Haley will be two months old next week and I've finally accepted the fact that I can't get everything done that I'd like to. Rather than try to multi-task and get little projects done while I take care of my kids, I've tried to forget about those things for now. And I am SO much happier! I felt like I was doing everything halfway and feeling overwhelmed in the meantime.
Now all I try to accomplish each day is dinner, a few chores and usually leaving the house for a little while. Besides that, we just play. I've also enlisted Trevor's help with the work around the house. He likes to do something new and it gets some work done while the kids are awake, rather than always working during their nap.
I wish I could better accept Haley's fussy stomach. I haven't eaten chocolate, broccoli or milk in about a month and it's killing me! Maybe that's not a very long list but I'm used to a glass of milk with every meal and a sweet taste of chocolate to finish it off. And what do people eat for a midnight snack besides cereal? This isn't a good time to be an emotional eater.
I am glad that running is getting better. I don't feel so awkward and I can run without stopping to walk any more. The last few Saturdays I've run with Trevor to a park in our neighborhood with soccer fields. We run up and down the field touching the goalposts. (His idea, not mine but I love how it uses up lots of energy!)
Here's a few shots of the family:
Haley started smiling last week--that goofy, sweet newborn smile. Love it!
Trevor and I march this car to the end of the street almost every night to get the mail. Right now he likes to load the front with rocks as we go. Haley is usually asleep in the Snugli.
He also stopped stuttering. It only lasted about a month and was probably from the stressful situation with a new baby.
Dancing in the rain after a week of potty training.
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I totally know what you mean about tossing out all your plans for the day. Once I accepted that I wasn't going to get anything done things got a lot better. My house doesn't stay as clean as it use to, but I know how quickly my babies grow up so I'm willing to put it off to spend some time with the kiddos.
Hopefully you'll be back to your milk and chocolate soon. I can't imagine going without chocolate that long.
I felt the same way - having two kids can be liberating in a way...
I can't believe how hard it is for me sometimes to just sit down on the floor with my kids and do nothing but be with them. It is so necessay and important, though.
You are awesome! Your babies are so cute! I can see a lot of you in them.
Keep up the good effort. Cambria had a milk allergy until 18 months. I tried popcorn and hard candy for those midnight cravings while we were nursing. However, I occasionally cheated with chocolate kisses and then she would, without fail, vomit all over someone(s) for the next three days. The great part is . . . they get over it!
I am so mortified that you can't drink milk! It sounds like you like it as much as I do. I thought for a while that milk might be upsetting Kelton's stomach, but I wasn't a nice enough mom to try going without it.
what projects were you doing when you had Trevor. Now I feel lazy, all i do is chores and dinner too. And I only make dinner every other night when justin is home otherwise it is leftovers or grilled cheese.
I am glad you figured out a schedule that works with two kids, remind me when my second one comes.
Way to let some things go! Good job! It makes it easier to prioritize and just have a couple little goals for each day...
Goodness, it is going to be so strange to go from one kid to two!!
So is Haley doing better now that you've cut out those things from your diet? You are a good mother to give up chocolate and milk....those would be SUPER hard for me!!
Haley is getting so big! I want to come and see you guys when I get back. At the end of august maybe?
This is great. It sounds like everything is getting figured out. I'm sorry about the food situation! I totally understand! If you need some sympathy call me. BTW, that little cutie looks like her cutie older brother. Such a sweet smile.
Sunflower market has these cookies that are dairy free and I really like the peanut butter ones!
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