Two posts in two days? Guess I'm off the hook until March, huh?
Well, If I'm being honest, today has been "one of those days." My heart wasn't really in it. The older boys got up early early and then neither could settle down during nap/rest time. By dinnertime there had been no quiet moments in the last 12 hours. Add to that that Luke, who is always adventurous, was doing crazy things - trying to hammer a screw into the wall, unplugging the phone charger and swinging it around the house, dumping out the toys the second we got them picked up. Seth was whiny. Crazy whiny. To the point of, "Mooooommmmm, Luke's pretending to eat pizza soup." AND?? Anyway, my hour and a half on the couch with Max, reading, playing with kid books on my Nook, and finally snuggling with a blanket, was just the reminder I needed of why I do what I do. Wow, that's a hefty introduction to this post.
Things I never realized when I left the magical mystical world of being a government attorney to be a stay at home mom...
-My husband would no longer leave work, pick Seth up at daycare, run to the grocery store, and then cook dinner while I finished up "just one more thing" at work. Oddly, there was some expectation that *I* would figure out what to cook and (gasp) cook it.
-The cleaning fairy no longer showed up once a month to clean all the things I just didn't enjoy cleaning (aka everything). Again, strange expectation that *I* do this. Sensing a pattern?
-Dave's dress/work shirts no longer visit the dry cleaners and come home wrapped in plastic and ready to wear. Instead they accumulate in the "pretty" hamper in our closet until *I* wash them and then (double gasp) iron them. Again, it's really all about me, huh?
-There is no more daycare. Those days off from work where I would take Seth to daycare for a few hours, get all sorts of things accomplished, then pick him up and hang out, yeah - they no longer exist. Now I have a two or three man (boy) entourage for any errands I must run.
-How much time I would spend in the bathroom, watching other people do absolutely nothing whatsoever, but begging of them to please please please just "go."
-How many drinks could be poured into sippy cups - juice, milk, water, a very occasional lemonade.
-How many (fake) peanut butter and jelly sandwiches could be requested, prepared, and consumed. Or for that matter the number of options on which to make this sandwich - regular bread, thick bread, toast, skinny bread, tortilla, bagel, round crackers, rectangle crackers, even waffles.
-That I could watch the same Dsney movie over and over again and still get excited because it's so fun to watch the boys act it out along the way.
-That a kleenex-less mom with a sneezing child could fix the obvious problem by wiping the snot off with my own sleeve and then just rolling it up another roll.
-That there could be so many "ouchies" that would need kissed and that I would get to do all of that kissing.
-That all your priorities fly out the window when the sweetest 21 month old runs to you and wraps himself around your knees.
-That mornings are great times for cuddling a lovely almost 4 year old, and trading in fancy coffee and bagels isn't really a big deal when the trade off is Curious George and a fleece blanket.
-That after signing your own name nearly 100 times a day, seeing your five year old write his name like he's been doing it forever could nearly reduce me to tears.
Yes, today is the 4 year anniversary of hanging up the heels and hosiery and trading them in for jeans, comfy pants, and casual shoes. Usually at least one of those is covered in snot and/or food. It's not easy, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
11 Good Things from 2011
I have NO idea why I start posts and nearly finish them and just ignore them for weeks at a time. It is so cruel to my loyal readers mom and sister. So, weeks late...
I have heard a LOT of people commenting that they are glad to see 2011 go. So, I thought I would share some kind words about the year 2011. Following are 11 good things from 2011 - silly, serious, certainly random...
1. As mentioned in the last post, my picture a day album. Of course, it became more of a week by week album as there were just days that weren't photo worthy. But, still it's nearly a complete a book. It feels good to not be another year behind in scrapbooking.
2. My Nook. WHAT a great little toy. [Thanks, hubby.] I don't read nearly as much as I would like, but I do read more now that I have it. I can borrow a book from the library at 11 at night in my jammies. How much more convenient does it get?
3. Songs. I love the song "Do Everything" by Stephen Curtis Chapman. If you are a parent, you can relate immediately. Win-win, he made a silly little video that the boys love to watch, so they are entertained and I get a good reminder!
4. I participated in a Beth Moore Bible study this summer. I know some people love her. Others are not so enamored. I enjoyed the study. Something she said really stuck with me. God doesn't make all new things. He makes all things new. We have to remember enough of where/who we've been to appreciate where/who we've become.
