Aaaargh………… It was my son’s birthday yesterday and I forgot all about it! Yesterday was a public holiday and I had many guests over,seven siblings and their families. It was sort of get-together where I included a few close friends.
This is the first time I forget any of my kid’s birthday and I am feeling terrible about it. And it’s all because of my computer. When my kids were younger I hardly touched the computer as I was always too busy with them at home.
I even did this cross-stitch when the children were young to remind me the importance of my kids. It says - The best thing to spend on your children is time. Even though sewing is my passion, it took a back seat and the children has always been my priority.
Now that they are big and most of the times not at home, my laptop is my constant companion. I know I am spending too much time on it these days, surfing on the internet and blogging . It’s really addictive and I spent much of my extra time on it.
Frankly after the cooking, washing and cleaning a mom has really very little time for herself. My cousin asked how can I afford the time for the computer to which I answered - I steal it. She said she couldn’t steal time even if she wanted to. But then she’s one of the perfect moms whom I really admire. She is actually a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.
I think it is time I reflect back and take charge of my life and time. Probably I should draw a time-table and restrict myself at the internet. I must ensure that I also have quality time for myself and my better half before he starts rolling his eyes.
Happy Belated Birthday Muaz. We love you.
November 11th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Oh, finally I can open comments on your site!!! Maybe there is something with my PC. Some sites I can’t open.
Did you that clock? I embroider for some years after I was married. I like it, but I have never time for it. Sometimes I sew too but it’s not a thing I like to do. Only to have clothes that nobody has. But in the last years I don’t go out from the house only to buy something to eat so I don’t need beautiful or interesting clothes more.
November 13th, 2007 at 5:59 am
Yes Liudmila, I cross-stitched the clock. It is time consuming. So I prefer patchwork or applique.
November 14th, 2007 at 7:41 am
I don’t know how to do it, patchwork and I have sincerely not the fantasy to create something beautiful from my head. E-he-he….. I think, I’ll post a great cake recipe today, pass by,mmm…?
November 15th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
I feel the same way, I know I’m spending way too much on the computer, but I enjoy it. I went to bed last night though thinking how very little I had accomplished during the day, other than doing some laundry. My house looked terrible. So, this morning I worked hard sorting papers and going through everything in kitchen and family room. I feel much better. Oh, I did keep my laptop nearby!
November 15th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Ha..ha..You make me feel better, at least I am not alone. We live in a very small apartment so my laptop is just few steps away from kitchen. But I really felt terrible forgetting my own son’s birthday. We celebrated on Sunday and went out for Turkish kebabs. It’s yummy.
November 21st, 2007 at 2:00 pm
I think its not too late to wish happy belated birthday..
November 21st, 2007 at 2:53 pm
I think it matters alot as I have always remembered my kids birthdays on time. Espescially he is the quietest among them and may think I don’t care as much as I care for his siblings.