• Home
  • About
  • SHOP
    • Oils
    • Amazon
    • Free People
    • Rugs USA
  • Recipes


        • Recipe

        • Appetizers
        • Main Dish
        • Salads
        • Sides
        • Desserts
        • Drinks + Smoothies
        • Recent Posts

          • Best Books to Read (Depending on Your Mood) Pt. 2

            Best Books to Read (Depending on Your Mood) Pt. 2

            October 29, 2024
        • Recent Posts

          • Grandma’s Authentic Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

            Grandma’s Authentic Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

  • Wellness


        • Wellness

        • beauty
        • self care
        • kiddos
        • essential oils
          • DIY Aromatherapy Bath Salts

            DIY Aromatherapy Bath Salts

          • Bloomer Crew Dinner Party

            Bloomer Crew Dinner Party

  • Life


        • Life

        • love
        • grow
        • learn
        • live
        • lake arrowhead
        • Favorites

          • The Weekly Report: Volume 1

            The Weekly Report: Volume 1


          • Our Love Story: Part 13

            Our Love Story: Part 13

  • Make


        • Make

        • celebrate
        • craft
        • nest
        • style
          • Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

            Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

          • Foraging Fresh Flowers + Greens

            Foraging Fresh Flowers + Greens

  • Contact

Little Miss Momma

grow

My Guy

February 21, 2013

picasion.com
{Kissing me goodbye before I left for this party}

This is my guy.
And at this very moment I am cozied up in a twin sized, red race car bed, leaning against a Thomas the Train pillow pet, while he wakes up in 9 minute intervals struggling to catch his breath and crying as he tells me, I need to rest Mommy, I need to rest.

Me: I know you do baby, I know you do. Just try your best. I’m sorry it hurts. Mommy will be by your side, always.

I have the monitor sitting to my right, waiting for the inevitable gurgling sounds of my sweet baby Sawyer throwing up his last feeding.

Wesley has the worst cough and cold of his life,
while Sawyer has a stomach virus.
And we’re going on 6 days now.
Siiiiix days.

I’m starting to see spots.
Getting delusional from lack of sleep.
I have the permanent stank of vomit and poo in my hair.
And although my sanity and patience is hanging on by a thread,
I can’t help but set aside my exhaustion in place of heartbreak.
Because nothing hurts a Momma heart more than feelings of helplessness.
I would take on their symptoms in a heartbeat if it meant their sweet bodies could get rest tonight.

But it doesn’t work that way.
So instead I’ll offer cuddles,
and words of comfort,
and cool wash cloths,
and fresh diapers.

And patience.
Lots of patience.

P.S. No one ever warns you how much harder it is to be a Momma of TWO sick kiddos at the same time. I’m having a heart attack even thinking of what this would be like with three…Praise to all you Momma’s nursing your sick little ones back to health.

02-DSC_0689

01-DSC_0684

 

To answer the two questions your asking in your mind right now…
1. No, I don’t have one bowed leg. Despite the story this photo is telling.
2. Yes, I am that short.

10-DSC_0700

28 Comments
Share
Ashley Stock

I'm Ashley. Sometimes I craft, occasionally I cook, everyday I write, and I'm always Momma. This is my blog. I keep it real while still seeing the rainbows and butterflies in all of life's lessons.

You May Also Like

I Want to Be Your Super Mom

May 22, 2011

What’s On Daddy’s Phone

April 3, 2011

You Are My Sunshine Video by Daddy

September 12, 2012
  • Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama
    February 21, 2013

    So sweet. You’re an amazing mama. Hang in there. Hoping everyone feels better soon.

    Reply
  • amanda
    February 21, 2013

    Oh praying for you all!! Our family was hit last month and it seemed to last forever. Praying for quick recovery and that momma doesn’t get it. xox

    Reply
  • Melanie (Daisy Girl)
    February 21, 2013

    My prayers to you.. You’re such a good momma.. <3

    Reply
  • Shaley Grant
    February 21, 2013

    Hope those sweet boys get better and their awesome mama gets some rest! I don’t have children yet, but I can only hope to be as great as you are!!! You truly inspire me and I wish everyone could read your blog…
    Much love, prayers always 🙂

    Reply
  • Jessi
    February 21, 2013

    These are such sweet photos – I love how he is peeking at the camera! I love being on the short side, but I would love to be even shorter, I love my heels so would love to feel short even when I’m wearing them.

    I hope your little ones recover soon, I’m sure all three of you need some rest!

    Reply
  • jamie-lynn doll
    February 21, 2013

    iam 5 foot nothing too!!! atleast, you look that tiny! i have a 15 month old son and by reading your blogs, i can tell we totally relate on how we are and feel with our lil boy…well, boy(S) for you…i wouldnt know how you do it! i freak out when my lil bean gets sick and call his doctor asap. i really really lack alot of patience. something i do need to work on forsure! so, HUGE HUGE props to you! hope you are getting some help from loved one and friends cause you need to take care of yourself too!! xoxo

    Reply
  • Rachel@A Little Bit of Ray
    February 21, 2013

    Call your doctor and ask about giving Wesley Children’s Benadryll and Kids Tylenol so he can sleep. When my daughter was a toddler my doctor advised this. We’d already given her some for an allergic reaction to peanuts (which she grew out of, thank goodness). You give the dose according to weight and no more. Maybe it could help. I know it’s a life saver when my three kids have colds. Praying your kids get well soon!

