Paint the walls

Today I realized how much my actions affect you. I have been short tempered and physical in my responses and it made me sad to see you react in such a way. I was sad that it was me that showed you frustration and sadness. It is my job as a mom to be your support, your safty net, the person to lead by example and i was getting frusterated over the smallest of things. Big red flag to take a break, let some things go and fill myself up. I get to be what ever mom I want to be, which I am now trying to remind myself each step of the way.
We went to a very cool place to paint on the walls and everything else. It was such a neat place and this is what helped me to realize that you feed off my emotions and my reactions- that is such a great amount of power and responsibility that I do need to hold as more sacred. After our painting adventure and life lessons we played in the water outside and had our first popsicle in our new house. It was much needed fun as we waited for you 18m check up.
You did a great job at Dr. Archy's and then we came home for TV time and early to bed as you were a bit of a mess. Yet, you could not get enough of your band-aid- it was so shinny!
Couldn't believe that I was then getting you all packed up for your first day of school!