I had a big huge post planned for today. But alas that will not happen as Rich left the laptop at work.
I will leave you with happy news, we have been given the gift of biweekly appointments instead of weekly!! So excited!!
Tomorrow I will do my “what I wore Wednesday” post!
It could be so much worse.
I have pity parties.
I whine, I moan, I complain.
I whine because I hate pumping.
I moan when I see dirty dishes (yet I hate washing them).
I complain when things don’t go my way.
And yet, it could be so much worse.
Every week we take the hour and three quarter drive to the Children’s Hospital.
We rush to get there, and then we wait. And wait, and wait.
But it could be so much worse.
I get sad, when asked why I’m not nursing my baby.
I feel guilt when I get angry at my pump, even though I am blessed because 1) I can pump and 2) I have the pump for free, and can keep it as long as I want.
I know it could be so much worse.
There are times, when I am explaining to others about Arlo’s condition were they get this look of pity.
Yet, I know it could be so much worse.
He could have Pierre Robin syndrome, he could be completely deaf*, he could have various other medical issues, and yet he doesn’t.
It could be so much worse.
I praise Him for giving me my perfect baby boy. I praise Him for giving me an amazing medical team. Most of all, I praise Him for giving me this sense of peace.
This song is my favourite hymn.
Praise God,
from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
* at this point Arlo can’t hear, due to fluid in his ears. We are praying that with the help of ear tubes he will be able to hear.
….you know, when I haven’t been blogging or making my family binder!
*those funny marks on my arm, they’re from my pump. No, they don’t hurt, yes they disappear after a while*
** I did write this on Thursday!*
If I was going to the ball.
(and someone else was paying)
pop of teal by mamak featuring long ball gowns
And how I (and by I, I mean my hair dresser) would do my hair!
Source: hautemamasfaves.tumblr.com via Nack Photography on Pinterest
Source: flickr.com via Nack Photography on Pinterest
What would you wear to a ball?
I am probably the most unorganized person you will ever meet.
Hands down, I am terrible at it.
Procrastinator, I am. Last minute deadline, I cut it close.
This year, I am going to try something different. This year I am going to make a “family binder”
They are all over pinterest oh how I love thee pinterest and quite frankly they are a brilliant idea.
I started making one a few weeks ago (when I started meal planning) and have since decided I need to change how I have organized mine.
My “family binder” has:
Since I pretty much take it with me everywhere, I have realized that there are a few more categories that I need.
I think that I need to change the way the I organized my binder.
Instead of having them divided into like categories, I’m going to divide them by months.
For instance, December will have
I’m hoping that with having everything all organized I will be able to become organized.
How do you organized your life?
This week I have been completely lazy.
I’m in three day old hair, and wearing the same sweatpants that I’ve been wearing since Thursday.
gross. i know.
but I’ve been busy.
busy playing.
busy reading (to little T)
busy making AMAZING buns.
busy pinning like a crazy person. (usually only when pumping)
This week has been what I’ve needed.
A slow down.
Time to sit back and enjoy my crazy little life.
Time to enjoy my boys while they’re still young.
…why I love being a mom to boys
1. they laugh when you/them/anyone “toots”
2. burping is funny
3. they take great pride in peeing standing up
4. trains are the most amazing thing ever.
5. dirt is just more fun.
6. they are mama’s boys.
7. their clothing doesn’t have to match
8. they like to pick their noses.
9. snuggling means so much more, mainly because they will only snuggle when they want too.
10. all you have to do is hum the “thomas” theme song and they are suddenly happy.
*i love being a mama to boys*
**I’m linking up to Tairalyn**
What I would wear to my moms group:
you know, if I had moolah.
Source: polyvore.com via Ashley on Pinterest
Source: polyvore.com via Janelle on Pinterest
Source: polyvore.com via Kelly on Pinterest
Source: polyvore.com via Ashley on Pinterest
Source: afoodiestaysfit.com via Renée on Pinterest
I’ve decided, that from now on I will only be buying clothing online.
my reasoning:
1. it’s cheaper
2. more selection
3. I don’t have to drive to the city
4. no mean change room mirrors.
What are your favourite online clothing sites?
is a genius.
How many 19 month olds do you know that can match their play dough with the same coloured block?!
Might I add, I didn’t ask him to do this, he did it on his own!
side note: home-made playdough is the bomb dot com. smoothest playdough I have ever felt.
I have two favourite days of the week.
Sunday and Wednesday.
On Sunday morning we go to church, if Rich isn’t working
I’m too afraid to go alone, two kids to one mom is a scary ratio to me
after that we go out to Grandma and Grandpa’s house for lunch.
Then we play games or watch TV. Basically just chill.
I love it.
Since my parents live a bajillion miles away, I have learnt to love and appreciate my inlaws.
And I do I love them.
On Wednesday we have our “moms and preschoolers” bible study.
I love it. I’ve been going since I was barely pregnant with Little T.
It’s a time were the babies/toddlers/preschoolers go to their own little suprivized groups
and the mamas spend time visiting and learning.
Sometimes it’s the only time I get to devote myself to God.
I love it.
What’s your favourite day of the week?
