Couldn't think of a better title so that one is it. Actually, it is a pretty good day today. For waking up multiple times in the night, I had a surprisingly easy time rolling out of bed this morning.
The power went out last night. Just for a moment, long enough to turn off the air filter. Wide awake. Comes back on, then off again. Just as I was getting back to sleep, the power comes on again and with it the light in the bathroom. Awake again. Hubby automatically turned it on when he walked into the bathroom during the powere outage. Forgot to turn it off. I poked him to get out of bed and turn it off. On his way back to bed, he ran into the laundry basket. Even more awake.
Took a while to get back to sleep again. Just as I do, my child comes in. I tell them to get into bed until daddy gets out of the bathroom - getting ready for work. They lay their head on my shoulder and proceed to sniffle their way back to sleep. (Notice I said they went back to sleep. I can't sleep with a child in my bed. Wish it was different as there have been tooo many instances of children in my bed in the middle of the night or at naptime.)
Daddy gets done getting ready for work. Takes child back to bed. Get back to sleep. Child comes in again. Whines that daddy is getting ready to leave and don't want to bug him. I think to myself, why do you have such an easy time bugging me. Daddy comes up and gets child - back to bed. Child immediately pops out and starts whining. Drag myself out of bed and go tuck the child in. Have to tuck the other one in as well as they have woken up during the whining.
Get back to bed and back to sleep. You may be wondering what time it is and if I am just lazy. Well, lazy I may be but not in this instance. This all happens before 5:00 a.m. Yah! Who is lazy now? A bit later same child comes into my room - change diaper mommy! Change diaper and jammies as diaper has leaked - back to bed they go. Back to bed for me also. Toss and turn and get some little more sleep.
Finally, it is a more reasonable hour to wake up - 7:00 a.m. is reasonable for me I think. Wish it was more like 8 every morning. Children come in and wake me up. Get up, get ready, get breakfast, get clothes for children (older one already dressed), get diapers changed, get child off school, get home, vacuum, clean, child home from school, lunch, down for naps. Writing on Blog! Woohoooo!
What a busy morning. Somehow I took time out for FT, FV, and FW on FB. Love these acronyms. Now to get the dishes put away, new load in, ice my back, ready for a child to come over to play, ice my back some more. Gotta go until another day when I make time for this.
See ya!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Birthdays
I am not sure that birthdays and aging go together. I don't feel any older on my birthday than I do on any other days. Even though people seem to expect the 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 birthdays to whomp you on the head, it just hasn't happened for me yet!
I didn't feel any older this year than last year. Oh well, maybe I am getting younger in my head, just my body is getting older, maybe? I neglected to write on my birthday as I was too tired in the evening. It is a sad thing that I didn't because all of those good feelings I had have now faded and are a shallow passing memory already.
I remember thinking that I really should write. Even the next morning I was thinking about all the wonderful feelings I still had and how I should write them down. Then the unthinkable (why do we always say that when we think it) happened. All the good feelings and nice wonderful loves, hugs, and kisses in my emotional happy bank - deposited on my birthday by my dear husband - were swept away by a wave of disapproval and negativity. On a Sunday morning no less (as if we are soo much better on Sundays). It sure unmade the day for me.
To top my day off, all of the lessons at church were about love and family and husbands and wife communication, positivity, working together, couples prayers, etc. etc. etc. It was good and appalling at the same time. Who wants to hear about all of that wonderful stuff when it is not happening in your own life and should be? Especially, when you want it to be and the other person who should be hearing all of the information either refuses to go to class with you or is in the men's class where they so don't get the same info from the same lesson!
Once again, this too did pass. Things are a touch better. I am more calm now. And yesterday was a wonderful day until I backed into a dark green car in front of a dark green bush in the dark last night. Haven't heard from their insurance yet, but my husband assured me last night that we would be paying for my mistake for the next three years at least. Ahhhh, the postively negativeness of it all! Oh, well! Life goes on and good and bad things happen.
Off to bed for a nap today if I can manage it in between blogging and laundry and kids napping.
I didn't feel any older this year than last year. Oh well, maybe I am getting younger in my head, just my body is getting older, maybe? I neglected to write on my birthday as I was too tired in the evening. It is a sad thing that I didn't because all of those good feelings I had have now faded and are a shallow passing memory already.
I remember thinking that I really should write. Even the next morning I was thinking about all the wonderful feelings I still had and how I should write them down. Then the unthinkable (why do we always say that when we think it) happened. All the good feelings and nice wonderful loves, hugs, and kisses in my emotional happy bank - deposited on my birthday by my dear husband - were swept away by a wave of disapproval and negativity. On a Sunday morning no less (as if we are soo much better on Sundays). It sure unmade the day for me.
To top my day off, all of the lessons at church were about love and family and husbands and wife communication, positivity, working together, couples prayers, etc. etc. etc. It was good and appalling at the same time. Who wants to hear about all of that wonderful stuff when it is not happening in your own life and should be? Especially, when you want it to be and the other person who should be hearing all of the information either refuses to go to class with you or is in the men's class where they so don't get the same info from the same lesson!
