Confessions of a Wanna-be Know-it-all

Yes, I'm sure I could find something more productive to do, I'm sure I could put some laundry away, or organize some drawers.  I could probably do some dusting, or go through all the bazillion toys we have and clean house.  I might even be able to catch up on some TV, particularly if I had a clue of what was on since it's been about 3 years since I watched anything consistently.  I could read, I could do a variety of things. I could even catch up on my own sleep....oooh wait, the latter is tempting.

But here I am...giving away all my secrets, admitting my defeats, and laughing at (laughing with, okay who I am kidding I'm laughing AT) my own challenges, misfortunes and generalized chaotic life.

So far, so good...I love that my peeps come and visit, and I love it even more when they leave me a comment and a lil feedback to let me know I'm not alone in this crazy journey of parenting.
I always have these great ideas of "suggestions" and "parenting tips" that I think I might discuss.  I've learned once you start blogging, it makes you really think about things in a different light. I think I just think more. Imagine that. Thinky thinkerson!

Maybe I'll write a post about kids who bite for my friend EL who is struggling with her 16 month old vampire baby whose victims include those within chomping reach at daycare.

Then I realize what I should be saying is: sorry for laughing at you today El El, he will get over it; it's just a stage. No he won't get kicked out of daycare. No you can't punish him now, he's like dog, you can't give a dog trouble 8 hours after he has shat on your carpet, can you?  Okeeee then, mayyyyybe that wasn't such a good topic.

Maybe I'll write a post about discipline for kids.

Yeah, when I can't figure out what exactly I'm supposed to do with my bossy 9 year old?  Scratch that.

I think, yeahhhh after 3 kids I've gotta have some clue of what I'm doing right?  RIGHT?

Ohhh forget it! 3 kids doesn't make me an expert on anything!

So this has become a THANK-YOU post. Just like Jay Z says: this is your song, not mine.

I am happy you're reading and wanted to say thanks for coming by. 

I think it's pretty amazing that so many of us mommies have so many commonalities, yet we're still all so unique. Even though we live completely different lives, raise our kids differently, we all have this bond that is priceless.

Since I'm being all honest, gracious, thankful and appropriate (and I only used one swear!), I feel that at this point I have to tell you something about being a mommy. 
I hope it doesn't deter you from returning...but spoken as a true mother - honesty is the best policy.
 
Another 'you're a liar' quote worthy of mentioning: I have eyes in the back of my head and I can always, always tell when you're lying. 

And seeing as my mommy peeps are reading, they thereby possess all  the same awesome superspy lie catching abilities!!

So now I must confess:
On most days... 

 

I don't know what I'm doing either.

 

 

: )   Keri

Comments

[cocobunga]

Ha! I have five kids ranging in age from 26 down to 16 and I still don't know what I'm doing! Although there have been some bumps in the road, somehow I think this journey is turning out okay...if only by the grace of God. ;)

Keep up the good work!

[Janine]

Well put, my Canadian friend! I love hearing from women all over the world because whether we call it a pram, or a stroller, we all look the same with our butts in the air chasing our 2 year old around the park. I think I'll post that one. = )