shopping cart. In which case my
8. Speed drills. I'm not talking about running here. I'm talking about going to the bathroom. You know what I mean. Even though, there might be times you want to lock yourself in and have just a moment. It's not going to happen and nothing takes away the mood like a small child's hand reaching under the door and the constant knocking and more than likely, crying that happens when you disappear from their sites. Pro: you guessed it...calorie burn.
9. Quiz time! Not only do kids ask why a lot, they also ask questions about things you may know nothing about. And you know when you have to answer a question about Pokemon you have to be real creative!!! Pro: keeping the brain in working condition.
10. Cheap entertainment! I can't even count the number of times I just sit back and watch the chaos and laugh. Or when your kids says something that really just hits a funny chord in you and you laugh. My kids are notorious for saying and doing the craziest things. Pro: ab workout (aka calorie burn) and a good mood.
So, if you are considering having children, but you are scared. You probably should be. I know I have never regretted a day of being a mom. There definitely isn't much glamour to the business and don't get me started on the pay. But day in and day out I get to be with those I love and most of the time they love me too!
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