By Jamie Carter
Updated: Aug. 15, 2015
Originally Published: March 21, 2015
Today, I came to the realization that my 3-year-old is no longer as attached to his beloved blanket. And then there’s my 21-month-old daughter, who has never experienced the comfort of being rocked to sleep. As the youngest child, she simply receives a quick goodnight kiss before being placed in her crib without any fanfare.
With my eldest now firmly against being rocked and my middle child only allowing it occasionally, I find myself craving that bedtime bonding time. I WANT TO ROCK SOMEONE TO SLEEP, FOR GOODNESS’ SAKE!
Motherhood has undoubtedly driven me to the brink of insanity. In fact, I’m convinced that I’m a little unhinged. To illustrate my point, I dug up a family photo from October 2012, just two months after what I like to call The Great Negotiation. This picture practically screams, “WE NEED MORE KIDS!”
What Was The Great Negotiation?
It was the lengthy period during which I tried to persuade my husband that our family wasn’t complete and that we needed another child, all while we were managing on a single income with two demanding boys—one of whom was still a baby. To me, it made perfect sense to add another little one into the chaos.
The negotiation unfolded during a date night at a local Outback Steakhouse. Eventually, my husband relented, saying, “FINE. But I want a vasectomy before the new baby arrives.” To which I replied, “FINE. I’m getting a beer.” Less than a year later, our daughter arrived, and not long after, I found myself regretting that vasectomy decision. It’s clear to me now that I have a mental condition. It’s called motherhood.
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In summary, motherhood can often feel like a whirlwind of emotions and decisions that might seem irrational, but they come from a place of love and longing.