Daylight savings robbed me of an hour this week and it completely showed in my Mommaness. This week I was a bad Momma. I was short tempered, cranky and yelled more than I'd like to admit. It's a good thing I don't strive to be perfect otherwise I'd probably be in a corner somewhere.
My kids, eh, they were barely affected by the time change but between waking every 3-4 hours with Miss Lady and that loss of an hour it took me until Friday to get my bearings, even with coffee. It makes me angry and sad with myself that I let something like the loss of an hour affect me like that but what's done is done and I just have to move on with it.
Now it's the weekend and we've got great things planned. Like dinner with my sisters and their families, poker for the hubz with his brother and friends and some QT time with my sisters-in-laws. I refuse to let the bad week put me in a bad place so I'm focusing on the good that did happen and that's that my kids now I love them and they're still a live.
Happy weekend.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
4 Months - Baby Girl
I wish I could understand how you're already 4 months! Everyday is a new adventure. You're so very different from your brother at this age which I guess is to be expected since you are two totally different little people. You're growing and changing every day and just like with your brother I stand in awe.
You absolutely love tummy time and have been sleeping on your belly since you were about 2 months old. You hat to be on your back, even when you're getting your diaper changed, unless someone is talking to you. Oh my word how you love o be talks to. You're guaranteed to smile if someone is talking to you.
You just recently discovered your tongue and your always sticking it out. It's so cute because it's so little. I suspect part of the reason for the sudden tongue sticking out is because you may be starting teeth, although if you're anything like your brother it'll be a while before teeth finally make an appearance.
You have your 4 month appointment tomorrow and I can't wait to see how much you've grown from two months ago, I know I'd a lot! It'll be interesting to see how you compare to your brother at this age. I can already tell you're not as long as he was but it's hard to say with the weight. The way you eat I wouldn't be surprised if you're bigger than he was but I'm hopeful it'll all even out in the end, I'd rather you have Daddy's family height than mine it makes it much easier buying clothes.
Baby girl these last four months have just flown by and while I would never wish any of this time away I can't wait to see what the next months hold for you, I do hope one of your developments is going to bed easier!
Momma loves you sweet girl!
You absolutely love tummy time and have been sleeping on your belly since you were about 2 months old. You hat to be on your back, even when you're getting your diaper changed, unless someone is talking to you. Oh my word how you love o be talks to. You're guaranteed to smile if someone is talking to you.
You just recently discovered your tongue and your always sticking it out. It's so cute because it's so little. I suspect part of the reason for the sudden tongue sticking out is because you may be starting teeth, although if you're anything like your brother it'll be a while before teeth finally make an appearance.
You have your 4 month appointment tomorrow and I can't wait to see how much you've grown from two months ago, I know I'd a lot! It'll be interesting to see how you compare to your brother at this age. I can already tell you're not as long as he was but it's hard to say with the weight. The way you eat I wouldn't be surprised if you're bigger than he was but I'm hopeful it'll all even out in the end, I'd rather you have Daddy's family height than mine it makes it much easier buying clothes.
Baby girl these last four months have just flown by and while I would never wish any of this time away I can't wait to see what the next months hold for you, I do hope one of your developments is going to bed easier!
Momma loves you sweet girl!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Two and half
I think I blinked! That's what I think every time I look at the Bean. I mean that's really the only explanation I can come up with for why he's already 2.5 years old. To me it defy's reason that this little person that we wished and prayed for and then who grew inside of me for 8.5 months is now this walking, talking, riot of a little boy. Always moving, always talking never still except for when he's sleeping.
He knows all his letters, can count to 12 and is starting to recognize sight words. Of course I can't take all the credit, heck I can barely take half of the credit. He's super smart and has a GREAT daycare provider, so glad she's part of our village, who works with him during the week. The things he knows changes every day and sometimes it makes me stop, I'm just in such awe of this little man that came from me.
I worried when when we found out we were expecting baby girl about how he would adjust but there really wasn't any reason to. He's such a laid back kid that he kind of just went with the flow, like welcoming this new little person was no big deal. Not to mention how much he loves her. He asks for her first thing in the morning and always wants to know if she's okay when she's crying. However, he also thinks she's his own personal pillow and loves to share her baby seats, you can probably imagine how well that works out.
At 2.5 we've started tackling the headache that is potty training, and really headache is an understatement. I know that it will come in time but since Momma is not the most patient I wish it would come faster than it is. Some days all I want to do is sit in a corner and drink wine I'm so frustrated by the slowness of this whole process but I know that just like everything else he'll catch on, everyday is better than the last so I'm confident we'll be done with diapers before he turns 3.