5. Seth and kindergarten. He LOVES LOVES LOVES it. His teacher is fantastic. He is learning to read and I think that is terribly exciting. I love to read and so much want the boys to love it too.
6. Luke's new allergy doctor. I love that he works only with kids. He explains things in a way that just makes sense. He is up on the current research. Riley is an incredible place. Of course, it doesn't hurt that he gave us some potential good news relating to at least one of his allergies.
7. The iphone. I know - two technology references. But, it's really great. There are fun photography apps and some games and books for the kids. It's nice to have a little something to distract them with in a pinch.
8. Max is the perfect baby of the family. I'm not saying he's perfect. Although he is pretty awesome. But, he is perfect at being the baby of the family. Seth and Luke will settle in to watch a movie and he spends most of that movie running from one to the other and messing with them. He's also getting quite good at screaming in their faces when they take "his" toys.
9. This quote from the pastor at our church a few weeks ago - "God meets you where you are." Again, I've heard it time and time again, but I'm a person who thinks everything has to be in perfect order before I can start a project. As a result I spend a lot of time preparing things and not much time doing things. I think I just needed to be reminded that God doesn't expect me to be in a certain place to spend time with Him. Just do it. No prep work needed, so to speak.
10. "My" word - commit. It really was a neat concept, having one word to make you stick with something and strive for some things. 2012's word to come...
11. My husband. This is not unique to 2011, of course! I kept asking him to contribute a couple of 'good' things from 2011. Let's just say he's not been very serious about his responses. But, I'm incredibly thankful for him - for working hard to provide for his family, for being a loving dad to his boys, and for supporting whatever insane idea I have this week.
Alright, now that it's almost February, time to move on to 2012!
I have heard a LOT of people commenting that they are glad to see 2011 go. So, I thought I would share some kind words about the year 2011. Following are 11 good things from 2011 - silly, serious, certainly random...
1. As mentioned in the last post, my picture a day album. Of course, it became more of a week by week album as there were just days that weren't photo worthy. But, still it's nearly a complete a book. It feels good to not be another year behind in scrapbooking.
2. My Nook. WHAT a great little toy. [Thanks, hubby.] I don't read nearly as much as I would like, but I do read more now that I have it. I can borrow a book from the library at 11 at night in my jammies. How much more convenient does it get?
3. Songs. I love the song "Do Everything" by Stephen Curtis Chapman. If you are a parent, you can relate immediately. Win-win, he made a silly little video that the boys love to watch, so they are entertained and I get a good reminder!
4. I participated in a Beth Moore Bible study this summer. I know some people love her. Others are not so enamored. I enjoyed the study. Something she said really stuck with me. God doesn't make all new things. He makes all things new. We have to remember enough of where/who we've been to appreciate where/who we've become.
5. Seth and kindergarten. He LOVES LOVES LOVES it. His teacher is fantastic. He is learning to read and I think that is terribly exciting. I love to read and so much want the boys to love it too.
6. Luke's new allergy doctor. I love that he works only with kids. He explains things in a way that just makes sense. He is up on the current research. Riley is an incredible place. Of course, it doesn't hurt that he gave us some potential good news relating to at least one of his allergies.
7. The iphone. I know - two technology references. But, it's really great. There are fun photography apps and some games and books for the kids. It's nice to have a little something to distract them with in a pinch.
8. Max is the perfect baby of the family. I'm not saying he's perfect. Although he is pretty awesome. But, he is perfect at being the baby of the family. Seth and Luke will settle in to watch a movie and he spends most of that movie running from one to the other and messing with them. He's also getting quite good at screaming in their faces when they take "his" toys.
9. This quote from the pastor at our church a few weeks ago - "God meets you where you are." Again, I've heard it time and time again, but I'm a person who thinks everything has to be in perfect order before I can start a project. As a result I spend a lot of time preparing things and not much time doing things. I think I just needed to be reminded that God doesn't expect me to be in a certain place to spend time with Him. Just do it. No prep work needed, so to speak.
10. "My" word - commit. It really was a neat concept, having one word to make you stick with something and strive for some things. 2012's word to come...
11. My husband. This is not unique to 2011, of course! I kept asking him to contribute a couple of 'good' things from 2011. Let's just say he's not been very serious about his responses. But, I'm incredibly thankful for him - for working hard to provide for his family, for being a loving dad to his boys, and for supporting whatever insane idea I have this week.