Once again, this too did pass. Things are a touch better. I am more calm now. And yesterday was a wonderful day until I backed into a dark green car in front of a dark green bush in the dark last night. Haven't heard from their insurance yet, but my husband assured me last night that we would be paying for my mistake for the next three years at least. Ahhhh, the postively negativeness of it all! Oh, well! Life goes on and good and bad things happen.
Off to bed for a nap today if I can manage it in between blogging and laundry and kids napping.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Aaaaaah, the pain!
There is something about having a headache and having your children climbing all over you that makes the day sooo much worse then it was.
Today started out slow and continued that way. Tired when I woke up and didn't want to get out of bed. Somehow I dragged myself out of bed and got myself and my children dressed and ready for the day before preschool. I even collected the library books that were due. I was so with it for being slow!
Dropped the kid off at preschool, went on to drop the books off from one library and pick up the books from the other library. On to pick up the kid from preschool and home to lunch and hopefully naps. My hopes were dashed! The kids refused to stay in bed and take naps, which of course, meant that I didn't get my nap either. They also refused to leave me alone for my nap. Also got stuck with two poopy diapers. The oldest has got to become potty trained someday before kindergarten I am positive!
Well, I am still dealing with the slowness for today. Maybe I will be faster tomorrow. This chiropractic "care" is hard to deal with at first. One of those gotta hurt a bit before it gets better! I am hoping for the better soon.
Today started out slow and continued that way. Tired when I woke up and didn't want to get out of bed. Somehow I dragged myself out of bed and got myself and my children dressed and ready for the day before preschool. I even collected the library books that were due. I was so with it for being slow!
Dropped the kid off at preschool, went on to drop the books off from one library and pick up the books from the other library. On to pick up the kid from preschool and home to lunch and hopefully naps. My hopes were dashed! The kids refused to stay in bed and take naps, which of course, meant that I didn't get my nap either. They also refused to leave me alone for my nap. Also got stuck with two poopy diapers. The oldest has got to become potty trained someday before kindergarten I am positive!
Well, I am still dealing with the slowness for today. Maybe I will be faster tomorrow. This chiropractic "care" is hard to deal with at first. One of those gotta hurt a bit before it gets better! I am hoping for the better soon.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
How was "Mom" day?
Yesterday was great. Everything went as planned. Well, almost everything.
The counselor and I figured out the laundry issue. Now this may seem simple to most of you, but laundry has been an issue in our house. With me now feeling well, the laundry has been washed, dried, sorted into piles and left in the piles waiting for folding. After much discussion, the counselor and I decided that why fold the stuff! Unless I needed to fold it in order to fit it into the space, then why fold it. Just shove it in the drawer or the shelf. Amazingly, it worked. I came home and had almost all of the clothes put away in about five minutes.
For those of you who may be saying, how can she do that? Easy! Hahahahaha. The kids don't care about wrinkly clothes, I don't care about wrinkly clothes, and my hubby hasn't mentioned it as a concern so far. Besides, most of our clothing is the pull out of the pile/drawer now, put it on and in just a little while the wrinkles have worn out. As was evidenced by the shirt I pulled out of the pile yesterday morning and put on. By the time I made it to play group, there were almost no wrinkles left in it. If I time it so I actually put on my daywear clothing about a half hour before I leave the house, no one will know. Well, except those who read my blog that is.
The chiropractic evaluation went well until my back cramped up. I left feeling more hurty than when I went in, but after the 20 mins of ice on my back at home, it felt better. I am looking forward to this road of health treatment. Hopefully, once again, it will yield more results than the past roads have done.
I actually made it to bed last night before 10. Rocked the kids, then had some down time watching an on demand show while brushing and flossing my teeth. Multitasking is a great invention. Set my alarm for 6:45 am in the hopes that the kids would sleep in past that time. Went to sleep.
The counselor and I figured out the laundry issue. Now this may seem simple to most of you, but laundry has been an issue in our house. With me now feeling well, the laundry has been washed, dried, sorted into piles and left in the piles waiting for folding. After much discussion, the counselor and I decided that why fold the stuff! Unless I needed to fold it in order to fit it into the space, then why fold it. Just shove it in the drawer or the shelf. Amazingly, it worked. I came home and had almost all of the clothes put away in about five minutes.
For those of you who may be saying, how can she do that? Easy! Hahahahaha. The kids don't care about wrinkly clothes, I don't care about wrinkly clothes, and my hubby hasn't mentioned it as a concern so far. Besides, most of our clothing is the pull out of the pile/drawer now, put it on and in just a little while the wrinkles have worn out. As was evidenced by the shirt I pulled out of the pile yesterday morning and put on. By the time I made it to play group, there were almost no wrinkles left in it. If I time it so I actually put on my daywear clothing about a half hour before I leave the house, no one will know. Well, except those who read my blog that is.
