Wow. What a day, what a night. Today I spent about 6.5 hours in the car with both children. Post office, chiropractor, gas station, mall returns, emissions test on my car, stop at my mother in law's for a sandwich for the toddler (oops: I was the unprepared mama today), drive to my brother's house to drop of new baby items for Fiona, grocery store and work! Yes, I took both kiddos to work tonight too! I'm so exhausted. I got home and passed the torch to my husband, who put the kids to bed. Whew.
Looking forward to going to the zoo tomorrow with a friend and her kiddos, then coming home and getting to work! We're throwing a baby shower for two of our mommy friends on Friday, so I have a ton of cooking and baking to do. But I love it, as much work it's going to be, because it means I get to bless someone (two people) else; get to make their day just a little bit brighter.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
The newest member . . . and other thoughts
Yesterday I got to become an auntie again! My brother and his wife welcomed their first child, a little girl named Fiona. She is so beautiful, with her full head of dark hair. I am so loving my sweet niece! I can't wait to get to know her more!
This week has been extremely long, as we've had a doctor appointment for my youngest son every day except one, which we spent on the phone with the nurse. X-rays and specialist appointments also were in the mix. It's amazingly exhausting to drag an overly tired toddler and a baby in and out of the car and offices. I am hoping that we can solve his health issue soon and can get back to normal schedules of playdates and naptimes. We ALL need it.
I have extra work coming in this week, which should help with paying bills and such. I'm not looking forward to leaving the house the second my husband gets home every night this week, but the end of the month will bring a GREAT paycheck. I'm so thankful for my job and that I can bring in a few dollars for our family.
Have a great week!
This week has been extremely long, as we've had a doctor appointment for my youngest son every day except one, which we spent on the phone with the nurse. X-rays and specialist appointments also were in the mix. It's amazingly exhausting to drag an overly tired toddler and a baby in and out of the car and offices. I am hoping that we can solve his health issue soon and can get back to normal schedules of playdates and naptimes. We ALL need it.
I have extra work coming in this week, which should help with paying bills and such. I'm not looking forward to leaving the house the second my husband gets home every night this week, but the end of the month will bring a GREAT paycheck. I'm so thankful for my job and that I can bring in a few dollars for our family.
Have a great week!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Mumblings . . .
Just need a moment to complain. Reminisce about the good old days when I was younger (middle school area) and certain people were IT.
I struggle so much on the 4th of July, as that's not only the day we laid my mom's ashes in the garden, but the day that used to bring me so much joy. The day that summer was all about. Extended family, four generations celebrating on my favorite island, with the ocean view all around us and the activities never-ending. Now that my mom has passed on and the property we stayed on got sold, the feeling of being lost at sea weighs heavily on me as this date approaches, even more so on the actual day.
I mean, I know that there's fun to be had in other ways on this day, but I LOVED our routines, our traditions. Prepping food the day before. Participating in the race around the island with the locals, then hitting up the parade (either on the sidelines or in it!), enjoying a wonderful potluck of food with the extended family, beach time or football/volleyball/soccer, all to end with cars loaded up with excited cousins and blankets to watch the fireworks. What could be better? I loved how close everyone was, how we talked all day long, with everyone, and played with everyone.
Some days, I wish I could be 7 again. To be free to run around with no responsibility. To be oblivious to the family drama and to just have fun.
I think the hardest part is that I always wanted this routine for my own kids, but that won't be the case. It's a dream that I'm watching slowly drown year after year.
I hope you have a better 4th of July than I am.
I struggle so much on the 4th of July, as that's not only the day we laid my mom's ashes in the garden, but the day that used to bring me so much joy. The day that summer was all about. Extended family, four generations celebrating on my favorite island, with the ocean view all around us and the activities never-ending. Now that my mom has passed on and the property we stayed on got sold, the feeling of being lost at sea weighs heavily on me as this date approaches, even more so on the actual day.
I mean, I know that there's fun to be had in other ways on this day, but I LOVED our routines, our traditions. Prepping food the day before. Participating in the race around the island with the locals, then hitting up the parade (either on the sidelines or in it!), enjoying a wonderful potluck of food with the extended family, beach time or football/volleyball/soccer, all to end with cars loaded up with excited cousins and blankets to watch the fireworks. What could be better? I loved how close everyone was, how we talked all day long, with everyone, and played with everyone.
Some days, I wish I could be 7 again. To be free to run around with no responsibility. To be oblivious to the family drama and to just have fun.
I think the hardest part is that I always wanted this routine for my own kids, but that won't be the case. It's a dream that I'm watching slowly drown year after year.
I hope you have a better 4th of July than I am.
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