Alright, now that it's almost February, time to move on to 2012!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Top 10 reasons it's fun to lose power on one of the coldest days of the year...
1. Hubby must have coffee and knows not to come home (from taking Seth to school) with only one cup of Starbucks.
2. No one questions the decision to lazily sit on the couch wrapped in a double fleece blanket.
3. It's too cold for meat to thaw = pizza for dinner!
4. Vacation day at the 'rents when it becomes too unbearably cold.
5. Cold babies need extra cuddles.
6. Fire in the fireplace smells good.
7. An afternoon trip to Target when its 20 degrees out seems less insane when you have no heat in your house.
8. I can't possibly take the clothes out of the dryer. Do you know how cold the air is that blows through the vent?
9. Get to look like a deer in headlights when your 5 year old asks, "What's a transformer?" [For the record, I did know enough to tell him they were not talking about Bumblebee.]
10. It's always good to test out your supply of flashlights and candles. Although in the future I would suggest doing so before you are lying in bed in the dark having a mental argument with yourself about not wanting to get up and suddenly hear all electrical powered items in your home go silent.
2. No one questions the decision to lazily sit on the couch wrapped in a double fleece blanket.
3. It's too cold for meat to thaw = pizza for dinner!
4. Vacation day at the 'rents when it becomes too unbearably cold.
5. Cold babies need extra cuddles.
6. Fire in the fireplace smells good.
7. An afternoon trip to Target when its 20 degrees out seems less insane when you have no heat in your house.
8. I can't possibly take the clothes out of the dryer. Do you know how cold the air is that blows through the vent?
9. Get to look like a deer in headlights when your 5 year old asks, "What's a transformer?" [For the record, I did know enough to tell him they were not talking about Bumblebee.]
10. It's always good to test out your supply of flashlights and candles. Although in the future I would suggest doing so before you are lying in bed in the dark having a mental argument with yourself about not wanting to get up and suddenly hear all electrical powered items in your home go silent.
Friday, December 30, 2011
One little word, revisited...
Some of you may remember that I chose one word for 2011. A word to inspire me and shape my year. I talked about my word, commit, here. Well, seems it might be time for a little review. To what did I want to commit? [in no particular order]
One, to my picture a day scrapbook. I am happy to report that I am still taking lots of pictures and mostly keeping up. I am working on November this afternoon and hopefully can move on to December this evening. 2011 required two books! This year was a good start, but I can see ways which I could improve. For starters, I went ahead and bought the actual kit for next year. I thought it wasn't necessary, and it's certainly not, but it will be MUCH easier to just use the kit - the journal cards and filler papers are already cut to the correct sizes so I won't need my paper cutter or adhesives for much of anything. I have a small tote with all of my extra supplies - markers, embellishments, etc. And best of all, the boys love to look through it already.
Another, to walk a half marathon. We (my sister and I) did it!! We completed the Indianapolis Womens' Half in September and are registered for the 500 Festival Mini in May. I have wanted to do the 500 mini for a long time but I kept having babies. So, I'm super excited for that! Plus, I definitely stick with a program better if I have that extra motiviation of an upcoming event.
A third, church. I am helping with one of the classes - girls, a little older than Seth. I really wanted the boys to know me in this role - not as their teacher but as someone who is involved at church. We taught for so long, but not since Seth was old enough to know/remember. It was really bothering me that Seth only knows me as a fairly uninvolved church attender, not a teacher/helper/doer. I also joined the MOPS group at our church and that has really helped. At least I recognize other moms as we all pick up our kiddos.
Finally, my kids. I know this is the most important and likely the one area I will never feel like I can commit enough. I am reaching the conclusion that it will just never feel like enough. When you really think about how blessed we are to have these three beautiful little boys to love on, care for, train up, etc. it's just overwhelming.
I am currently in search of my 2012 One Little Word. I'm tossing around some ideas, but I need to find that one word that will sum it all up. And you, do you have a word for the year?
One, to my picture a day scrapbook. I am happy to report that I am still taking lots of pictures and mostly keeping up. I am working on November this afternoon and hopefully can move on to December this evening. 2011 required two books! This year was a good start, but I can see ways which I could improve. For starters, I went ahead and bought the actual kit for next year. I thought it wasn't necessary, and it's certainly not, but it will be MUCH easier to just use the kit - the journal cards and filler papers are already cut to the correct sizes so I won't need my paper cutter or adhesives for much of anything. I have a small tote with all of my extra supplies - markers, embellishments, etc. And best of all, the boys love to look through it already.
