Yeah, baby, just like that.
We arrived home Thursday night to an abundance of tomatoes. Bruschetta anyone? Me and the kiddo also seemed to be fighting off some sort of summer cold. Hopefully those tomatoes have a lot of vitamin C.
We had a nice trip and a good week (in the world of toddler behavioralism) and I have some fun photos to post. And then yesterday, at a family party, a full-blown tantrum came crashing down. Oy. I am going to become one of those mothers that starts to beg off get-togethers because of "too much activity." "Sorry, a bit overwhelming," and "It's been a long week already, don't think he's up for it," and everyone will shake their heads and deem me "overprotective" or maybe even one of those "goofy mothers" and say things like, "He'll have to get used to loud places eventually." And you know what? I won't care one whit. I will be the goofy parent. Because it's a sight better than disattaching two howling toddler cousins.
And I must remember to squeeze my boy more. It's calming for him.
See, 'cause I had a little niggling feeling yesterday that the party was a bad idea. Listen to your colds, people. (Don't call them "allergies".) Listen to the tomatoes.
(I will post pics when I'm not so fuzzy headed.) – the weirdgirl
Stick to your guns. You know what’s best for Chance. Screw what the other mothers think.
Happy to hear you had a good week for the most of it. Get well soon.
Amen on what Chag says. You know.
Also, I know I don’t like tomatoes, but that picture is scrumptious looking!
I freakin’ love tomatoes, and those look delicious.
Chag – You know, I can handle other moms… it’s the family members who need to keep their yaps shut!
VegasDad – thanks! Feeling better already.
FADKOG – Why thank you! I know with tomatoes either you love them or hate them.
Hannah – I would so offer to mail some to you but we’re under quarantine for the brown apple moth! All the veggies are fine but you can’t let anything go outside your yard! Even to neighbors! Crazy, huh? http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_10070083?source=rss
Yum, tomatoes are awesome.
And your title still has me laughing.
Ah yes….one of those moms. I too fall under this category. I don’t care what other people think about my parenting style. I know what’s best for my little people…I AM the one that spends the majority of time with them and I know what they can and can’t handle..(and when I say they, I mean Chloe). She is almost 5 and she still has those extreme x-games tantrums at times. She gets overwhelmed to quickly and it makes for a bad time for all.
Go with your gut and give the finger to anyone who thinks they can pass judgement on you!!