I can't help but wonder what the next 6 months bring and we slowly inch closer to him starting school, which just the though brings tears to my eyes. It's all part of being a Momma though, isn't it? Watching your babies grow and changing, helping to shape the person they'll become but knowing that in the end their story is theirs to tell and we're simply just the narrator. I love narrating his story and can't wait to see what the rest of his story will be!
Happy Half-Birthday sweet boy! I love you forever & always.
He knows all his letters, can count to 12 and is starting to recognize sight words. Of course I can't take all the credit, heck I can barely take half of the credit. He's super smart and has a GREAT daycare provider, so glad she's part of our village, who works with him during the week. The things he knows changes every day and sometimes it makes me stop, I'm just in such awe of this little man that came from me.
I worried when when we found out we were expecting baby girl about how he would adjust but there really wasn't any reason to. He's such a laid back kid that he kind of just went with the flow, like welcoming this new little person was no big deal. Not to mention how much he loves her. He asks for her first thing in the morning and always wants to know if she's okay when she's crying. However, he also thinks she's his own personal pillow and loves to share her baby seats, you can probably imagine how well that works out.
At 2.5 we've started tackling the headache that is potty training, and really headache is an understatement. I know that it will come in time but since Momma is not the most patient I wish it would come faster than it is. Some days all I want to do is sit in a corner and drink wine I'm so frustrated by the slowness of this whole process but I know that just like everything else he'll catch on, everyday is better than the last so I'm confident we'll be done with diapers before he turns 3.
I can't help but wonder what the next 6 months bring and we slowly inch closer to him starting school, which just the though brings tears to my eyes. It's all part of being a Momma though, isn't it? Watching your babies grow and changing, helping to shape the person they'll become but knowing that in the end their story is theirs to tell and we're simply just the narrator. I love narrating his story and can't wait to see what the rest of his story will be!
Happy Half-Birthday sweet boy! I love you forever & always.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Treading Water
I've been back to work for 3 weeks, really almost 4 at this point, and I feel like I'm barely treading water. This mothering of two wee ones and a teenager ain't no joke. And if we're really being honest, which I am, I feel like I'm barely making it work. I'm up between 345 and 430, Monday thru Friday and lucky to be in bed by 930, assuming little miss is cooperating. From the time I wake up until the time I lay down it's pretty much go, go, go and someone's always needing something..ALWAYS! I barely have time to use the bathroom let alone take a breath.
Oh so now let's add into this madness the fact that I may or may not be losing 4 days a month from my paycheck, thanks for that Congress, and the stress factor up in here is just about to boil over. Which is why when I woke up with a migraine on Tuesday I wasn't all that suprised, I actually had been expecting it. So now I do what I do best, adjust and get on with it. I'm not sure what I thought mothering two wee ones was going to be like, easy not so much but maybe not quite so overwhelming but hey with barely a minute to breathe I don't have much time to wallow in it.
On the days when it becomes to much I'm going to remember something I just read from one of my favorite blogs, Enjoying the Small Things. The Momma, Kelle Hampton, was talking about her tranistion from two to three kids, she just had the cutest little boy to add to her beautiful family, and she said "Life does not lend itself to smooth transitions." It's like God knew I need something to remind me that we do the best we can and that's what I'm doing, even if some days I don't feel like it.
And just to keep it all in prespective these two just need me to love them. Everything else will fall into place, won't it?
I love them.
Oh so now let's add into this madness the fact that I may or may not be losing 4 days a month from my paycheck, thanks for that Congress, and the stress factor up in here is just about to boil over. Which is why when I woke up with a migraine on Tuesday I wasn't all that suprised, I actually had been expecting it. So now I do what I do best, adjust and get on with it. I'm not sure what I thought mothering two wee ones was going to be like, easy not so much but maybe not quite so overwhelming but hey with barely a minute to breathe I don't have much time to wallow in it.
On the days when it becomes to much I'm going to remember something I just read from one of my favorite blogs, Enjoying the Small Things. The Momma, Kelle Hampton, was talking about her tranistion from two to three kids, she just had the cutest little boy to add to her beautiful family, and she said "Life does not lend itself to smooth transitions." It's like God knew I need something to remind me that we do the best we can and that's what I'm doing, even if some days I don't feel like it.
