I have always been the type of person who runs away and hides under the sheets whenever the barbs of life fall too close to the heart. This week has felt like one of those times.
On the one hand I am so excited about the year ahead in general, but on the home front some not-so-nice occurrences have happened and I don’t feel equipped to deal with them all.
Sometimes when Keira is playing with other children and I’m watching and she’s trying to get their attention and she’s saying, “Hey guys! Hey listen to me! Hey I’m over here” and the other children either ignore her or don’t hear, I’m the one who witnesses her crestfallen look, her sad twist of the lips, and my heart wrenches.
I’m also the first pair of eyes she see’s when she looks up, I’m the one with the willing and encouraging words, I’m the one who tells her that it’s all okay, and why doesn’t she come play over here instead? I’m the one who gives her a cuddle and whispers words of love in her ear.
It’s weeks like this I wish I had the permission to be that vulnerable again, because I honestly doubt if I have the strength to buck myself up. Well, of course I can – we all can – but it’s not easy. It takes time and our wounded spirits aren’t all that quick to repare (well, mine aren’t).
It’s weeks like this I understand the philosophy of Peter Pan and I want to be a lost boy girl forevermore.
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But one day, one shining, glorious day, the support you’ve given her and the confidence you’ve been trying to nurture into her will come to the fore and she’ll get that attention from the other kids she’s playing with. Then when she looks up and it’s your eyes she sees first, there will be that proud grin on her face as she realises she can do it.
And then she’ll be off with her friends, stronger and better than ever.
That’s when you’ll know she’ll be all right, but at the same time, won’t need you quite so often any more.
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I have to admit, it is easier to support other people than yourself. Been there, done that. But, most of the time, women are a lot stronger!
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You are a real mother to Keira.
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Mr V – thank you for your lovely words. Here’s hoping, too
WAHM – You may be right.
JLP – Thanks
Hugs.
Sometimes, we mother’s just need to be mothered.
You are an amzing, spirited woman. One, who I truly admire.
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Hang in there!! Your feelings are normal and you are in great company. Trust me!
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