I’m in the baby stage of life right now. I’m telling you this as much as I’m telling myself right now. I have 4 kids aged 5 and under and they need me for just about everything. I am in the breastfeeding, car seat having, toilet training stage of life.
I have to remind myself of the stage I’m in because to be honest I’ve found myself getting jealous lately. I’ve looked longingly at moms who get in their cars and don’t have to buckle anyone in. I have 4 car seats. I have turned green when other moms talked about having all their kids in school from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. I thought having only 1 at home two mornings a week was great. I was definitely feeling “jeally” when I heard moms talk about sleeping in on the weekends. “Sleeping in”??? What does that even mean?
So after noticing these envious feelings in myself a little too much lately, I had to sit down and remind myself that I’m in the baby stage of life. I just am. I won’t be in this stage forever and when it is gone I will miss it. Babies are gifts from God and I am so abundantly blessed with the four kids I’ve been given. Having these kids is a lot of work. A lot. But it is also filled with even more joy. I am a mama to little children who need me for every thing and I really do love that. The baby stage will not last forever.
Someday I will give away my strollers and get rid of the high chair and pack up my nursing clothes. Someday I will drive in a car without car seats. Someday I will sleep through the night…every night. Someday my worries will be about dating and make-up and if the jeans are too tight. I will miss the dolls and trains and cars everywhere. I will miss this sweet baby stage when it is done. So no more jealousy for me! And if you find me looking a little green around you, please stop me and remind me that I’m in the baby stage and to just enjoy it. What stage are you in?
I can relate! But mine usually stems from jealousy of moms who get to hang out, go to work, etc. But I have to remind myself that God has me where he wants me for now. I question why, but I also know that my babies still need me before I can run off into the sunset with this Fab career/lifestyle lol. I made a vow to myself to work on being grateful and not coveting the “freedom” of other moms, and even though its been a challenge, I have come to some semblance of acceptance. lol Thanks for posting this!
Definitely in the big kid stage of life. Where the older kids can feed all the little ones, get them breakfast on the weekends and everybody is in school and my days are free. But Maria, girl you know I was just at your stage a minute ago. I so love this blog. So honest…
I am looking forward to my littlest going to school this fall so I can focus on work and build a stronger business that can fully support my family. That being said, I am SO going to miss her! They grow up so fast, and you are right, you’ll wish for these baby days when they’re grown!
I was out of the baby stage, but about to RE-ENTER it real soon! Not by choice either. I know all about being Jelly at those care free mommy’s who can come and go! But don’t worry, like you said – It will past, just a few more years! LOL! I am with you!
love the transparency – and such is life that others are no doubt “jeally” of you too! And each stage has its highs and lows. But we’ve all had the same feelings…
I absolutely love this post!!