Another, to walk a half marathon. We (my sister and I) did it!! We completed the Indianapolis Womens' Half in September and are registered for the 500 Festival Mini in May. I have wanted to do the 500 mini for a long time but I kept having babies. So, I'm super excited for that! Plus, I definitely stick with a program better if I have that extra motiviation of an upcoming event.
A third, church. I am helping with one of the classes - girls, a little older than Seth. I really wanted the boys to know me in this role - not as their teacher but as someone who is involved at church. We taught for so long, but not since Seth was old enough to know/remember. It was really bothering me that Seth only knows me as a fairly uninvolved church attender, not a teacher/helper/doer. I also joined the MOPS group at our church and that has really helped. At least I recognize other moms as we all pick up our kiddos.
Finally, my kids. I know this is the most important and likely the one area I will never feel like I can commit enough. I am reaching the conclusion that it will just never feel like enough. When you really think about how blessed we are to have these three beautiful little boys to love on, care for, train up, etc. it's just overwhelming.
I am currently in search of my 2012 One Little Word. I'm tossing around some ideas, but I need to find that one word that will sum it all up. And you, do you have a word for the year?
Monday, November 21, 2011
Business as usual
Or not so much. I mentioned recently that I was starting a cute, tiny small business. I made a couple of wreaths this last year for family decorations. Turns out, some people thought they were cute. So, I've decided to try to sell some on Etsy. I haven't sold any yet, but I just recently started listing them. So, hope on over to my Etsy shop and give it a look: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NotYourMamasWreath. And if you're on facebook, search "NotYourMamasWreath" and like my page. That's all the begging I'll do. For today.
It's been fun (and yes, that probably makes me odd) to shop around for all of the supplies (primarily online) and price things out and figure out what it all costs me and the best way to get the supplies and how many supplies to get and create some spreadsheets and all that good stuff.
However, I think David is super excited that we're having everyone here for Thanksgiving so that I am forced to take totes of wreaths and huge bags of balloons up the stairs to the office and out of the corner of the kitchen! I do think though that he is "commissioning a few pieces" as Christmas gifts so I hope he knows the kitchen corner is only getting a temporary reprieve!
It's been fun (and yes, that probably makes me odd) to shop around for all of the supplies (primarily online) and price things out and figure out what it all costs me and the best way to get the supplies and how many supplies to get and create some spreadsheets and all that good stuff.
However, I think David is super excited that we're having everyone here for Thanksgiving so that I am forced to take totes of wreaths and huge bags of balloons up the stairs to the office and out of the corner of the kitchen! I do think though that he is "commissioning a few pieces" as Christmas gifts so I hope he knows the kitchen corner is only getting a temporary reprieve!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
24 hours...
I once had someone (who was not a mom) ask me what I could possibly do all day with no job. So, I think I'll share a recent 24 hour period. Of course, this isn't the norm. But then again, there really isn't a norm. Sure, there's often a routine and certain things that need to happen at certain times, but flexibility might be the key to being a stay at home mom. So, here goes.
Friday
noon - finish cleaning Max's room - vacuum, mostly w/Max standing at his crib (outside of his crib), sucking his thumb holding onto the wrinkle in the sheet through the slats of the crib OR hanging onto my legs OR attempting to vacuum with the ball popper
12:30 - pack diaper bag with items to amuse Luke and Max; load up cake pops to take to bake sale at school; run thru drive thru and grab food for everyone; eat sandwich in car
1:00 - arrive at school; take bake sale items to bake sale person; set boys up with lunch (and attempt to convince Luke that it's a game to keep all the crumbs in one area); attempt to help with some set-up of chili supper for later in the day; talk with Seth's teacher and her assistant; attempt to keep Luke out of the class (Seth's) that is playing with playdoh in the gym/cafeteria area.
