Yikes! I have not posted much this month and I miss my frequent sit downs and time to reflect. I don't have anything enlightening to say but goodness is this a full, happy life. For this post I am going to do a quick 5 and then maybe add some captions to the pictures.
Also, I am sure that this goes without saying, but just a gentle reminder....I don't proof read.
1. A non-family weekend.
That might sound cold and harsh but holy hell I am excited to sit my ass down and just eat dinner with Mike. In the past month we have seen and spent time with all the important parties of each of our families. It has been an absolute whirlwind and I am LOVING (i don't think that I can say that enough) but I am loving sitting down and not having to worry if all of my laundry is folded -- because it will get done tomorrow. You know why, because tomorrow I also have nothing on the agenda. It is pretty wonderful.
2. 4 days of working out
Yup. You can re-read that if you need. I worked out 4 days...in a row...this week. My ass is officially kicked. This is long overdue and I am now officially terrified of my upcoming 70.3 BUT at least I made it to spin twice this week and I even got in the pool this afternoon. I am pretty grateful for my health. I am grateful that I am able to push myself and that my body (though exhausted) helps carry me successfully through the day.
3. Please and thank you
We have been having a hell of a time trying to get Jack to say these simple words. RARELY he says "thank you." When you ask him he always says, "Welcome." I am not even sure what to do about that. But right now -- that is not the issue. Right now he just won't say it AT ALL. His little stubborn butt did not get milk this morning or his usual cartoons. He is just being stubborn so he can show a bit of muscle. Wowzers -- I have a feeling that he will be my toughest child hands down. His world is about to be rocked while he is in "please and thank you" camp.
4. My husband is a freaking ROCKSTAR
I have not been able to keep things balanced this month and he has picked up ALL of the slack. He does the dishes, the housework, and last night he even did the meal planning and grocery list. He put away all most of the Christmas decorations, he does bed time most nights and mornings quite a few. I am sure that he wants to strangle me at times and feels alone at others. I am so grateful that he is helping me to figure out some of these dreams. He is helping me figure out how to fit it all in. He is always funny, kind, and is ALWAYS ALWAYS there when I need him. He is the absolute best.
5. Good food, great company, and lots of time together
One of my favorite things is being able to spend time with friends and family. This month we have been able to give hugs, catch up and have FUN with our family. All of them. (I know you just read this approximately 2 minutes ago -- but I felt the need to remind you).
I am grateful that both of my parents have also survived the month of December. Our world was rocked quite a bit and I am glad that we are back on our normal axis. Grateful. Grateful. Grateful. And that is a fabulous feeling to end off the year.
Kara & John's house on Christmas night. Half of the party already left. Cheers!
I took the kids to the Children's museum at the beginning of break. On our way in we saw Zeke and his dad. Zeke is in boy scouts and I think that he is probably Owen's best friend. When I am with Zeke I do not stop thinking about Sawyer. They are so similar it freaks me out sometimes. Zeke's dad (uh...yes...that is what I call him) and Mike hang out at boy scouts so I have a feeling our families will just become closer as the years of Forest Glen continue.
All of the curls. Immediately after his bath SBJ has so many sweet curls. We have an obsession with them at our house. AND since our children rarely get bathed, we take pictures!
Dennis and Sam stayed with us for 3 nights. Our house was full and so were our hearts. I think that Nash was in heaven.
We went to my parents' house for Christmas Eve. My mom and I destroyed the kitchen with 2 batches of Christmas Pasta and we played games all evening. We made all of the boys take a nap on Christmas eve )which looking back was a TERRIBLE idea) but their moods were in tip top shape and we all had a great time.
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| Yes -- that is for real. |
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| Legit -- one of my goals in 2017 is for my children to have good haircuts. ALL. THE. TIME. |
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| My dad is doing awesome. I am not sure if our hearts could be any more happy with the outcome of that short disaster. |
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| Rooms for days. You get a work out when you try to chase kids around at this house. |
One of the best parts of this week was sitting down with Heidi and catching up on life. We were going to try and meet at the YMCA so I could get into the pool and not be scared since she would be by my side but we ended up going to lunch instead. I could sit and talk with her for hours. We actually sat for so long that my coffee got cold so I needed a fresh cup. Grateful that she keeps me on track with my goals!
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