W is flying to Oregon today, and all month long I have said "oh, that isn't until the last week of May..." well, it's here. I'm praying for peace and strength today. Malerie, I don't know how you do it while Kevin is away. I suppose I'm just a big baby!
Where to start? Two weeks ago a sweet friend took me to the Westin Heavenly Spa in Huntsville. We had 50 minute massages and 50 minute pedicures. It was such a treat! They make you feel like a million bucks there. Thankfully I was so relaxed that when I came home that afternoon, I was able to stay up all night with Sam. Her first tooth cut through the next day! Such a big milestone in a little girl's life!
The next Monday I did what has not been done in ages... I went shopping... for me! I knew a big trip was coming, I just didn't know when. I wanted to wait until all of my weight was off, but summer came first so I needed to go. I usually never shop for myself (for practical reasons like, eh, money) and make sure everyone has what they need, but this was a me-day. I'm so grateful!! I went to Kohls in Franklin, and I got some great deals. And... I'm wearing shorts this summer! For the first time in 4 years. Thank you Jesus that you healed my knees!!
We had a great Memorial Day weekend. We spent it at the river with W's parent's all except Saturday night/ Sunday (came back for church). I have to say, Monday was definitely my favorite though. We literally sat on the dock and boat for most of the day. T-Pup rode in the paddle boat, went fishing and overall had a wonderful time. Sam loved everything except the life jacket when we went for the boat ride. W spent some time on the jet ski, and I just relaxed and spent time in the sun. Oh, and I saw a two foot spotted gar. At first I thought it was a snake, then an alligator... then I finally saw the dorsal fin. Ew. You know how much I love these things called fish, right?
I really feel like the Lord is about to download some major stuff to me. I am more broken now than I have been in a long while... and I am looking forward to new revelation. I want to teach our children to hear the voice of God, to know the stillness His presence brings. You know, all of these things on earth will pass away (except our spirits)...but He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. I want my kids to know that.
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Show me some love!
Ok, so I have a new feature. Live traffic feed! Everywhere from Auburn to NY to Massachusetts... tell me who ya are! I know I love blog-stalking... but it can be kind of freaky too, you know? Show a sister some love and tell me about yourselves.
one of those days
Wow, what a Monday. It's days like these that discourage me. We did all of our laundry Saturday (our dryer is out, so we've been doing it all at once, one day a week at Whitney's parents house) and the house has stayed relatively clean, so I thought we would have a more relaxed, fun day.
I cleaned up the kitchen after breakfast, and got my shower. I then got the children ready to go to the park. We played for a good 25-30 minutes, when T-pup told me he had to use the potty. We go in to the bathroom... nothing. We go out, continue to play, when I hear "mama, I think I need to poop" so, we begin the trek again to the potty. Half way there... "I pooped". Sigh. We go to the bathroom, I clean him up as much as possible. We get in the car, drive home. Pull up, wonderful... we're locked out of the house. We then drive to the church, get a key, drive back home. I start getting T's lunch ready, and cut my finger with the scissors. (Rant: I hate these injuries because they look so little but hurt so bad!)
So, I stop the blood (ok, it wasn't quite that bad) and everyone eats lunch. Whitney is home by now, and wants to go outside to hit a few golf balls after he finishes eating... so T asks to go with him. Next thing I know, T is coming in crying and has peed all over himself.
Bath time.
My day got much easier after all of this, but I hate it because by 1:30, I felt entirely spent. I had no motivation to do anything else around my house, and my mood wasn't that great either. I told myself it wasn't worth it to get all worked up, so I laid down with the kids for a nap.
I jokingly told Whitney that he could stay home, and I would go finish his work for the day... but I don't know how much I was joking. I love being a stay-at-home-mom, but some days I think it would be nice to have an off day. Oh wait, I'm going to have on this Saturday. Thank you Jesus, just in time! My sweet friend Susan is taking me to the Spa. I can hardly wait.
Sorry for the complaints!
