But every now and then I say, "Thank Thee that this day is over."
And I'm not trying to be funny, just truly thankful that the day is over.
I had a couple of those days last week. Last Monday was Justin's first FULL day back to work since Sally was born. I was spoiled... he got 10 free days of paternity leave. Then when those days were over he was working 2-5 hour days cause a bunch of guys were still getting back from their Iraq leave and nothing was going on.
I thought I had 3 kids under control until he was gone all day and I wasn't getting showers or sleep.
By Friday I was almost back in control...
Then Monday got crazy again when Justin left bright and early for 3 days in AZ for Mema's funeral. He's about to get home in a few hours and tonight I will be truly thankful for that. It was too soon for him to leave again after being home from Iraq even though it was only a couple days. We missed him! But I'm glad he got to be there for the funeral and to see his family. Some he hadn't seen in years. And he met Payten (niece) and Blaken (nephew) for the first time.
I'm also thankful for these things that have recently made life better:
1. NAPS - Make the hugest difference. Normally I can't sleep during the day but I've been able to since Justin's been away. If I get a nap the whole house is a lot more happy.
2. We finally got a double stroller and I LOVE it. No more Sally in Bjorn, Drew in stroller, Owen on training-wheel-less bike. Actually, I never had to do that cause the weather was gross. But that was the plan on a nice day.
3. A dang good smoothie which I drink every day. And I would appreciate any of your dang good smoothie recipes.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Blend together:
8 strawberries, hulled
1 frozen banana, halfed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ice cubes
Blend together:
8 strawberries, hulled
1 frozen banana, halfed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ice cubes
7 comments:
You are so lucky you had him around so much after you had her. But I do have to say you out of everyone I can think of deserved that the very most for having your husband gone for SO long! I know what you mean about being thankful that the day is over. Some days are just so trying. And I hate to admit it, but I sometimes wake up the next morning kinda depressed I have to do another day all over again! I love my kids dearly, but being a mom is so much harder than they tell you! Hope you have happy easy days ahead of you!!!
yeah! i am so excited that you got the stroller, the maclarens are so worth it! ....and i am going to try that smoothie soon.
I agree 3 is HARD!!! I think of life as survival when I have a new baby. Just getting through the day is a huge accomplishment. I love your stroller...good choice, and the smoothie sounds good right now at 11:00 p.m. Good luck tomorrow.
I agree witht he nap thing. Sometimes when you are just floating all you need is a nap and the rest of the day goes smooth.
As for smoothies, I use a package of frozen strawberries, 2 bananas and milk. You do not need sugar because the banana makes it sweet enough. That is what I like about it. You don't need ice because the frozen strawberries make it icy enough.(how do you spell icy?) The more bananas the more frothy it is. I think 2 is good.
I am glad Justin is back. My Justin is leaving on Sunday to for 3 weeks. I am more nervous for the 3 weeks than I am for the 4 month deployment. I know, you are thinking "4 months, big deal!" I will be in Utah, so it will go fast.
Love ya!
Ugh, I'm pretty sure most moms prayers sound like that!! I know mine do! I love my kids and I feel lucky to get to stay home with them...but I do live for naptime and park days!! That is so great Justin got paternity leave!! Lucky!! How great to have him home again!! Good luck...take naps!!
Reading how you feel just takes me back in time. I think all moms feel that way for months after a new baby is born. You are my hero doing it all alone though! There were so many days that I just called my mom & said come get these kids, I went through a period of no wanting to see my older kids at all for days! That sounds terrible but it's honest, they're just so exhausting. If only you could take Sally & run away for a couple days! (Maybe you're not that extreme?!) Glad Justin is home now to give you some relief. Just remember to be easy on yourself & set very low expectations of what you can actually accomplish in a day! Showering & napping is essential, even if the shower is just a shower-no makeup or hair or even clothes! Just throw on some clean pajamas & that lovely nursing bra!! Love the stroller by the way-I'm gonna be needing one just like it.....Take care & hang in there, IT REALLY IS HARD!!
I also like to drink smoothies in the morning. I use the big bags of frozen fruit that you get from Walmart. One is mixed fruit: strawberries, peaches, grapes, pineapple, honeydew, and the other big bag is blueberries. I use some of the mixed fruit some of the blueberries a banana and then skim milk. I've added honey before but I think it makes it too sweet. I have it without the banana too but then its kinda bland. I got that recipe from Rebecca Webb. She said to eat whole wheat bread with peanut butter and honey with it. She lost a ton of weight with that as part of her diet. I like it because its way yummy and it keeps me really full.
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