Have you ever had one of those days where you did something that would totally earn you the "worst mother of the year" award?? Well yesterday I definitely earned it.
We had a busy day yesterday starting out with yard sales then a trip to the Temple (which didn't work out due to expired temple recommends) then we had Kayston's first soccer game. So, we put Bry down for an early nap but she was only able to sleep for about an hour before we had to go. After the game we went to get ice cream and to the store. When we got home we could tell she was still super tired so I decided to lay her down for another nap. As I was getting things ready for our BBQ with friends that night, I realized I had forgotten something I needed for a salad. So, I walked back to listen by her door to make sure she was asleep. I couldn't hear anything so I told Preston, who was outside doing yard work at the time, that I had to run back to the store and Bry was sleeping.
When I got home from the store (about 45 minutes later) I came in and heard Bry crying. I just figured the lawn mower probably woke her up and scared her. Well, as I got closer to her room, it sounded like she was closer to the door than she should be. I went in and sure enough, she had climbed/fell out of her crib (she has NEVER done this before) and she was screaming. I went to pick her up and realized she had no diaper on. What the? (she usually has a onesie on but yesterday was pretty hot so I took it off.) I could tell that she had been crying for a while and she was acting super scared. Even shaking! =( I saw her diaper in the crib so I went over to get it. I realized that she had pooped so I was looking for any mess. (luckily it all stayed in the diaper but I still washed every blanket and pillow case) As I rolled up the diaper she was freaked out by it and kept saying owie. Not really sure why but I'm assuming it either hurt her when she pooped or she was just freaked out by was in her diaper. After I took care of the diaper, I took her into to give her a bath. The whole time she was crying and asking for gaggy. (aka Daddy) I felt SO bad, I could barley hold back my own tears. I felt that she thought that I was there the whole time but just ignoring her and that's why she wanted daddy. =(
I'm not sure what really happened or why. All I know is that it made me feel like the worst mom in the world! Poor little girl!
Luckily for me, she still loves me and forgave me. =) Not to mention that she'll forget about it in a few days! HOPEFULLY!
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So I wrote this big long comment, only to find out that you were still logged in on my computer!
I cried a little, too! But, remember, even something like this has a hidden blessing. It made you hold her a little closer, and resolve to be more diligent and more loving. You are an awesome Mother! I admire you for always wanting to do better! Love!
oh that would break your heart:( Good thing she is still young enough she'll forget all about it and she's easy going enough she was probably just glad to see you! Your still an awesome mom!
We've all had moments like that and they SUCK! : ) Your still a grreat mom!
She is such a sweetie. You are a great mom and I know she just adores her mommy! Thanks for the great time! We think you guys are awesome!
I was talking to my mom about this and she reminded me when I was 2 she came home after Relief Society to find my dad asleep thinking I was asleep in my room, when she went to check I was gone. We lived in the middle of no where with only fields filled with corn. She went outside and they could hear me yelling out "mom!" but had no clue where I was they had to just listen and follow. So long story short your not a bad mom, it happens to everyone!
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