Things I Do But Swore I wouldn't

When I was pregnant I had a mental list of things I, as a perfect mother, would do for my child. I assume this is pretty normal. In fact I know it is normal because during my entire pregnancy I was a part of a message board devoted to pregnant mothers whose unborn children were all due the same month. They only guaranteed this fact and I knew I wasn't crazy.

So I was thinking back the other day at how many things I said I would or would not do as a mother and found it quite comical. The things I said I wouldn't do, I do and the things I said I would do, I don't.

I said I would breastfeed my son, being that it is the best nutrients for any new human being, plus it is the most natural. Well after two unsuccessful tries I nipped that one in the butt. I am still pro-breastfeeding and would love to try again on the next, but at the time, it wasn't for me.

I said I would never allow him to sleep with me because I know from personal experience that sleeping with your parents until you can drive is not cool. For both involved parties. Well as you know from past blog entries, this too did not go over well. He is about to be two and still kicks me in the throat and kidneys every night. Therefore the next child will have their own house as soon as they are old enough to sleep in a crib. kidding...

I wanted Jackson to only relish in nutritious food and only have goodies that were all natural and organic. This too is not something that cannot be done. I know people personally that follow this very rule. However, my child is addicted to sugar and its just in his genes people. There is no stopping genetics.

I also never wanted the t.v. to play babysitter while I got stuff done and to go further with this rule, Barney was never allowed to step foot in my house. I had enough of "Candy covered raindrops" and "I love you, you love me" when my sister was little...enough to last a lifetime. Or so I thought...Now in order to finish an essay for school the t.v. must be on, with my little one sitting wide-eyed right in front of the t.v. I am also now planning my son's second birthday and guess what the theme might be? BARNEY. I am actually in the process of booking a Barney character to show up at the party.. crazy or what? But that's who he likes..and thankfully Barney gave me my life back, at 30 minute increments at a time.