When a mother eats the worst pieces of toast (ripped to shreds, slightly burnt, toasted heels when that was all that was left, or all out blackened bread). Giving the perfectly toasted pieces to those whom a mother is taking care of; her children and her husband. A self-martyring, subservient way of sacrificing yourself for others. If not literally, metaphorically, making sacrifices for your children, like not buying that ever-so-cute new pair of jeans so your child can have that new set of Legos he was eyeing at Target. A burnt toast mother.
I am a burnt toast mother.
I've been hoarding my Target gift card from my Christmas returns, spending it little bit by little bit on things for myself, like a new jacket at 75% off and those (two pairs of) cute little flats that were again 75% off, all in the name of not feeling guilty for spending money on myself from my little to almost non-existent income. (I still have $3.30 left on my card, oh the possibilities).
I haven't seen a hairdryer in 21 months and 2 days (since Wyatt's birth), having decided that sleeping for a full 7 hours at night (minus the checking on baby to make sure he is indeed still breathing, getting up to pee, turning down the baby monitor to listen to Wyatt a little less) is more important and that taking a shower at night is a perfectly acceptable morning time-saver.
Speaking of peeing, I've increased my ability to hold my pee until every single one of the (4) children is seated/strapped into their chairs happily (hopefully) munching on their lunches before I rush off to the bathroom and therefore avoiding the toddler peeking his head into the toilet through the opening between my legs to see what Mama is doing.
So, have you eaten any burnt toast lately?
17 comments:
I think we all do from time to time. Just be sure to fix yourself some gourmet french toast with all the fixings from time to time or your will be more burnt than the toast ;)
I am so a burnt toast mother, too. Good for you on buying stuff for yourself. That's awesome!!
Oh, I, too have mastered the holding in the pee..
burnt and ripped to pieces...lol
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
Yup, also riddled with guilt over $3 spent on ME. Just who do I think I am??
Great post friend!! :)
Girl, I live on burnt toast. I always thought it was those moms that could do it all and do it fashionably were the ones that got it right. I like this perspective so much more. I love your style & am glad I found ya.
I actually prefer burnt toast. I like burned things. :)
As far as being a 'burnt toast mom', aren't we all? I just want to be able to pee in peace. :)
totally a burnt toast kinda mama. (minus the bread heal - i just can't do it.)
i honestly never thought i would be, but once again it's another thing to add to my "oh i will never" list :)
yes, I am a burnt toast mother too. I did totally giggle at: toddler peeking his head into the toilet through the opening between my legs to see what Mama is doing...I guess they are all curious.
Such a great post... you are a wonderful mom. Babies are like butter, and I can eat lots of burnt toast as long as it is drenched in butter!
Yep, just the other day. Sunday I think it was. And no one thanked me for breakfast. Your welcome. Oh Beth, I heart you. I think you might just be my Mommy Twin...only with more kids than me. And I just saw the hairdryer this morning. It was hott! heehee, get it, hot. Ahh, hairdryer humor, I just can't get enough of it!
HECK NO! I'll scrape that black right off and give it to the kids, please believe me ;-)
I'm one, too. It looks a little different now. They are 12 and 13 now....but I back out of the way....putting their needs first....all the time. I like what "The White House" said about kids being like butter!
I know the holding in the pee is a necessary mama skill, however drink cranberry juice so you don't get a UTI- cause they suck!
OMG - I can't tell you how many pieces of toast I've burned! LOL Love that you "tell it like it is!"
Thanks for stopping by my SITS featured post today! I love meeting new bloggers!
Oh my! you captured the real essence of being a mother! I loved the part when you said "you have more ability to hold your pee!" that really cracked me up coz it's true! And yes, the sacrifices we do for our kids. They better know this when they're older.
Yes, burn toast here too :-) Right down to the strapping 4 kids in before I run to the bathroom - or I try to save until nap time, lol.
Hopefully when our kids are older we will be eating the perfect toast, and slathering it in lots of ridiculously expensive jam!! One can always dream, right??
Thank you for stopping by on my SITS day last week...I love all the comments and felt very appreciated. Sorry it has taken me so long to share bloggy love back!
Post a Comment