Sunday, September 9, 2018
Weekend Wrap Up
Our weekend consisted of volleyball, baseball, and rain delays. Between Miles and Darrin, they had games on Friday at 3 & 7 and on Saturday at 11, 3, 5, 7, and 9. The 9pm game got rained out, but it was a very long day nonetheless. Thanks goodness my mom came to stay and help with Carson. There's no way I could have done it. They ended 3-3 for the weekend. I ended up exhausted. Darrin and the boys have been dealing with a cold for weeks and I pretty sure I'm falling victim now. Off to bed I go.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
I'm Still a Good Mom!
I'm going to speak a little truth b/c one day I want to look back and see how far we've come. Carson is a very challenging little boy. He will hit you in the face, bite you so hard it takes the skin off, and throw over a heavy wooden high chair in rage...and that was all just yesterday.
I was in a store trying to check out and he was being loud and uncooperative. I found myself wanting to explain to the man that was ringing me up that I have a very well-behaved 9 year old at home even though it looks like I have no idea what I'm doing. But that's just it, if I've learned anything from parenting these two kids it's that you can raise two kids exactly the same and they will be completely different.
I was at the Walmart Pharmacy yesterday with Carson and an older man yelled from a few people back to enjoy every moment b/c they grow up too fast. I wanted to say "thanks but no thanks". Forgive me for not enjoying every moment right now. These days are really hard. Like really hard. Lately, I've just wanted to cry b/c he completely wears me down. But thank goodness, I have the confidence to know that I'm a good mom even though I don't enjoy every moment. I look at Carson almost daily and can't believe that God gave him to us. I am in awe that we have these two boys.
I am reminded that Miles was pretty tough between 3-5 years old. My hope is that Carson is just getting it all out of his system now :) He is really funny and full of life. We just need to survive these days all the while guiding him to use his energy and will for a greater purpose.
I was in a store trying to check out and he was being loud and uncooperative. I found myself wanting to explain to the man that was ringing me up that I have a very well-behaved 9 year old at home even though it looks like I have no idea what I'm doing. But that's just it, if I've learned anything from parenting these two kids it's that you can raise two kids exactly the same and they will be completely different.
I was at the Walmart Pharmacy yesterday with Carson and an older man yelled from a few people back to enjoy every moment b/c they grow up too fast. I wanted to say "thanks but no thanks". Forgive me for not enjoying every moment right now. These days are really hard. Like really hard. Lately, I've just wanted to cry b/c he completely wears me down. But thank goodness, I have the confidence to know that I'm a good mom even though I don't enjoy every moment. I look at Carson almost daily and can't believe that God gave him to us. I am in awe that we have these two boys.
I am reminded that Miles was pretty tough between 3-5 years old. My hope is that Carson is just getting it all out of his system now :) He is really funny and full of life. We just need to survive these days all the while guiding him to use his energy and will for a greater purpose.
Monday, September 3, 2018
Weekend Wrap Up
Friday afternoon, the boys and I drove to my mom's house. it's a little over a two hour drive for us. Something amazing happened...Carson watched a movie on the way there. I've been waiting on the day that TV or movies entertained him. He watched one on the way home so it wasn't a fluke. This is pretty exciting for us.
We didn't get to her house until 8pm, so we took baths and went to bed. Carson liked sitting at her bar for breakfast.
Getting spoiled by Marmee with some whip cream...
I chose not to take the pack and play (since he can climb out of it now) and opted to have him sleep with me and Miles sleep with my mom. It was pretty good except nap time. Carson only slept 45 minutes on Saturday. He woke up prematurely and cried for 30 minutes straight.
It was a dreary day, so we played inside and caught one of Darrin's games online. Carson likes seeing Darrin on the computer.
Saturday night, we went to a retirement party for my brother. Miles and his cousin, who is also in third grade, had so much fun together. They don't get to see each other often, but they always seem to pick up where they left off. They loved my brother's hard hats and all his tools.
Carson had fun with his cousin too. They logged many steps running around the party.
Miles' birthday celebration continued for the 3rd straight month with another gift. We've been celebrating since mid July :)
We saw the prettiest rainbow I've ever seen. The picture doesn't do it justice. It was so vivid.
The boys love playing at my mom's house with all her cool toys. Everyone else's toys are so much more fun.
Church with the fam...
I usually forget to take pictures when we are with my mom. I'm so glad I got this one!
In store for us this week...3 volleyball games, 2 baseball practices, a baseball tournament, an overnight work trip, and school picture day (while I'm out of town). Thank goodness I had today off work to get things somewhat prepared for our week. I have help lined up, food cooked, and clothes set out. No matter what goes down, I tried!
We didn't get to her house until 8pm, so we took baths and went to bed. Carson liked sitting at her bar for breakfast.
Getting spoiled by Marmee with some whip cream...
I chose not to take the pack and play (since he can climb out of it now) and opted to have him sleep with me and Miles sleep with my mom. It was pretty good except nap time. Carson only slept 45 minutes on Saturday. He woke up prematurely and cried for 30 minutes straight.
It was a dreary day, so we played inside and caught one of Darrin's games online. Carson likes seeing Darrin on the computer.
Saturday night, we went to a retirement party for my brother. Miles and his cousin, who is also in third grade, had so much fun together. They don't get to see each other often, but they always seem to pick up where they left off. They loved my brother's hard hats and all his tools.
Carson had fun with his cousin too. They logged many steps running around the party.
Miles' birthday celebration continued for the 3rd straight month with another gift. We've been celebrating since mid July :)
We saw the prettiest rainbow I've ever seen. The picture doesn't do it justice. It was so vivid.
The boys love playing at my mom's house with all her cool toys. Everyone else's toys are so much more fun.
Church with the fam...
I usually forget to take pictures when we are with my mom. I'm so glad I got this one!
In store for us this week...3 volleyball games, 2 baseball practices, a baseball tournament, an overnight work trip, and school picture day (while I'm out of town). Thank goodness I had today off work to get things somewhat prepared for our week. I have help lined up, food cooked, and clothes set out. No matter what goes down, I tried!
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