Rescue {day four}
>> Saturday, February 4, 2012 –
29 Days of Quiet,
family,
parenting
Deceptively quiet-looking, aren't they?
It's ironic that I'm writing a 29 Days of Quiet series because honestly, it's not very quiet over here. Ever. Anyone who has parented two young boys or spent any amount of time with the young male species knows they are not a quiet bunch.
The thing about boys that I've always known -- and the thing that's become much, much clearer in the last few weeks as Brad's been out of town with his dad and I've been the only adult in the house -- is that they thrive on inane chatter, obnoxious noises and silliness. It can make one feel just a hair crazy, you know? Like I live in some kind of cheerily decorated asylum. An adult human can only take so much talk about Mario brothers and only so many screeches, squawks, bellows and burps.
That's why I was over-the-moon happy when my phone rang at 7:30 a.m. earlier this week and I heard my dad announce in his tell-it-like-it-is way that my mom would be arriving on Delta at 12:42 p.m. Friday afternoon. A retired Sergeant Major, my dad is a take-action kind of guy, and when he detected the loneliness and fatigue in my voice from 1,500 miles away, he logged on to Travelocity and bought a plane ticket for my mom to come visit the boys and me for the next 10 days.
As I have learned these last few weeks, you're never too old to need your mom...or to be rescued by your dad.
When was the last time you were rescued?
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That's so sweet. Your quiet is going to take on a different look when she gets there.
And yes, the noise of boys was something I had to get used to since I only had a sister. When my oldest son at 8 months old pushed an animal cracker box across the floor making vrooom noises I knew my days of quietness were over!
I really don't remember the last time I was rescued. I know exactly what you mean about the boys. I have 2 boys and 1 girl. The craziness ensues everyday. My husband is in the military so we have lived so far from family for so many years. They do not often visit and the hubby works long hours, so a break would be absolutely wonderful. Enjoy the time with your mom. How exciting! Feel free to check out our craziness anytime.
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Hugs to the parents!!! That is the sweetest rescue of all ---
In the mid 1980s, when my sister and her husband went on a business trip for my sister's work, she asked me to stay with her son, who was a little over a year old [it was the summer -- school was out, and this was before I was married]. My nephew was an early riser anyway, but with his parents out of town, he seemed to sense it and rose even earlier. On the second day of my caring for him, he got up at 4 am, agitated, and unhappy --- I tried everything to settle him, but by 10 am, I was exhausted and near tears. My dad called to check on my babysitting, and I burst into tears. He got in his car, drove over to my sister's house, and said, "Take a nap. I'll take care of him."
Sweet rescue -- sweet release -- so I know what you're feeling. There is no balm like the love and concern of a parent. Writing this just made me well up with emotion for my parents' love, a love like no other. They have been dead for fifteen years, and.... well, I miss them still.
:)
Yay for parents that rescue!! She will be a blessing to you. :) I'd love to tell you it gets quieter as they get older, but.... no. My 16 and 13 year olds sound like 20 kids instead of just 2. Someday I'll miss the noise and chaos, I'm sure.
Hang in there!
how sweet, gotta love how 'parents' never stop trying to meet your needs huh? Love that! And, yes, I have four of these boys of my own and yes, sometimes they can make you hair crazy~ha! Gotta love it, just gotta love it. Have a great time with your ma.
I raised one daughter. She has two sons (and a third on the way, but we don't know yet what kind of plumbing number three will have). What an education for Lala!
Love, love, love this story, Michelle. So glad you have "fresh horses" arriving on scene during such a difficult time. And what could ever, ever be better than a visit from your mom?