2:40 - leave school having accomplished very little; bring all three boys home; pick out clothes for the boys for the chili supper; put a very tired Max and Luke (who had been up since 5:40) in bed; let Seth stay up but negotiate a deal where he must help me pick up before he eats his leftover treat from lunch
3:15 - continue to remind Seth he's picking up, not playing; help him pick up toys just to have it done; clean up the kitchen, again (we finished making the bake sale cake pops at 11:51 Thursday night so it was still a bit of a mess); talk to my sister for a few minutes
4:45 - do happy dance when hubby comes home with bogo Starbucks; chat with him for a few minutes while Seth tries to simultaneously share all about his day; change clothes, touch up make-up, brush teeth; try to help Dave calm Luke who woke up screaming (he does this a lot); let my dad in and suggest he lay low while Dave dresses the boys so they can all come to chili supper together (mom was out of town)
5:20 - leave for chili supper (solo, thus driving the truck); nearly take a header out of truck upon arrival at school; work the PTF dues table (not nearly as painful as the other committee members had assured me it would be); greet my only family who flits by me to their table in the back
6:00 - chili supper starts
6:30 - Dad hangs out at the table with the boys; Dave is nearly next in line for food so I sneak away from table where I'm working and help him carry food for the boys to the table; finish up at my table; get myself food; try to corral kids for way too long; kiss everyone goodbye and stay to help clean up
8:45 - figure out that I'm not much help with clean up and leave; get home, help Dave finish up baths and dress boys for bed
9:15 - sit down - such a life of leisure! ha ha; realize the boys' jerseys aren't clean for their games in the morning (oops), thus, start more laundry; make Thanksgiving menu, weekly menu, grocery list, look for coupons (all w/Dave's help); get jerseys into dryer
Saturday
12:15am - collapse into bed, realizing that the contact solution that takes 6 hours to neutralize is probably not an option tonight
5:55 - wake up to two oldest boys waking each other up; sleepily beg them to stop fighting, whining, picking at each other SO early in the day; turn on television to buy a few more minutes of quiet; finally convince myself to get up and get ready
7:30 - breakfast for Seth and Luke; get jerseys out of dryer; pack diaper bag and Max's breakfast for the games; encourage/beg boys to get ready for games
8:15 - get sleepy Max up and dress him; load everyone up and drive to the games
9:00 - Seth and Luke both have practice then games, both starting at 9; Dave is co-coaching Luke's team so Max and I are outside with Seth the whole time; 45 degrees is REALLY cold when there is no sunshine and you're 18 months old and eating your dry cereal trumps the wearing of gloves/mittens
10:15 - Luke and Dave join us for Seth's trophy "ceremony;" I breathe a sigh of relief that flag football is done, at least for the time being; drive home and get grocery list, which of course, I forgot because every week I forget something (does it count that I packed a diaper bag for two kiddos, breakfast for Max, my purse and my camera, a hat for Max, and gloves and a hat for Seth?); potty breaks/diaper changes for all; load everyone into car again
11:00 - head to grocery store - all 5 of us (yes, all 5 of us the Saturday before Thanksgiving!); rip the list in half, as well as the kiddos - oh wait, just kidding! Although that also involved a strategy meeting: "Max and Luke both must ride in the cart. Thus, one person cannot take both Max and Luke and also get groceries. Who do you want? And who gets Seth?" Let's just say I took the one who partway through was sucking his thumb with his head nearly leaned on the side of the cart. Dave took the other two. And perhaps won't do it again anytime soon (don't I say that everytime??)
And that concludes our 24 hours together, well, technically 25 because we didn't finish at the store until about 1. Hope no one asks me the "what do you DO all day" question for awhile.
Friday
noon - finish cleaning Max's room - vacuum, mostly w/Max standing at his crib (outside of his crib), sucking his thumb holding onto the wrinkle in the sheet through the slats of the crib OR hanging onto my legs OR attempting to vacuum with the ball popper
12:30 - pack diaper bag with items to amuse Luke and Max; load up cake pops to take to bake sale at school; run thru drive thru and grab food for everyone; eat sandwich in car
1:00 - arrive at school; take bake sale items to bake sale person; set boys up with lunch (and attempt to convince Luke that it's a game to keep all the crumbs in one area); attempt to help with some set-up of chili supper for later in the day; talk with Seth's teacher and her assistant; attempt to keep Luke out of the class (Seth's) that is playing with playdoh in the gym/cafeteria area.
