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REMEMBER THIS LATER
I worry about the stupidest things. Everything. All the time. It's what I do. Worry. I don't know if I inherited it or just decided to take on at some early point in my life.

I worry about big things too. My son. My marriage. My work. My health. But really, most of my day to day life is worrying about the stupid stuff. Whether David took a nap. If I ate too much. If I have enough creative talent. If my house is clean enough (it never is). Does my son eat enough veggies.

This week I'm working from home cause David's school is closed. And instead of enjoying my time with him and being thankful that I am getting to spend this much of it, I decided to potty train him and be frustrated about it 24-7. I worry we waited too long and he's already 3.5. I worry he won't ever learn. I worry I'll scar him and make him have bigger issues. I worry. I worry. I worry.

And so I am stressed. And then I am tired. It's so incredibly stupid. Instead I should be thankful my son is healthy enough for me to be able to toilet train him. Thankful that I get to be home this week and can take the opportunity and time to do it. Thankful that I was able to have a child. Honestly. It sounds stupid like the "be happy you have arms and legs" that moms always say but honestly, Karen, it's time to shape up.

This one is for me to remember how I'm feeling at this moment. How thankful I am to be alive and to have a little boy that I get to toilet train.

August 26, 2008 | personal | share[]
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