I cleaned up the kitchen after breakfast, and got my shower. I then got the children ready to go to the park. We played for a good 25-30 minutes, when T-pup told me he had to use the potty. We go in to the bathroom... nothing. We go out, continue to play, when I hear "mama, I think I need to poop" so, we begin the trek again to the potty. Half way there... "I pooped". Sigh. We go to the bathroom, I clean him up as much as possible. We get in the car, drive home. Pull up, wonderful... we're locked out of the house. We then drive to the church, get a key, drive back home. I start getting T's lunch ready, and cut my finger with the scissors. (Rant: I hate these injuries because they look so little but hurt so bad!)
So, I stop the blood (ok, it wasn't quite that bad) and everyone eats lunch. Whitney is home by now, and wants to go outside to hit a few golf balls after he finishes eating... so T asks to go with him. Next thing I know, T is coming in crying and has peed all over himself.
Bath time.
My day got much easier after all of this, but I hate it because by 1:30, I felt entirely spent. I had no motivation to do anything else around my house, and my mood wasn't that great either. I told myself it wasn't worth it to get all worked up, so I laid down with the kids for a nap.
I jokingly told Whitney that he could stay home, and I would go finish his work for the day... but I don't know how much I was joking. I love being a stay-at-home-mom, but some days I think it would be nice to have an off day. Oh wait, I'm going to have on this Saturday. Thank you Jesus, just in time! My sweet friend Susan is taking me to the Spa. I can hardly wait.
Sorry for the complaints!
Busy as a bee
We had such a great week last week. It started Monday when I took the children to see my sweet, very pregnant friend Shelby and her son Gabriel. They live north of Nashville, so it was a fun day out.
Tuesday evening Whitney had a meeting in Nashville, so we again tagged along and went to the Cool Springs Galleria while he was in his meeting. I had our double stroller and was wearing my new fit-flops and truly felt in control walking through the galleria. It was such a good feeling! Really up until now I've had a hard time getting out with both kids and not being overwhelmed.
Wednesday was normal (church, etc.) and Thursday we went to the zoo in Nashville with my friend and her 2 children. It rained the whole time. Thankfully, my double stroller is very well water resistant and SA stayed completely dry. She just cried the whole time. Afterwards, we went to Chick-Fil-A in Cool Springs, and saw Melinda Doolittle! She is just as cute in person as she is on TV. By the way, the new coffee caramel milkshake at CFA is nothing short of amazing.
Friday (coming to a close, haha) afternoon some friends asked us to eat with them in Franklin. They were not bringing their children, so were able to fit a sitter for Thomas, and just took SA with us. I forgot what it is like to just have a baby and go out to eat. She slept over half the time in her carseat carrier! We had a great dinner with our friends and laughed... a lot! I think we needed that!
Saturday, we slept late and recovered from our four trips to Nashville. We had a big breakfast of bacon and biscuits, and did laundry all day.
Sunday brought Mother's Day, and I throughly enjoyed all of the royal treatment. I could use a Mother's Day once a month!
Tuesday evening Whitney had a meeting in Nashville, so we again tagged along and went to the Cool Springs Galleria while he was in his meeting. I had our double stroller and was wearing my new fit-flops and truly felt in control walking through the galleria. It was such a good feeling! Really up until now I've had a hard time getting out with both kids and not being overwhelmed.
Wednesday was normal (church, etc.) and Thursday we went to the zoo in Nashville with my friend and her 2 children. It rained the whole time. Thankfully, my double stroller is very well water resistant and SA stayed completely dry. She just cried the whole time. Afterwards, we went to Chick-Fil-A in Cool Springs, and saw Melinda Doolittle! She is just as cute in person as she is on TV. By the way, the new coffee caramel milkshake at CFA is nothing short of amazing.
Friday (coming to a close, haha) afternoon some friends asked us to eat with them in Franklin. They were not bringing their children, so were able to fit a sitter for Thomas, and just took SA with us. I forgot what it is like to just have a baby and go out to eat. She slept over half the time in her carseat carrier! We had a great dinner with our friends and laughed... a lot! I think we needed that!
Saturday, we slept late and recovered from our four trips to Nashville. We had a big breakfast of bacon and biscuits, and did laundry all day.
Sunday brought Mother's Day, and I throughly enjoyed all of the royal treatment. I could use a Mother's Day once a month!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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