    Reply
  • Caroline
    February 21, 2013

    I sure know the feeling of having two sick kids at the same time, it’s not easy and it definitely takes a toll on you after a while, the lack of sleep and patience. My God bless you and your kiddos, hope they get better soon! =]

    Reply
  • sarahsom
    February 21, 2013

    hey ashley– i LOVE your blazer. do you mind sharing where it’s from? also, i hope your boys feel better soon. poor things 🙁

    Reply
  • Jenn M.
    February 21, 2013

    These photos are priceless. I am in the process of trying to survive a house full of sickies including myself! It’s terrible when littles are sick, breaks my heart 🙁

    Reply
  • Monica
    February 21, 2013

    You guys are so cute!! I do hope they get to feeling better soon! I hate it when my little guy gets sick.

    Reply
  • Lisa
    February 21, 2013

    It is so hard on Mama’s when those little ones are sick. Hang in there, and stay healthy yourself! It really stinks when Mama is sick, too.

    Reply
  • Andrea
    February 21, 2013

    I’m so sorry your sweeties are so sick! 🙁 I’ll include them in my prayers (and you too…heavens knows i would be frazzled). xoxo
    Andrea
    andreanjace.blogspot.com

    Reply
  • Lindsay Roberts
    February 21, 2013

    Hope they feel better SOON Ash! Hang in there momma!

    Reply
  • Jackie Campbell
    February 21, 2013

    Ashley, I’m 5’1 and my son is 4’10 and in the 6th grade. I can relate.

    Reply
  • Goldengirls59
    February 21, 2013

    Hang in there! Enjoy the cuddles now! Everything else can wait for now…

    Reply
  • misty
    February 21, 2013

    Poor babies. Its so sad when they are sick, it hurts my heart. Feel better little ones.

    Reply
  • katilda
    February 21, 2013

    1. Hope your childrens feel better soon! 2. My left leg does THAT EXACT THING in photos and it always throws me off, haha

    Reply
  • Heather
    February 22, 2013

    Aww, that is so sweet! And, you look great.

    Reply
  • Lis
    February 22, 2013

    I love the gif! I’m so sorry they are sick. I was in the ER with my son this week due to asthma. I would trade his suffering in a heartbeat!

    Reply
  • Karin - The F Girl
    February 22, 2013

    Aww, he’s adorable. I know how it is. We have had those weeks, in which all three of them were sick. It felt like a never ending domino effect, argh! I hope you’ll all feel better again soon. xx

    Reply
  • Sarah
    February 23, 2013

    Hang in there awesome momma! You and your babies are in my thoughts and prayers.
    You’re doing great.

    Reply
  • emily
    February 23, 2013

    Sorry your wee ones are sick, that is no fun 🙁
    On another thought (not to be heartless..) A Question: how did you make the .gif?

    Reply
  • Monkey
    February 26, 2013

    cutest post ever! I love this! xoxo Monkey!

    Reply
  • Stefanie
    February 26, 2013

    I hope they’re both feeling better!

    Reply
  • lucy at dear beautiful
    March 7, 2013

    Awww, as a mama dealing with two poorly bubbas for the first time, at this exact moment, I feel your pain. The helpless feeling is heartbreaking.
    I’m new to your blog I’ve just subscribed. I’m looking forward to reading more. X

    Reply
  • Natalie Barrios
    October 12, 2014

    this is impressive, free cartel coins with no endeavour

    Reply
  • HERVE LEGER
    March 21, 2020

    can be especially difficult to achieve with a knit because they’re all Herve Leger Bandage Dress going to be formed to the body.

    Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel Comment

Recipe Rating




Previous Post
3 Ways to Wear a White Button Up Shirt
Next Post
Friends Don’t Let Friends…
About Me

About Me

I'm Ashley. Sometimes blogger. Everyday oiler. Cozy homemaker. Milestones. Meltdowns. Life lessons of a momma-in-training.

Join the mailing list

Be the first to know about new posts + all the best deals!




Thank you for subscribing!


Wellness

Life

Make

Lake Arrowhead

Recent Posts

  • Best Books to Read (Depending on Your Mood) Pt. 2

    October 29, 2024
  • I almost cancelled this photoshoot…

    October 13, 2024
  • Favorite Fall Recipes

    October 7, 2024

Shop My Favorites

Follow Along With Me

…
  • Home
  • Wellness
  • Life
  • Make
  • About
  • Contact
  • Amazon
  • SHOP

Copyright 2020 Little Miss Momma Site Powered by Pix & Hue.