It has been a long day. To quote Shelby, "To quote Mitchell, the hours are long and the days are short." Today I agree --- the hours are really freaking long. And the day seemed so much longer. It wasn't a bad day....it actually wasn't a bad day at all....it just seemed to drag on forever. Mike and Owen went to Ikea to pick up our new vanity so Cameron and Jack stayed behind with me. Around 430 my parents dropped by with Sawyer and Eloise and we ended up doing dinner. Now -- the house is silent and I don't want to do anything except enjoy. AND I am really really full from dinner.
1. Cameron plays like a BEAST
This dude (he has started saying dude ALOT) is the best. He is able to sit and entertain himself for hours. Literally HOURS. That is exactly what he did today and it was amazing. I think that he would prefer to play with friends if he had a choice but he also enjoys his alone time. His imagination goes wild. He never says that he is bored and he always finds something to do.
I need to be grateful for something...right? SBJ was a complete mess this morning when I got home from spin. Around 1030 we decided to try a nap. He is now only on 1 nap a day at Amber's so I think he was just exhausted from this week. He went down easy and slept for about an hour. That's all he got -- but at least he got something -- right?
This was a quick shot I got of doing bed time tonight. He had absolutely no interest in sleeping BUT he would smile at the camera.
It has been a week of dishes for me BUT my wonderful husband has been helping. Yup -- you read that correctly -- Mike has been helping with the dishes. So. Grateful.
4. Diet Coke -- the original reason.
I actually need to change the title of this to "my dad." This afternoon when I was stuck at home with the boys I was craving a diet coke. I called my dad to see if they were going out and about tonight. I quickly realized -- they weren't. BUT he still offered to bring over a few. I RARELY drink a diet coke anymore but today it just sounded amazing. Shout out to the greatest dad around.
5. Good kids
I know that I am biased and obsessed -- like all parents -- BUT I am super grateful that I have good kids. Don't get me wrong, they are not perfect...not even close. Regardless, they are pretty good and they are pretty easy. We still have lots to work on and lots to teach but I am insanely grateful that I have good kids.
And please...don't take #5 the wrong way...I still think this whole parenting gig is really, really hard.
Last but not least. I saw this quote on instagram and did a quick screen shot. I really like this quote and I completely agree.
I have been really missing Erin this past week. It weird how all of a sudden you get stuck in the mud again and can't seem to take another step. It's scary. And hard. If I allowed myself I could cry and cry just wishing that I had my best friend back. It's strange to catch yourself wanting to text. I feel like it has been so long since I have talked to her yet randomly I will start to actually think she is just on the other end of the phone. I don't know. It's hard to put into words.
What I do know is that it has made me hold onto my 4 boys really tight. It has made me become diligent about spending quality time together and creating a life that we feel is good, comforting, and happy. Not just following the status quo.
I also know that I am constantly waiting for the next call. For the next shoe to drop. I am waiting for the next big tragedy and holding on for dear life when it hits. It's like I am in a constant state of ready. I am bracing for impact. It's not a great place to live -- but this state of being makes sure that you LIVE. I am always thinking that life will change quickly and abruptly at any moment so I try more purposefully to enjoy RIGHT NOW.
Sorry for the ramblings. Yikes.
No comments:
Post a Comment