A short/very late post today, because it turns out I'm the worst Mum in the actual whole entire world.
Fact.
The evidence?
Only FOUR DAYS after allowing my daughter to DRINK PERFUME, I today drifted off for long enough to allow her time to slam her beautiful face, cheek first, into the corner of my bedside table. She cried so hard that I had to repeatedly stop cuddling her and remind her to breathe. That felt great. Especially when I was able to tell myself over and over that this wouldn't have happened if I had watched her properly.
On the plus side, the bruise was much smaller than I imagined it would be. But then it got bigger. And went purple. Then the bloody thing went and phoned social services.
So, in light of my gross incompetencies as a parent, I have taken until now (22:03) to be satisfied that The Poop can leave my sight for long enough to allow me to...
*a snore from the baby monitor*
What was that?
*races from the laptop and hurtles up the stairs to resume her night time vigil*
Oh dear. You're not a dreadful mum though. We've all been there and seen our children hurt themselves because of this 'no fear' attitude they have to everything (it's lovely they have it but can be so frustrating too!)
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely been a learning curve - for both of us. She's learnt not to throw her face into sharp corners, I've learnt that you cannot apply mascara and supervise a child.
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No you're not the worst Mum in the whole entire world because when I fell asleep with my first born safely tucked in next to me - years ago...
ReplyDeleteHe managed to crawl out the bed and roll down the stairs. He was fine but just because the staircase looks so horrific (steep and bare wood) I rushed him to A&E to be sure and we got a visit from the health visitor to review our home safety measures.
Eeeek now how bad was that and how bad did Mummy feel!!!
Yep - you win - that does sound pretty horrendous! Kids are made of stern stuff - as your son clearly proved.
DeleteThank you - sharing your episode has made me feel loads better and like a right wuss in comparison to this - poor you!
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