Can it possibly be Monday again already? Wow. Head on over to MckMama's to read more awesome Not me's!
For some reason, a lot of my Not Me's are things other people have said this week.
Here's something my husband did not do...when an acquaintance who is very unironic and never ever gets jokes came up to us at church to ask how Seth was doing, John did not say "Oh, he's doing great! Just a little hard of hearing." with a totally straight face.
And there is no way a family at church told us they were trying for a baby and then asked if they could have one of ours if they do not succeed on their own! That would be crazy!
I do not use Seth for my own gain...when I want to escape a situation, I do not jump up, sigh heavily, and say "Ooops! Time to feed the baby!"
When invited by some friends on a seven day couples cruise sans children, I did not seriously consider asking if John could stay home, watch the kids, allowing me to go on the cruise and lay around for seven days alone. (Oh, bliss! I know I would miss the kids unbearably 10 minutes in, but those ten minutes would be AMAZING!)
I do not regularly call my kids by their siblings, dogs, and next door neighbors names before finally remembering which kid I am talking to and saying the correct name.
When Jace asked if he could brush my hair and "style it" tonight, I did not sigh happily and say "You do not know how many years I have been waiting for a kid to want to play with my hair! I just thought it would be your sister instead of you."
And Finally, a not me! from the sincere part of my soul (much smaller and better hidden than the sarcastic part...).
I do not stare in utter amazement at my miracle baby every day. He does not fill my heart with so much joy that it could break. I do not think he is the sweetest, cutest, most content almost four month old with beautiful, surprisingly red hair that ever lived. Today I was lying next to him staring at his sweet sleeping face, and I was (not!) overwhelmed with how blessed we all are to have him here with us.
I am not overwhemled by blessings!
OK, back to our regularly scheduled sarcasm! Have fun Not Meing!
23 comments:
OMG that last one just had me all teary eyed. I so understand. Gosh, and mine is almost 3 YEARS old...so it never stops...LOL
Oh, I also have the boy who loves to play with my hair! I love it but also thought it would be my girls that would love that not my boy!!
Found you from Mcmama's blog!!
ahhh yes, wouldn't a ten minute cruise be wonderful....!
My son loves to play with my hair! I don't have any girls, so it's fine by me! I also mess up names all the time too. And the excusing yourself to feed the baby is brilliant! Have to try that one!
Seth is adorable...as are your other kids too! We are all blessed...it's just easy to forget sometimes.
How sweet. Thanks for sharing!
Growing up I was almost confused at my own name since it took my dad 3 trys to get it right almost every time! On your serious note...I love the tender moments you feel with your little ones. I rewatched videos that I took of my boy when he was really small and it brought tears to my eyes. Have a great week!
ur comment about the cruise is SO true!
Just start calling everyone by ur last name....eventually you'll get the right one!
Great Not Me Monday! I can completely relate to the cruise part.
I think I've seen you on O/S, my parents are deaf as well.
So funny! I go through just about every name before I get the right one.
Ohilda
I had to laugh..I go through all the names also until I get the right one...oh well as long as we finally get to the right one, huh?
I only have boys, so they are the only ones who play with my hair! My youngest is obsessed with the front of my hair. He has to have "ponies" as he calls them before he goes to sleep. So I lean over his bed and give him kisses as he "pets" my hair. It's our special way to say good night!
Your post is great! And your kids are just yummy!!
I love visiting other mommy sites and your Not me about the hair thing had me laughing (quietly) my youngest is napping! That's why I'm here!
Have a good week1
CountryMom
Your kids are beautiful! No wonder someone at your church wants them!
Love your not me's but I think I would last longer than 10 minutes on that cruise- maybe 15? LOL
#1 on MckMama's Not Me Monday list! Quite an accomplishment. ;)Just wanted to say hello, and say that you made me laugh, and that your kids are so cute! :) My husband's name is Seth, so your blog title caught my eye, love that name! :)
I am so jealous that you have a kid who loves to play with your hair! It's my favorite thing in the world. (:
just so you know...i never use my kids as excuses to use bathrooms in stores either...just so you know!
oh i never call my kids by the wrong name either. what kind of mom would do such a thing? hahaha
I loved your list. This is my first visit to your blog, what a great title. I am really looking forward to coming back and reading more.
HA! I have to PAY my girls to play with my hair. Little hooligans.
Just found your blog from Mckmama's.
I have used the "I have to feed the baby" excuse too. That was one of the reasons I loved nursing. Alone time away from my big Italian family during gatherings!
Your family is beautiful! I am so sorry about your loss of Eli... My niece passed away at 2 months old from SIDS this past January. I think about her every day and she is not even my child. I cannot even begin to imagine your pain.
I'm going to bookmark your blog and pray for you and your family.
Marilena
Enjoyed your "Not Me's" and then went on to get to know you.
I'm Erica - good to meet you. =0)
I never call my kiddos by other names either =)
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