December 4, 2003
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Gray Day in Indiana
It was good sleeping weather last night in Indiana, cold rain dripping off the eaves, and a warm blanket to wrap in sent me off to wonderful slumber. In the middle of the night, I dreamed I wrote a blog. I had a great snappy title, a hilarious beginning, witty middle and the kind of ending that makde you want to write paragraphs in my comments section. Alas - I woke up. In fact, I woke to the sounds of a sick child which I will not describe for you here because I like you.
My Michael is really sick. He was sick yesterday as well and I kept him home from school. My poor baby, he NEVER gets too sick for food, but yesterday and today, he has not been able to keep anything down and has gotten to the point that he won't even consider a saltine cracker. In a way, and I almost feel bad for saying this, it's nice to have him home with me. Tucker is away in school, so it's just me and Michael in the house. Michael has become so much the responsible older child in recent years. He helps with housework, likes to cook, and reminds me when I need to put things on the grocery list. Tucker winds up with the lion's share of cuddle time and babying.
Yesterday and today, Michael has felt the need for Momi to be close and to comfort him. I'm glad that we have the kind of relationship that makes him comfortable letting me know his need, and me comfortable meeting it. I know it isn't always this way as children grow. My sister laments the days when her boys - approximately the same ages as mine - used to come to her for Mom time. But as they've grown, they've outgrown that need/desire. Or at least they've come to feel themselves too grown-up to express it.
I've always thought that the main difference between her kids and mine was that mine were homeschooled. Now that I have them in school, I've been a little anxious about the ways our relationship would change. For now though, my son doesn't feel well, and he wants his Momi. And I'm very glad I can be here for him.
It's a rainy day in Tennessee and THYRIO has written a rainy day blog that is nothing less than High Art. So AFTER you leave me a comment, or a smiley or something to let me know you love me in my comments section - head over to his site and enjoy.
Comments (26)
Oh big hugs
And thank you for refraining from the descriptive sounds 
I hope he feels much better soon and with a loving Momi around, I think he will.
I can relate to this... My little Hope has the majority or the cuddle time around here. With each passing year Case becomes less and less affectionate. He still kind of hugs me each night before bed but it is not a real hug. Seems to be more of a routine than heartfelt. I still grab him and squeeze him hard even though he acts like he does not want me too. I think inside he wants me too, maybe not. He will continue to receive my hugs welcomed or not until I leave this earth!
Enjoy it while you can....your snuggles are numbered.
They do grow up too fast don't they?
Hope he feels better very soon...and still wants snuggle time for a long while!
Get well soon to Michael!
Pobrecito!! You know what though? I used to love being sick because then my mom would baby me and it was looooovleh because it was like selfish yesmom'sallmiiiiiine time
I'm here to spread some hope and sunshine. My almost 14 year old 6' tall "big boy" still snuggles with me and still says he loves me and even bends down to kiss my cheek now and then. Not to worry. Love him better.
It's nice to see that you have such a good relationship with your sons. I hope that when I'm a mom that i have a similar one with my children.
-Kristen-
Oh, you're so right about that Thyrio rainy day blog! I can't get over that a man wrote that! I just can't.
today is a good day for michael to be the baby once again.
thanks for the compliment, too.... you're too kind!
I hope he feels better soon and I hope you don't get sick. Cuddle time is good for both Mommy and child. My son even cuddled with me when I thought he would say he was too old. My daughter tells me she'll never be too old. Heh, sometimes I wish that were true. She's 11 and she still sits on my lap and we treasure it for all it's worth because we both know the day will come...
Gray day here, too but at least everyone's healthy.
Gray day here too, although it's not raining; I still would very much have liked to stay in bed longer this morning....
The little nanny boy I take care of on Thursdays is sick too. He got up this morning and wanted nothing more than to lay beside me, and gaze into my eyes. Of course, I felt bad that he was sick, but I loved that he felt safe beside me. He and I slept most of the morning, our heads snuggled together under the blankets. It was nice. He's in his crib now, sleeping, and I kind of wish he weren't, because it's much nicer when he's with me.
And I was over at THY's place a little earlier. It was a really great blog. -Kate
he'll always want his Momi, whether he wants you to baby him or not
I need a good sleeping night
could only think of the tune "rainy night in georgia"
yes I do know I don't belong here... I'll git
Well I hope your baby boy is feeling better tonight....and I know all too well about the weather in Tennessee.....
Have a great day!
Tina
Ok.. Ok.. I love you.. ok there I said it... tee he he..
I hope Micheal feels better soon.. this crazy flu thing is really attacking bad this year.. so hope it is not that..
Bright Beautiful Blessings Chel
Awwww
. I'm so sorry he's under the weather, but so happy he's got SuperMomi to cuddle him into health again!
I loved "because I like you." I can just see you sitting there in the early am glow in your fuzzy slippers and giggling about life's little ups and downs.
MWAH.
isnt it amazing at how fast they grow....
My son's almost 17, and still gripes loudly if we don't spend enough time together... same with his dad. He still likes us both... and he's never been home-schooled.
Its great that you have such a relationship with your kids and doubly great that he feels he can ask for what he needs from you. From all I have read in your blogs I can see that you have done well with them and Im sure it shows at school to. You had hard decisions to make and you made them and they seem to be shining for you. I think its the love and the kind of person you are that makes all the difference in how they have turned out and not just the home schooling but thats only my 2 cents. And I can relate to the blog dreams lol ive done that more than once
Belinda
God Bless -Dale
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