The chiropractic evaluation went well until my back cramped up. I left feeling more hurty than when I went in, but after the 20 mins of ice on my back at home, it felt better. I am looking forward to this road of health treatment. Hopefully, once again, it will yield more results than the past roads have done.
I actually made it to bed last night before 10. Rocked the kids, then had some down time watching an on demand show while brushing and flossing my teeth. Multitasking is a great invention. Set my alarm for 6:45 am in the hopes that the kids would sleep in past that time. Went to sleep.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
It is all (most) about Mom today!
Today it is mostly about me. Ha ha ha! At least half the day is anyway.
Kid's time:
Up and at'em at 7 am. Breakfast and shower and taking the kids to playgroup at 10. That is their time today. I must admit that playgroup is also my time. I get to visit and associate with other mom's and friends. It is a good part of my week. When they don't come or are late, I am disappointed as my "up" basket doesn't get as full. I know, I know, I should be able to fill my "up" basket all on my own, but I am not there yet.
Then, the kids get to go over to a friends house and play. We hope they play nice. Maybe (don't believe it) at least one of them will take a nap!
Mom's time:
You already heard about playgroup. Mommy now gets to go to the counselor and dump. Hopefully, we will be able to figure out how Mommy can balance being a Mommy, wife, and self. Oh, and don't forget serving family and others outside of family without going bonkers. Learning how to recognize when it is too much before it is way overboard is a skill I have yet to acquire. This is one of the reasons for the counselor sessions.
I get to go to a chiropractic evaluation this afternoon/evening. I am hoping that taking this route will help me to feel better. I am so sick of taking all these pills and supplements in the hopes of feeling better and then having it not happen. I won't rant about doctors because I took care of that the other day, but I am very tired of going to doctors and not feeling better after taking their advice. It is a long process I know and all sorts of things to possibly work through before we find the thing or things that may be the problem. I am hoping that this one thing will help me out. If I don't feel more rested and energetic, I am never going to make it through my kids growing up years. I think my husband won't make it with me either as he doesn't want to do "everything".
Well, I better get on to taking that shower before playgroup so my friends don't have to smell the stench. On with the day! Someday I will figure out how to show this to other people.
Kid's time:
Up and at'em at 7 am. Breakfast and shower and taking the kids to playgroup at 10. That is their time today. I must admit that playgroup is also my time. I get to visit and associate with other mom's and friends. It is a good part of my week. When they don't come or are late, I am disappointed as my "up" basket doesn't get as full. I know, I know, I should be able to fill my "up" basket all on my own, but I am not there yet.
Then, the kids get to go over to a friends house and play. We hope they play nice. Maybe (don't believe it) at least one of them will take a nap!
Mom's time:
You already heard about playgroup. Mommy now gets to go to the counselor and dump. Hopefully, we will be able to figure out how Mommy can balance being a Mommy, wife, and self. Oh, and don't forget serving family and others outside of family without going bonkers. Learning how to recognize when it is too much before it is way overboard is a skill I have yet to acquire. This is one of the reasons for the counselor sessions.
I get to go to a chiropractic evaluation this afternoon/evening. I am hoping that taking this route will help me to feel better. I am so sick of taking all these pills and supplements in the hopes of feeling better and then having it not happen. I won't rant about doctors because I took care of that the other day, but I am very tired of going to doctors and not feeling better after taking their advice. It is a long process I know and all sorts of things to possibly work through before we find the thing or things that may be the problem. I am hoping that this one thing will help me out. If I don't feel more rested and energetic, I am never going to make it through my kids growing up years. I think my husband won't make it with me either as he doesn't want to do "everything".
Well, I better get on to taking that shower before playgroup so my friends don't have to smell the stench. On with the day! Someday I will figure out how to show this to other people.
Monday, November 2, 2009
What a Day!
You know those days when you just want to go back to bed? Well, this wasn't one of them. I love being a Mom to my kids. I also enjoy the little time I get to do me stuff. Today was not a me stuff day. I must make some time this week for me stuff so I can be better at Mom stuff. And even wife stuff.
With the time change, I was expecting to be woken up early by the kids and have to get going fast. For a change, I slept in and got up before the kids! It was amazing. Decided since my hubby was home, that I would make a long overdue doctor's appt.
Wasn't feeling too well before I called, so I made sure that I scheduled in extra time. I have found that scheduling extra time helps the doctor not feel so rushed to get to the next patient. At least, that is what has happened in the past. Not so today. Today the doc arrived 25 mins late to my 40 min appt. Was condescending, and then, when I mentioned the rushed atmosphere, had the utter gall to say that there were sick people to be seen.
Amazing the kind of service that happens nowadays. After the brief appt was over, I still had the wherewithal to ask for and receive a comment card that I quickly completed and dropped in the mail. No more will I be stomped upon by those to whom I am paying money, without some feedback as to the service!
Wonderfully, though this experience was, to say the least, not uplifting, I felt much better after it was all over. Making the effort and having a say was important to me.
I decided to start a blog. Writing about what happens in my life can be cathartic, even if no-one reads it but me.
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