2:40 - leave school having accomplished very little; bring all three boys home; pick out clothes for the boys for the chili supper; put a very tired Max and Luke (who had been up since 5:40) in bed; let Seth stay up but negotiate a deal where he must help me pick up before he eats his leftover treat from lunch
3:15 - continue to remind Seth he's picking up, not playing; help him pick up toys just to have it done; clean up the kitchen, again (we finished making the bake sale cake pops at 11:51 Thursday night so it was still a bit of a mess); talk to my sister for a few minutes
4:45 - do happy dance when hubby comes home with bogo Starbucks; chat with him for a few minutes while Seth tries to simultaneously share all about his day; change clothes, touch up make-up, brush teeth; try to help Dave calm Luke who woke up screaming (he does this a lot); let my dad in and suggest he lay low while Dave dresses the boys so they can all come to chili supper together (mom was out of town)
5:20 - leave for chili supper (solo, thus driving the truck); nearly take a header out of truck upon arrival at school; work the PTF dues table (not nearly as painful as the other committee members had assured me it would be); greet my only family who flits by me to their table in the back
6:00 - chili supper starts
6:30 - Dad hangs out at the table with the boys; Dave is nearly next in line for food so I sneak away from table where I'm working and help him carry food for the boys to the table; finish up at my table; get myself food; try to corral kids for way too long; kiss everyone goodbye and stay to help clean up
8:45 - figure out that I'm not much help with clean up and leave; get home, help Dave finish up baths and dress boys for bed
9:15 - sit down - such a life of leisure! ha ha; realize the boys' jerseys aren't clean for their games in the morning (oops), thus, start more laundry; make Thanksgiving menu, weekly menu, grocery list, look for coupons (all w/Dave's help); get jerseys into dryer
Saturday
12:15am - collapse into bed, realizing that the contact solution that takes 6 hours to neutralize is probably not an option tonight
5:55 - wake up to two oldest boys waking each other up; sleepily beg them to stop fighting, whining, picking at each other SO early in the day; turn on television to buy a few more minutes of quiet; finally convince myself to get up and get ready
7:30 - breakfast for Seth and Luke; get jerseys out of dryer; pack diaper bag and Max's breakfast for the games; encourage/beg boys to get ready for games
8:15 - get sleepy Max up and dress him; load everyone up and drive to the games
9:00 - Seth and Luke both have practice then games, both starting at 9; Dave is co-coaching Luke's team so Max and I are outside with Seth the whole time; 45 degrees is REALLY cold when there is no sunshine and you're 18 months old and eating your dry cereal trumps the wearing of gloves/mittens
10:15 - Luke and Dave join us for Seth's trophy "ceremony;" I breathe a sigh of relief that flag football is done, at least for the time being; drive home and get grocery list, which of course, I forgot because every week I forget something (does it count that I packed a diaper bag for two kiddos, breakfast for Max, my purse and my camera, a hat for Max, and gloves and a hat for Seth?); potty breaks/diaper changes for all; load everyone into car again
11:00 - head to grocery store - all 5 of us (yes, all 5 of us the Saturday before Thanksgiving!); rip the list in half, as well as the kiddos - oh wait, just kidding! Although that also involved a strategy meeting: "Max and Luke both must ride in the cart. Thus, one person cannot take both Max and Luke and also get groceries. Who do you want? And who gets Seth?" Let's just say I took the one who partway through was sucking his thumb with his head nearly leaned on the side of the cart. Dave took the other two. And perhaps won't do it again anytime soon (don't I say that everytime??)
And that concludes our 24 hours together, well, technically 25 because we didn't finish at the store until about 1. Hope no one asks me the "what do you DO all day" question for awhile.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Record...
Wow. Two blog posts in October. I think that might be a record. A record of my patheticness. I'm not too sure what happened. Life, I guess. Let me attempt to make some excuses.
Dave is working a lot. A lot a lot. It's great that he's busy. It's tough to complain as I don't contribute whatsoever to the family income. Just the opposite, in fact. ["David honey, we need this. David honey, I need that."] But, the boys are harder to manage when they are missing Daddy. I am harder to be around when my helper in the evening isn't home to be helpful. Then the things that I do while we're tag teaming in the evening still have to get done, only after the boys are in bed instead of before.
Then, I am attempting to start a very teensy tiny business. I am trying to avoid the urge right here to call it silly. It's just for fun. And, I guess, somewhat to have something that I can call "my own." I always thought moms were a little goofy when they said that, but I'm starting to understand what they mean. Just something that is mine. Something to be proud of (hopefully). Something totally independent of the rest of my world. But, in doing so, there's lots of researching - prices, quantities, buy here or order online; set up a tiny shop online; find time to make a few of the products; figure out pricing; etc. Watch for more info regarding my cute little adventure in the days to come.