And just to keep it all in prespective these two just need me to love them. Everything else will fall into place, won't it?
Thursday, February 14, 2013
3 Months - Baby Girl
Sweet Dumpling,
Oh sweet baby girl, where is the time getting so fast. You're already 3 months old. It seems fitting that today, Valentine's Day, is your 3 month birthday because it's a day we celebrate those we love and baby girl I love you more than words. You're growing and changing so quickly that some days I'm afraid I'll blink and miss this first year because I know how fast it goes. While I would never say that I long to be a stay at home Momma I do sometimes wish that there was a way for me to have more time with you than just the few hours in the evening and on weekends but I'm trying to remember that the time we do get is about quality and not quantity. You'll understand when you're a Momma one day.
This last month has been a month of new things for you. You started daycare and are still adjusting. You're not napping which means you're so tired when we get home. You're taking a bottle better than you were before starting daycare and I think that's because you realize that if you want to eat you have no choice. You're putting on weight like it's your job and really it kind of is. I can't wait to see how much you weigh when we go for your 4 month appointment next month. When I weighed you last, at about 2 1/2 months, you were already 14.7 pounds. You're my little chunky monkey and I love it! Your brother still adores you but I imagine it's only a matter of time before that changes, although I hope it never does.
Another month in the book that is your life sweet girl. I can't believe it. You keep growing and I'll keep loving you!
Forever & Always,
Momma
Oh sweet baby girl, where is the time getting so fast. You're already 3 months old. It seems fitting that today, Valentine's Day, is your 3 month birthday because it's a day we celebrate those we love and baby girl I love you more than words. You're growing and changing so quickly that some days I'm afraid I'll blink and miss this first year because I know how fast it goes. While I would never say that I long to be a stay at home Momma I do sometimes wish that there was a way for me to have more time with you than just the few hours in the evening and on weekends but I'm trying to remember that the time we do get is about quality and not quantity. You'll understand when you're a Momma one day.
This last month has been a month of new things for you. You started daycare and are still adjusting. You're not napping which means you're so tired when we get home. You're taking a bottle better than you were before starting daycare and I think that's because you realize that if you want to eat you have no choice. You're putting on weight like it's your job and really it kind of is. I can't wait to see how much you weigh when we go for your 4 month appointment next month. When I weighed you last, at about 2 1/2 months, you were already 14.7 pounds. You're my little chunky monkey and I love it! Your brother still adores you but I imagine it's only a matter of time before that changes, although I hope it never does.
Another month in the book that is your life sweet girl. I can't believe it. You keep growing and I'll keep loving you!
Forever & Always,
Momma
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Wordless Wednesday - Sibling Love
Haven't participated in wordless Wednesday in a while but I'm back at work now and I have this gem to share so how could I not?
He loves her! And I love that he loves her! This parenting two littles ain't too bad
He loves her! And I love that he loves her! This parenting two littles ain't too bad
Thursday, January 24, 2013
2 1/2 Months - Baby Girl
Oh sweet, sweet girl. How are you already 2 1/2 months? I just don't understand where the time has gone. I see how much you've changed just in the last month. You've more than doubled your birth weight and you're trying so hard to coo. Nana came and put your crib together for Momma, since daddy's been out of town, and now we're trying to get you transitioned over. You can't sleep in our room forever.
Next week is our last week together, just the two of us, before I go back to work. I'm sad and happy at the same time. Sad because I've cherished this time we've had but happy because quite honestly Momma isn't stay at home material. I love and cherish you and your brother but spending every waking moment with you just isn't for me. I like to think about our time as quality over quantity. The first couple of weeks will be difficult as we find our stride but before we know we'll be old hats at it.
You've already changed so much in the last two and half months I can't imagine how much more you could change in the next couple of weeks but I know you will. I love you sweet girl more than words can explain and I can't wait to see the person you become.
Forever & Always
Momma
Next week is our last week together, just the two of us, before I go back to work. I'm sad and happy at the same time. Sad because I've cherished this time we've had but happy because quite honestly Momma isn't stay at home material. I love and cherish you and your brother but spending every waking moment with you just isn't for me. I like to think about our time as quality over quantity. The first couple of weeks will be difficult as we find our stride but before we know we'll be old hats at it.
You've already changed so much in the last two and half months I can't imagine how much more you could change in the next couple of weeks but I know you will. I love you sweet girl more than words can explain and I can't wait to see the person you become.
Forever & Always
Momma
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