Friday, October 13, 2006

Agony of Motherhood

My kids make my life hard. In the first place, they make me spend hours on end in deep thought, wondering how I got so lucky. In the second place, they have ruined my makeup because they make me laugh so hard I have tears running down my face.

In the third place, they leave me stranded in society, because when all my coworkers gripe about their children, I never have anything to add to the conversation.

The complainers certainly don't want to hear how proud I am of my kids. They definitely would not be enthused to hear of all my kids' accomplishments. They would be disappointed to hear how I dearly love and appreciate both my son-in-law and daughter-in-law. They would be miffed to hear that my kids are smart, well adjusted, creative, tolerant, and compassionate. They would be jealous to hear me say that I love my children dearly, I light up when I get to talk to them and see them.

How dare my kids lead me to the point of total happiness and joy?! Life is good.

3 comments:

Cuidado said...

I know what you mean. If only they wouldn't move away...

Anonymous said...

Amen! -- okmt

RJB said...

Not to mention we provide you with the most fabulous grandchildren. :) I love you, Mama.