Tess going down the big slide. All of my photos were fuzzy because of the moving and jumping. Tess is suddenly looking so much like her Mama. I love the one with Beau peeking over. I will have to post photos of my nieces since my sister is not so good with the blog updates (no pressure;).
Beau and Tess jumping and falling.
Jane took Violet down the big slide. This is not a good photo but hilarious :)
We went to Monkey Joe's today after Beau (and Leland) flunked music class. Back up, first Beau pooped on the floor while diaper free (for only moments) today. Then we had to leave music class early because Leland woke up hungry, it had been over an hour since he nursed and he was starving- naturally, and Beau was freaking out that I couldn't hold him and started smacking me. It was our first chaotic moment and the first time we have had to leave because of bad behavior. After music (and nursing in the parking lot), we went to Monkey Joe's. Luckily Tess was there too otherwise I don't think Beau would have done anything. He fell asleep right when we got home. He was super crank-city and I am now enjoying our quiet house. Let's hope he isn't getting sick. Leland has been sleeping well and so I'm not that tired otherwise I might have temporarily lost my mind today. I said "shit" in the car and Beau was yelling 'shit' for a while. Then I nearly lost it listening to Leland cry and choke while I was looking for Monkey Joe's which I thought was on 82nd st. Awesome. On the way home (while Leland was screaming), I went to get a diet coke and they gave me a regular. Poor Mama! Ryan says I shouldn't go anywhere today. I would agree except that it is difficult for "mama play hockey" while nursing or holding the very cranky newborn and listening to the clock tick. We'll probably head over to Mimi's later- she is my sanity. I guess I felt the need to write this v. long and boring post to keep it real. There are moments when I would like to fast forward a few months- or years.
Mostly I still like my life- I would say 90% of the time. The other 10, I can't believe that I chose this 'job'- they really need to find new words, 'stay at home mom' just doesn't encompass my job. Any ideas?
Tess going down the big slide. All of my photos were fuzzy because of the moving and jumping. Tess is suddenly looking so much like her Mama. I love the one with Beau peeking over. I will have to post photos of my nieces since my sister is not so good with the blog updates (no pressure;).
Beau and Tess jumping and falling.
Jane took Violet down the big slide. This is not a good photo but hilarious :)
We went to Monkey Joe's today after Beau (and Leland) flunked music class. Back up, first Beau pooped on the floor while diaper free (for only moments) today. Then we had to leave music class early because Leland woke up hungry, it had been over an hour since he nursed and he was starving- naturally, and Beau was freaking out that I couldn't hold him and started smacking me. It was our first chaotic moment and the first time we have had to leave because of bad behavior. After music (and nursing in the parking lot), we went to Monkey Joe's. Luckily Tess was there too otherwise I don't think Beau would have done anything. He fell asleep right when we got home. He was super crank-city and I am now enjoying our quiet house. Let's hope he isn't getting sick. Leland has been sleeping well and so I'm not that tired otherwise I might have temporarily lost my mind today. I said "shit" in the car and Beau was yelling 'shit' for a while. Then I nearly lost it listening to Leland cry and choke while I was looking for Monkey Joe's which I thought was on 82nd st. Awesome. On the way home (while Leland was screaming), I went to get a diet coke and they gave me a regular. Poor Mama! Ryan says I shouldn't go anywhere today. I would agree except that it is difficult for "mama play hockey" while nursing or holding the very cranky newborn and listening to the clock tick. We'll probably head over to Mimi's later- she is my sanity. I guess I felt the need to write this v. long and boring post to keep it real. There are moments when I would like to fast forward a few months- or years.
Mostly I still like my life- I would say 90% of the time. The other 10, I can't believe that I chose this 'job'- they really need to find new words, 'stay at home mom' just doesn't encompass my job. Any ideas?
8 comments:
Hmmm..., how about Worst Job Ever? It's really hard to compare being a stay at home mother to being a ... anything else because being a mother, whether you work outside or inside the home, is such a 24/7 job and it's always unlike anything we've ever had. I think 90% is GREAT because I think it's hard to find anyone, regardless of their job, who is happy in it that much. Hang in there, sister, it's harder than twice as hard with two, in the beginning - it feels like five times as hard or something, especially on a day like you had! I'm a MUCH worse swearer in the car than you are, FYI. :)
Oh and I have told Mike many times that if I could wake up tomorrow and have five years have passed, I'd take it in a hot second! Mike always disagrees, he doesn't want to wake up tomorrow five years older, but I don't care. I'd take it.
No ideas, but I just cackled my way thru your post. Thanks for keeping it real - I appreciate that about you! :) And a regular coke would totally ruin my day - even more than doodie on the floor! xo
regular diet coke is totally unacceptable!
Oh man days like that are so hard to see that they won't always be this young. Being a stay at home mom is the hardest job in the world, it never ends, there are no weekends, no payment, no vacation. I think I would agree that I like 90 percent of the time too...the other 10 percent SUCK!!!!!
Those days are suppose to make you appreciate your mother. I screamed obscenities, hated my husband and wanted to join the circus for some friendship and appreciation. I think you turned out great, but I wouldn't go back to the days of three little ones for anything. It is something you can do with grace as long as you talk about it and always ask for help when you are overworked, overwhelmed and over it all . I am glad to be around to help some. Don't wish your life away. You will be old and dead for a long time
Oh Abby! I just had to laugh as I was reading your post! Thank you for "keeping it real". I have so had days like this!! You are so awesome for choosing to stay home with your little ones!! Hang in there...you will be so blessed in the end!!
abby, congratulations on beautiful leland! i found this email rivetting/frightening/hilarious. every day i am more and more aware that i have no idea what is in store for me when baby #2 arrives early june! xoxojen
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