Sanity is lacking these days. I feel the repetition and redundancy of motherhood settling in lately and it's discouraging. I need to read some encouraging conference talks or something to give me the "motherhood is great and you are doing a phenomenal job, keep doing awesome!" kind of kick in the pants. My kids are my greatest joy and too often I act as though they are my greatest burden. And that is horrible.
Our house has seen a lot of action. We have on average about 2 walk-throughs a week. Doesn't seem like a lot, but usually it's 3-4 in one week and then none the following week, which makes the busy week more stressful with keeping the house clean. :) We had an offer, but they were trying to get the deal of the century or something, and so we went back and forth a couple of times and they walked away because our lowest price was still too high for them. Oh well. We were starting to not like them anyways!! :)
The kids are still getting over their colds. Ty and Evan are taking extra long. Ty keeps getting a fever back and it's really annoying because he seems fine every other way.
I am getting lasik on Friday and I am really excited and really nervous all at once. I can't wait to see without using glasses! I've been wearing glasses since 1st grade and oh it will be great!
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
bit of randomness
Evan is playing with a Geo-Trax train on the coffee table and when it rolls off the edge, he says "dang it!" and then puts it back on the table just to do it again. I guess I had better watch what I'm saying!! :)
I had the craziest dream with Shawni from 71toes last night. I was babysitting her girls and was having a blast playing with them. It was weird.
Had a dr appt on Monday and my thyroid looks great. I am still anemic, so I am continuing the prescription iron pills I'm on. If my next round of labs (in 4 months) still shows I'm anemic, she will refer me to a hematologist. My blood shows that it can store iron, but I'm losing it somewhere.
I also had a consult for Lasik. I am hoping to get that done soon.
Still no update on our house selling. We haven't had a showing since the open house on sunday the 12th. We had one scheduled for Monday, but they cancelled because they thought our yard was too small. ??? for what? lol
I had the craziest dream with Shawni from 71toes last night. I was babysitting her girls and was having a blast playing with them. It was weird.
Had a dr appt on Monday and my thyroid looks great. I am still anemic, so I am continuing the prescription iron pills I'm on. If my next round of labs (in 4 months) still shows I'm anemic, she will refer me to a hematologist. My blood shows that it can store iron, but I'm losing it somewhere.
I also had a consult for Lasik. I am hoping to get that done soon.
Still no update on our house selling. We haven't had a showing since the open house on sunday the 12th. We had one scheduled for Monday, but they cancelled because they thought our yard was too small. ??? for what? lol
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Some things I love
Some things I love lately.
1. When I hand something to Evan and he says with the most enthusiastic voice "thank you Momma!"
2. Pinterest. I love seeing all the ideas that are there and it's amazing to see the creativity that is in the world. If you need an invite, let me know.
3. Nectarines. I don't think I have ever had them before and I am trying to lose these extra inches, so I'm trying to eat more fruits and veggies. I love peaches, but they weren't close to ripe. But the nectarines looked tasty and Oh boy are they! Yum!
4. Yoga pants. Comfortable. Stretchy. I look like I'm athletic when I wear them... lol
5. My family. Bon has been gone all this week and will be gone all next week, but I still love him. I love Reagan because she is my little helper and fixer. Sees me upset and tries to fix the problem. Ryan because he's so cuddly and nice since he's been sick yesterday and today. Ty...well, I guess because he is so cute. He refused to change clothes this morning, so he is wearing the same ones he wore yesterday. I sent a note to the teacher, so she wouldn't think I was neglecting him... lol And Evan because even though he is starting to throw more fits, they are mostly due to me not understanding him. But he's my little boy. Always by me.
1. When I hand something to Evan and he says with the most enthusiastic voice "thank you Momma!"
2. Pinterest. I love seeing all the ideas that are there and it's amazing to see the creativity that is in the world. If you need an invite, let me know.
3. Nectarines. I don't think I have ever had them before and I am trying to lose these extra inches, so I'm trying to eat more fruits and veggies. I love peaches, but they weren't close to ripe. But the nectarines looked tasty and Oh boy are they! Yum!
4. Yoga pants. Comfortable. Stretchy. I look like I'm athletic when I wear them... lol
5. My family. Bon has been gone all this week and will be gone all next week, but I still love him. I love Reagan because she is my little helper and fixer. Sees me upset and tries to fix the problem. Ryan because he's so cuddly and nice since he's been sick yesterday and today. Ty...well, I guess because he is so cute. He refused to change clothes this morning, so he is wearing the same ones he wore yesterday. I sent a note to the teacher, so she wouldn't think I was neglecting him... lol And Evan because even though he is starting to throw more fits, they are mostly due to me not understanding him. But he's my little boy. Always by me.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Our house
We put our house on the market last week. No interest so far, but the market is starting to pick up after the winter lull. http://www.allentate.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?pageid=11&pagealias=ListingDetail&ListingID=2106902&Region=&ListingPosition=1&From=QuickSearch
We went to Duluth this weekend to do some house hunting. I fell in love with one, but who knows if it will still be available when we actually need it. It is in Buford, GA, which is where the Mall of Georgia is. Our realtor's wife said that any store you could ever think of is there. Sounds like I might need a weekend to myself to find out! ;)
Bon is out of town again this week. He will be back Saturday morning. He will be gone again for a couple of days next week too, I think. Let's just say that melatonin is my bedtime friend for the older kids. I got a bottle of 1 mg pills that dissolve and Bon cut them in half. I give them one half at bedtime and it seems to calm them down and I'm not fighting them to stay in bed, just one more drink, come lay with me, I can't sleep, etc. that is the normal bedtime routine. I reason that it could be worse. I could be giving them Nyquil or Benedryll. Melatonin is already in our bodies, I'm just giving it a boost. :)
We went to Duluth this weekend to do some house hunting. I fell in love with one, but who knows if it will still be available when we actually need it. It is in Buford, GA, which is where the Mall of Georgia is. Our realtor's wife said that any store you could ever think of is there. Sounds like I might need a weekend to myself to find out! ;)
Bon is out of town again this week. He will be back Saturday morning. He will be gone again for a couple of days next week too, I think. Let's just say that melatonin is my bedtime friend for the older kids. I got a bottle of 1 mg pills that dissolve and Bon cut them in half. I give them one half at bedtime and it seems to calm them down and I'm not fighting them to stay in bed, just one more drink, come lay with me, I can't sleep, etc. that is the normal bedtime routine. I reason that it could be worse. I could be giving them Nyquil or Benedryll. Melatonin is already in our bodies, I'm just giving it a boost. :)
Friday, January 13, 2012
emotions
trying to post this on my kindle while waiting in the carpool line. hm...why didn't i think of this before?
anyway. quickly jotting it down that today the realtor is taking pictures and then tomorrow we sit down and do the paperwork to put our house on the market. very bittersweet emotions right now. excited for what the future holds, anxious about the present,and sad about all the memories we've made, the friends we'll leave behind.
kind of feeling like sitting down for a good cry and then going out for ice cream. :)
anyway. quickly jotting it down that today the realtor is taking pictures and then tomorrow we sit down and do the paperwork to put our house on the market. very bittersweet emotions right now. excited for what the future holds, anxious about the present,and sad about all the memories we've made, the friends we'll leave behind.
kind of feeling like sitting down for a good cry and then going out for ice cream. :)
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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