Little Vent

Emerald27 · May 2014

My eyes keep swelling with tears and I have to pretend it's allergies or leave the room.

We are with a friend today who's son was baptized today. We are the godparents and are thrilled for them and so happy to be included in this special event.

However, I was kind of bummed when I learned they'd scheduled the baptism for Mother's Day. Figured it'd be no big deal...

And now I'm a wreck. I'm tired, and because I'm tired, DH decided it was best for me to stay behind while he took DS to play at the after party, which is at a friend of theirs' hobby farm. DH has been texting me photos and videos of DS holding bunnies and chasing chicks and having a great time...on Mother's Day...while I sit by myself (kind of. Their in-laws stayed here too, but they're chatting with each other and looking at pictures).

I should be thankful for the quiet. Should be greatful for the break. Should be happy that they are having so much fun...and I am...but why the water works? Why am I so sad? Why do I feel like I'm missing out on something great?

I must be a completely insane pregnant lady. But to be perfectly honest, I am really sad. It's now well past dark and they're still not back. DS' bedtime was 3 minutes ago, so when he gets back it'll be pjs, teeth, and bed.

Happy Mother's Day to me.

End vent, I know it was silly. Thanks for reading my silliness.

angeltennis3 · May 2014

Aw, I'm sorry. I don't understand why people schedule events like that for Mother's Day! Even if you aren't a mom, you want to spend time with your mom.

Hugs!

MrsSarahRenee · May 2014

Not silly. I am sorry you are sad and feel like you missed out on time with your son on Mother's Day.
I hope you find time to do something special with him this week or next weekend to make up for it. *hugs*

Jennifer18131 · May 2014

I'd be sad, too. Sorry.

Glas43 · May 2014

So sorry

Sockgnome78 · May 2014

So sorry. It does stink to not be with family on any holiday. Hope you get past the tears and enjoy part of the night that you have left.

ohioloveyou · May 2014

Aw, I think for all the articles on the internet about how moms just want to be alone on Mother's day, really a special activity with their child would mean more. I'm sorry you were sad!

heathera1979 · May 2014

Not silly at all. I was very upset as well b/c my sister's church had their baby dedication day on mother's day. She lives 4 hours away and my mom, dad, sis and BIL were going down for that. I was pretty upset. I understand my mom going but the thought through my head was also, "you have 3 other children that might want to see you on Mother's day."

crystal8503 · May 2014

I would have had a difficult time holding back the tears in that situation as well! Don't be hard on yourself for feeling weepy, it's completely understandable and I'm sorry you spent such a special day without quality time with your son.

I've been a bit oversensitive lately as well. My husband's busy season has begun at work and he worked 3 straight doubles...starting on my birthday. He was able to get out of his OT yesterday but he was a complete zombie, which I understand, and he said we'll celebrate both tomorrow because he's off. It just sucks we got to kick off the busy season with him missing my birthday and Mother's day. Oh well, he's employed and we're very fortunate I can stay home, but it still made me want to cry a little.

Emerald27 · May 2014

Thanks, ladies! I was so sad and weepy all evening. They finally got home at nearly 10pm. :P But then I got some snuggles as DS fell asleep, so all was well. Snuggles make everything better.

DH could tell that I had been really upset and he promised that we would celebrate somehow another day. Maybe go do something special as a family. That was sweet.

It really was unfair to him for me to be so upset, though, I think. I SAH, take DS to the zoo, the aquarium, the park, and lots of fun places all the time. How silly of me to cry while he took DS to a farm to play with animals...he misses out on that sort of thing pretty much every day, and he doesn't complain. I love him. :x

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