At 30 something you would think that any kind of drama in my life would be over. I mean, I'm a long time (10 years is kinda long) married chick with 2 toddler boys. The only drama created in my life is due to getting my oldest son to eat. This week has been filled with drama and very short lived - thank God! When things start to get a little heavy in my life I like to laugh to alleviate some of the stress. This usually comes in the form of doing things like playing with the kids; jumping on the bed; or watching cartoons with the boys.
Last night I was teaching Nick and Alex to do somersaults on the bed. We were also jumping on the bed, but don't tell David because he hates when I do that. Something about how I'm dirtying the sheets or something like that. So David walks in while we're doing somersaults and started laughing. When David laughs, Alex starts to do his imitation of him by guffawing and snorting. So, David laughs even harder and someone in the midst of all this laughing passed gas.
Alex suddenly stopped laughing and looked all serious. I swear I thought he was going to start crying for some unknown reason. But he turns to David and says, "Change diaper! Change diaper! Someone poopied! Bah, ha, ha, ha!" which sent David and I into fits of laughter.
It seems that the times that I get to enjoy my family or that we have moments like this are so far and few between. I realize that they are so important to have and to remember. I also realize how lucky I am. There was a time not too long ago that I was dealing with infertility and I was angry and devastated. But, here I am years later with 2 healthy and happy sons. When the unimportant drama in life comes along - and most of it IS unimportant - it's important to remember what life is really like.
well said indeed... Great post. And I hope that things really calm down for you!
Posted by: misty | November 28, 2007 at 09:08 AM
Ha! my kind of post :)
Posted by: Mike | November 28, 2007 at 09:30 AM
so I do this wacky google search on "developmental therapist chicago" because I like to see what opportunities are out there, etc. etc. and where does it lead me?? to you! small world my friend. glad to hear that Nick's new preschool is working out and tell him and Alex that I miss them! and you guys too of course. =) we never did get that drink but I do miss the free food.
Posted by: alison | November 29, 2007 at 10:12 PM
That's the BEST way to relieve stress of any kind :) Sounds like it was a soul soothing day.
*Meanwhile my little one runs around laughing and saying, " I pooted!"
Posted by: Jesse | December 03, 2007 at 12:31 PM