What a gift! And the best ones are the ones you didn't even expect or anticipate. My mother-in-law has rescued me many times. Offered to take the kids so we could grasp some sanity when they were little and now flies here to stay with them so we can travel occasionally. I hope to be that kind of mom to my kids when they are in this season. Loving this series Michelle.
totally chuckling, first the picture of the boys and then the comments about living with boys, having lived with 4 males there is nothing that surprises me. The clucks, hoots, burps, toots, vrooms I remember I kept asking God why? why? I lived in a totally quiet home and now I had 4 noise makers, about put me over the edge sometimes, I'm not sure what is harder the noise or the dirt. Totally relate Michelle
So glad your mom is coming! My dad rescued me by staying with my teens so my husband and I could get away this week.
They will get bigger enjoy them whilst you can and the time with your mum.
I also have two sons and, yes, it's noisy a lot of the time, but now I can't imagine it any other way.
My lovely friend rescued me recently when she asked me to go shopping with her to help her choose wool for a knitting project. I'm pretty sure she didn't really need my help, but it was lovely to be asked, at a time when I was feeling pretty rubbish about my ability to do anything much.
:)
What a gift! That is so cool. Both of my parents have been gone for quite a long time but I know I have what my hubby calls "Chrissy time." my best friend from 6th grade and there are just time you need someone who has known you for a very long time and they are the best ones to fill that hole in our heart. You needed some MOm time and I need some Chrissy time. I think I will pick up the phone and call her right now....
Is there a hint of mischief in those eyes?!
Those are 2 of the cutest boys in the world! I know through your blogs that they are quite precocious which can make for some hard days for a mom! Glad your mom is coming to lend a hand. Praying for your father-in-law and your whole family during this really hard time.
Just one comment about being a mom of boys: you know you're a mom of boys when your contribution to the class rules at the parent/child meeting for Confirmation is "no boy noises" and everyone knows you're including much more than burps, bellows, and squeals -- AND best of all, you're very comfortable making the suggestion.
Enjoy the time with your mom.
I meant to text you earlier. Is she here yet? Did she make it through the storm?
Yes, she is here - and I am so happy! We spent the whole day working on a puzzle - life is so much better now.
Hope you had a peaceful, snowy day, D.
My husband emailed to say that picture made him smile today...and he thought Rowan looked like he had something up his sleeve! You are right on the money, Susan!
THAT made me laugh!
Thanks so much, Joanne - I am so appreciative of your kindness and thankful for your prayers.
I hope you called Chrissy today. And I know exactly what you mean. I've known my best friend, Andrea, since we were in preschool - nearly 40 years. She lives in MA, 1500 miles away, but she has been a lifeline for me - and I hope she would say the same about me.
Isn't it such grace when a friend comes to the rescue like that? I wrote about my friend deidra (www.jumptandem.net) earlier this week -- she did the same for me a couple of days ago.
Yeah, we've got a lot of dirt, too. Today we had a foot of snow, and I can't count the number of times I mopped up snowy, wet floors!
I hope you and your hub had a perfectly wonderful time! That sounds so good...aren't dads great sometimes?
My mother-in-law was just like that, too, Shelly. She was so giving and generous -- and your are right...such a wonderful role model for me.
I like the way you phrase that, Sheila: fresh horses arriving on the scene. Exactly! It's so comforting to have my mom around.
Oh my gosh, noisier???? I don't think I can take much more! ;)
So glad you stopped by Heidi!
Oh, Harriett, now I"M welling up, too. So sweet. I just love your story. I remember when my first-born was colicky, my parents were out visiting, and my dad would take the baby down into the basement with them (that's where our guest room is) and rock and rock Noah so I could get a bit of sleep. It was such a relief to have them here. It's true - parents will do anything for you.
Oh Erica, what a tough situation! I feel for you, I do. I will come by and say hello soon -- thanks for stopping by here!
HA! I love it, Renee.
Jeepers, four boys. I can't imagine double the trouble I have here. You are a saint, my friend!
I'm sure it is.... :) So glad she's there with you. That puzzle sounds fabulous.
Believe it or not, the day will come again when you will have quiet time. I'm thankful that our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter live close enough for some breaks in our quiet.
Glad that your mom got there safely before the snow! Enjoy!