Each Christmas season every mother puts a list together of things they want their significant other or family to buy for them. But, let’s be real. What us moms really want can’t be bought at the store. Here’s my wish list for Christmas this year, what’s on yours?
1. Sleep
I mean, would I really be a mom if sleep wasn’t my #1? I’m in a 4.5 year sleep deficit. I just need a solid 9 days of sleep. Or, I’ll trade that for a nap at least twice a week after work. Naps are pretty much at the top of my list of things I miss the most since becoming a mom!
2. My Kids to Sleep
When I had my first child I would ask people and often wonder at what age babies start sleeping through the night. Little did I know that the answer would be in YEARS. My son is 2 years old and still frequently wakes up in the middle of the night. Also, both of my kids also sleep in bed with us (gasp, I know) and it takes them a solid 45 minutes each night to settle down in bed and get to sleep. They get bed time mixed up with play time. Like last night when my son was standing next to me holding one of those fake candle sticks you put in your windows at Christmas with one arm up in the air looking like he was the Statue of Liberty.
3. A Chef
I would almost consider my husband a chef. He is a phenomenal cook. He can also make more than mac n cheese and pasta like me so that’s a bonus. But, he’s not home very often for dinner because of his work schedule, so I would really like my own personal full time chef. I would just like to eat a meal during the week when I come home from work that can’t be found on every kids menu in every restaurant across America. Oh, and if someone could make the lunches for the kids for school, I’d like to add that to my list, too.
4. My Memory
What was I saying? Oh, right. My memory. I don’t know if this is something I should be concerned about, or if this is just the new normal as a full time working mom of two. If I don’t write things down the minute I think of them then those thoughts are gone with the wind. I’m thankful for my total girl boss friend Michelle’s awesome and adorable line of bloom daily planners to help me keep my appointments, to-dos and everything else in one place. This is the planner that I use and love, but they have many other options to choose from!
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5. Jeans That Fit
It would be nice if I could wear my old jeans without having to use a hair tie to hold my pants together. Don’t fit in your jeans, but don’t want to buy new ones? Loop a small hair tie around the hole of your jeans where your button goes and then wrap it around the button! Voila! Or, I could just stop eating cereal for dinner and then maybe they would fit, but until I get that under control this is what I have to do for now.
6. Someone to Clean Up the Messes
I don’t really need someone to clean my house. I’ve discovered that cleaning the house isn’t the hard part. I can sweep, mop the floors, and wipe down the counters while the kids are playing. What I NEED is for someone to pick up after my kids again. and again. and again. My son likes to do this thing where as soon as I’m done cleaning up all of his toys and putting them back in the bins he pulls them out and dumps them out on the floor. Rude.
7. Someone to Pick Up From Daycare
I get it, it should be me, but I don’t want to do it. Although I do love walking into their school and them running towards me and yelling “mommy!” down the hall to get to me, trying to get their shoes and jackets on and out the door is a big ordeal. Once I finally do have them ready (15 minutes later) I have to get them both to the car and in their car seats. Most of the time my son protests sitting in his car seat and we sit in the parking lot for another 10 minutes while I try to negotiate with him and bribe him with treats I don’t actually have.
8. Kids to Put on Their Shoes
If I had a dime for every time I had to ask my kids to put their shoes on in the morning as we’re rushing out of the house I could probably be a stay at home mom. Why is it so hard? For once I just want my daughter to put her shoes on without having to threaten her that I’m calling Santa.
9. Privacy When Using the Bathroom
That’s what a door is for, right? WRONG. As soon as they hear that door latch they will find you and they will beat on your door until you let them in. Every once in a blue moon I would love to go to the bathroom without having my kids at my feet.
10. Every Store to Offer Curb Side Pick-Up
I know this isn’t realistic, but either is my daughter asking for a unicorn for Christmas. How amazing would it be if every store you had to run into “real quick” with the kids offered curb side pick up? There is nothing worse than having to take your kids out of their car seats just to run into a store really quick for milk. What should only take about 5 minutes turns into 20. You find yourself swatting every toy out of their hands they’ve picked up along the way to the milk aisle and then you have to negotiate with them at the register when they’re begging for candy. Only if you’re going to get right in your car seat. Okay, fine. You can pick ONE piece. Imagine the ease if you could just call up CVS and be like, I’m out front in a white Toyota. Can you bring out a gallon of whole milk? Thanks, Cheryl.
There are a million of other things I want as a mom, but in all seriousness, all I want is for my kids to be happy and healthy. In the end, that’s all that really matters, right?
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Dori says
Love this one kristi. You have an Amazing ability at writing! Even though i havent been a mom to small children in quite a long time (and trust me on this – it does fly by) i can totally relate to everything you talked about! Keep up the good work!!
Mr.Brad says
Well i think that your complaints are for real. I dont c how a lot of parents do it. You are a great mom some day soon they will settle down.. Youdo need to get them out of the Bed at night and find them a time to sleep. You could let them run the hood like Wolfie does😊