And I really desire to be involved at the boys' school. Welll, right now it's just Seth's school, but at this point, it is our plan for it to be all the boys' school one day. It's not easy to be involved with two younger kiddos at home, so right now I'm on a committee that is meeting once every couple of weeks to get some events planned for the year. It's fun and it's nice to be involved and be with other parents. But, it means throwing together a dinner and running out the door some nights. One night I heard Dave turn the key in the lock and I picked up my stuff and we passed with a hello/goodbye kiss at the door.
Nevermind that our boys are young boys. It's been awhile since I've devoted a post to each of them so I'll work on that in the next few weeks. But, let's just say that a lot of work goes into parenting a 5, 3, and 1 year old. And I'm pretty sure I'm not doing something (or many somethings) right. For one minor thing, my boys seem to think that 5:45 is a perfectly fine time to get up for the day. Even though there is no need for them to be up before 7:00am. I am dreading daylight savings time tonight, when their little internal clocks don't have a button to reset and I hear them waking each other at 4:45 in the morning. Maybe I should go to bed now?
Not sure whether this turned out to be a list of excuses or just a list of upcoming posts or a bunch of whining. Either way, I'm still here, just a little overwhelmed by life at times (and I KNOW those of you with older kiddos are probably laughing at how my life is so calm compared to yours). But, it feels good to share anyway!
***On a side note, I started this post a few days ago and when I signed back in to edit today I noticed I have about 10 unpublished posts that I thought I would go back and edit. So, there may be a lot of posts over the next few days as I clean up my old posts. Or I might just delete them - if they weren't worthy of posting the first time...
Dave is working a lot. A lot a lot. It's great that he's busy. It's tough to complain as I don't contribute whatsoever to the family income. Just the opposite, in fact. ["David honey, we need this. David honey, I need that."] But, the boys are harder to manage when they are missing Daddy. I am harder to be around when my helper in the evening isn't home to be helpful. Then the things that I do while we're tag teaming in the evening still have to get done, only after the boys are in bed instead of before.
Then, I am attempting to start a very teensy tiny business. I am trying to avoid the urge right here to call it silly. It's just for fun. And, I guess, somewhat to have something that I can call "my own." I always thought moms were a little goofy when they said that, but I'm starting to understand what they mean. Just something that is mine. Something to be proud of (hopefully). Something totally independent of the rest of my world. But, in doing so, there's lots of researching - prices, quantities, buy here or order online; set up a tiny shop online; find time to make a few of the products; figure out pricing; etc. Watch for more info regarding my cute little adventure in the days to come.
And I really desire to be involved at the boys' school. Welll, right now it's just Seth's school, but at this point, it is our plan for it to be all the boys' school one day. It's not easy to be involved with two younger kiddos at home, so right now I'm on a committee that is meeting once every couple of weeks to get some events planned for the year. It's fun and it's nice to be involved and be with other parents. But, it means throwing together a dinner and running out the door some nights. One night I heard Dave turn the key in the lock and I picked up my stuff and we passed with a hello/goodbye kiss at the door.
Nevermind that our boys are young boys. It's been awhile since I've devoted a post to each of them so I'll work on that in the next few weeks. But, let's just say that a lot of work goes into parenting a 5, 3, and 1 year old. And I'm pretty sure I'm not doing something (or many somethings) right. For one minor thing, my boys seem to think that 5:45 is a perfectly fine time to get up for the day. Even though there is no need for them to be up before 7:00am. I am dreading daylight savings time tonight, when their little internal clocks don't have a button to reset and I hear them waking each other at 4:45 in the morning. Maybe I should go to bed now?
Not sure whether this turned out to be a list of excuses or just a list of upcoming posts or a bunch of whining. Either way, I'm still here, just a little overwhelmed by life at times (and I KNOW those of you with older kiddos are probably laughing at how my life is so calm compared to yours). But, it feels good to share anyway!
***On a side note, I started this post a few days ago and when I signed back in to edit today I noticed I have about 10 unpublished posts that I thought I would go back and edit. So, there may be a lot of posts over the next few days as I clean up my old posts. Or I might just delete them - if they weren't worthy of posting the first time...
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