Tonight, Doc -my husband- and I are going to see the new Star Wars movie, Revenge of the Sith. I had no intention of seeing it in the theatre until my sister gave it a hearty recommendation. As any nursing mother can tell you, it can be tough to get away sans baby when he or she needs you often for feedings. That was one of the reasons I was content to wait for this latest Star Wars movie to come to DVD. I’m selective as to when to leave our newborn with a sitter. (Lucy is our “latest model” and only a mere six weeks.)
So I’m going. Being a seasoned mother sure has changed me. We didn’t leave our firstborn until she was at least six months old. And then only with my trusted mother. Second and third born children… I can’t remember! Too busy mothering to remember such things, I guess. Now Lucy has the benefit of me being a veteran mommy- and a more relaxed mommy too.
The things I worried about with my firstborn do not faze me at all now. Peoples’ germs. Sleeping thru the night. Gettimg a picky toddler to eat, No problem. Let baby flex her immunity muscles a bit. Sleep will come with time. Same with eating anything besides chicken nuggrts.
I hope I do not sound like I have it all together as a mother- I know I have a long way to go. With the Lord’s help this veteran mommy will be the best mommy she can be.
And sometimes that means leaving the little ones home to go see a Star Wars movie.
Hey I went Midnight with the two olders…Steven dressed up as Darth Vader and everyone applauded in the movie theater when we walked in..we went the next week with the whole family..yes thats right..Dad, Mom (BTW dressed as D Vader this time, Steven Jr (dressed as ObiWan) Alexandra (dressed as Princess Amadala) Jake (dressed as Bobo Fett) Chloe (dressed as Queen Amadala) and Ty with his Star Wars shirt on…we all sat through and survived..I thought the movie was the BEST..and want to go see it again…possibly by myself..or just with the 2 Steves…..