andlaudin

You know the feeling, suddenly your kid needs 8.5 things as soon as you’re backing up out of the driveway. Their cup but the straws not sucking. A fruit bar but don’t open it but they can’t open it but then you didn’t open the right side. A toy they purposely threw on the floor after you opened their snack wrong. There’s tears, arguing with their sister, trying to annoy their sibling with any body part that’ll reach and that dreaded toddler Superman back arch that you know oh too well. The wrappers, crumbs, and tiny sneakers piling on the floor mats and that red light arm stretch to reach whatever is causing the meltdown. Most days, it’s triggering, stressful and some days you avoid the car at all costs. But then theres days when they sing together and giggle together or it’s peaceful while they chat together. But someday, it will be silent. You’ll try to cover the loudest silence with music. It won’t be the same. Next time enjoy the bickering and “mama why’s” because someday you won’t have them anymore. Enjoy all the times with them.

Things I've learned when buying a house for the first time: There are going to be arguments. Work through them. Compromising is key. There is a ton of money about to be spent. Don't get nervous. Just keeping making waves.