Swallowing a Huge Bite of Humble Pie
Remember this post where I worried about how I would let go of my need for things being done my way?
Yeah, I guess you could say that being knocked on your ass has a way of making you appreciate every bit of help people offer.
My in-laws drove all night to be here to care for Peanut so that I wouldn't have to worry about him being cared for. They are staying until after the baby is born. They could be here for over 3 weeks. I couldn't have made it these past few days without them.
My kitchen linen drawer is not organized, nor are any of my cabinets. The dishwasher is being loaded "incorrectly". Peanut is a little off of his schedule.
Guess what? I don't care. It doesn't matter to me.
My MIL, who is just spectacular, has cooked, cleaned, tended to my family, and changed some king-size crap diapers. And she hasn't complained or criticized one time.
I am so lucky to have this great support at a time that I so very much need it. This experience has made me swallow these petty control issues. Suddenly nested tupperware bowls seem insignificant.
Peanut is being well cared for. That is all that really matters.
I'm off now to eat a slice of my freshly baked humble pie.
Labels:
Extended Fam,
Lucky Me
29 People are even more brilliant:
I'd be there too if you'd let me. I just blog love you THAT much.
It's good to know that you are being able to get the rest that you need, I'm sure that your family loves knowing that they can help you right now, when you need it most. And linen drawers are supposed to be organized? Seriously? Who decided this? Clearly, I'm behind.
Oh Good. Lucky you to have nice in-laws. If only all of us did. :-) Enjoy the forced rest before baby 2 shows up!
I know how you feel. Take the time you need to recover and prepare for the birth of Little Miss Pickles.
Sometimes it's good to have an "excuse" to relinquish control. Not that your excuse was a fun one, but still, it forced your hand, and sometimes that's what it takes to get the rest and pampering you so clearly deserve. Enjoy it! It might be humble pie, but it's still pie.
You really are very very lucky. My Mom was only here for 2 days after Squidge was born due to Squidge being almost 2 weeks late. My partners parents don't want anything to do w/ me and as a result have never met their one and only granddaughter. So give that woman a cup of tea and thank her, thank her, thank her!!
Yeah for having help and graciously accepting it. I know you have your hands full, and I'm glad someone is there to lend a hand.
I'm glad to hear that you have such wonderful help! Glad you are also letting go of all the little things...
That's awesome to have someone (s) there for you that you can rely on. You're so very lucky. My own mom couldn't help but make comments to drive me insane when up for my daughter's birth, because yeah, I needed *That* in my life LOL
Enjoy the rest and the help!
I know how you feel about the control issue. I'm so happy for you that it's easier to let go than you thought it would be.
LOL Help is so nice. :-) Enjoy it while it lasts and hope you get to feeling better soon!
Sory I missed all the excitement this weekend! I was busy with my own hospitalization, but sounds like yours was way worse! I'm very sorry, and hope you're feeling better soon. Also, I totally agree about the control thing: I was worried about it prior to surgery, knowing I wouldn't be able to do a darn thing for several days, and would have to let Jim and the mothers handle all things house and baby related. And I am discovering that I DO NOT CARE. As long as it's getting done, I am grateful, and it's not really bothering me that it's not done my way. Hey, we must be growing up! (Or we're just too tired to care.)
Glad to hear you have support right now... there's nothing like times like these to make you appreciate family! Take care of yourself and keep letting your MIL do all the work!! :)
I'm glad to hear your in-laws are there to help with everything you've got on your plate (even if that means putting said plates in the wrong place). Good for you for not letting the control stuff drain your energy right now.
stopping by to say hello :)
Well, I really have to meet this MIL that is unlike most MILs! As soon as you are feeling up for a bit of company, I'm coming over to say hi.
Yup. That's what happens. You realize what you can live with...when you have to live with it...Hope you are feeling better and your drawers return to normal soon.
Glad they were able to come and help you. You are extremely lucky to have a support system like that.
Is it wrong that I'm a little jealous of your surgery and bedrest?!?! That's how bad I need a break...I'm willing to give up control and let someone take over. Take care of that baby girl & her mama!
Good for you. Sometimes Humble Pie can be hard to swallow.
man, I didn't check your blog for a few days and I can't believe what all went down ... I sure don't like hearing that you had to endure that ... as you said, TGFI - thank God for in-laws
Thinking of you and counting down the days with you! Hang in there.
YEA for your in-laws coming in and helping! I am sure their help has taken a huge amount of stress of your shoulders. This is the time to take it easy.
We all have to swallow that humble pie from time to time.
King-sized crap diaper changers are the best. I needed some of those back in my days when I had two at a time in diapers.
Good luck on birthing BABY:Part Two.
Good for you! Good steps on your new years resolution, too! Being able to accept help without criticizing isn't very different than holding grudges!
I felt the EXACT same way when Logan was born. Having a preemie with health issues, and a 13 month old to take care of at the same time really taught me to let go of my control issues a bit. We needed help, and my MIL was there for us. She even took her 3 weeks of summer vacation to be at our house everyday to help out! She didn't do things the way we do them, but so what...they were getting done. That's all that mattered!
Glad everything worked out for you...you should relax while you can!
And you've expressed this gratitude to them personally, correct? ;^)
Gosh, I am glad that everything is working out for you. I have yet to get over that with hubby when he wants to help me clean - it is not that he doesnt do a good job, its just not how I do it! ;)
Post a Comment