*Meet the newest member of our household.
Y'all - I don't even like cats. And I won't even go into all of the events that led to me adopting a shelter-bound, eight-week-old-kitten. But a week ago today, I ended up with a kitten in my arms and exactly zero things one needs for said kitten.
*Everette was still in his crib until a couple weeks ago. He could easily climb in and out, but never did when he was supposed to be in there for naps/bedtime. I was scared to put him in a bed! But, it was time. And on his birthday, I surprised him with bunk beds in his room, which he loves! And honestly, he's sleeping like a champ, and hasn't even skipped a beat.
*But whew, that boy. I've said it a million times before, but he is t-r-o-u-b-l-e. There may or may not have been two different occasions of items-lodged-in-the-nostril recently, which required the Nose Frida and lots of prayer to get out. (First a piece of fake play money, and next, a sunflower seed - for inquiring minds.) He also went through a stage of being curious about what was in the potty after he went #2. (No more details needed.) He is wild and curious and energetic and pushes boundaries and plays rough. He will also now spontaneously, and almost exactly when needed, say, "Mommy? I love you SO MUCH" multiple times a day. He is sweet, so sweet, and gosh I love him so.
*I must confess that we now have pizza at least once, sometimes twice a week for dinner. Being a full-time-working mama of three solo ain't no joke, y'all. But if I slap a vegetable on it, it has all the food groups, amiright?
*What's also hard? Apparently getting myself dressed, since last week I realized at about 4:00pm that I'd worn my leggings backwards to work all.day.long.
*I had a hard time weaning Brooks from breastfeeding. It just all happened so quickly... his first year of life went by in a fast-forward blur. But, we called it a day, and bid all things nursing adieu. And while I miss those sweet moments with him, it is nice to have my body back, all to myself, for the first time in almost two years.
*Yes, please. Anyone else? -->
*My kids love Ranch dressing, y'all. They are like dipping machines. They always want to dip any and every food item into ANYTHING. But mostly Ranch dressing. I'm going to put some in their Christmas stockings, in fact. #dontjudge
*I have to confess that I was so, so scared to publish this post - probably the most real and raw thing I have ever written in the six years of keeping up this little corner of the internet. I also confess that I'm not sure how I'll ever be able to thank everyone for the love, prayers, and completely overwhelming outpouring of support I've gotten from friends and family, near and far. And even anonymous sources... It has been the most humbling experience of my entire life. So thank you, thank you all. And please know that I will do all I can for the rest of my life to pay your kindness and selflessness and love and generosity forward. I promise. <3
*I don't have cable/satellite anymore. And the struggle is real. I miss it more than I should probably admit.
*This is a little late, but I have to confess that we went to Babyland General for CK's birthday in lieu of a party, and it exceeded my expectations. Several of her girl cousins, aunts, and her Bammy came into town, and it really was just the cutest experience.
*A couple weeks ago I tried to get the polish off of my toenails for three straight days with no luck. Like, I'd be sweating from scrubbing so hard with the cotton ball. I finally realized I'd bought non-acetone polish remover. Who even knew they made that?! It was like a cruel joke.
*My friend's brother started this company and I'm so mad I didn't come up with the idea myself! Brilliant! I've used their services once and will absolutely use them again and again. Need a new pair of running/walking shoes? KICKFIX to the rescue!
*Cameron prefers to be naked. Like, she more often than not walks around shirtless and pantsless. #lesslaundry? Truthfully, though, my mission is to always make sure she feels so confident in herself!
*Speaking of my girl, can we please talk about how incredible it is to see her learning how to read and write? I mean, I'm a teacher for Pete's sake, so I work all day long with kids and watch their little minds grow and see the lightbulbs go off as letters become words and sentences and paragraphs and stories. But oh-my-mama-heart ~ seeing your own child become a reader and a writer is one of the coolest life experiences I've ever had.
*And can we please give props to her amazing kindergarten teachers? She got in trouble today for being disobedient and had to have some quiet time in her room. I confess that I couldn't even be upset with her, when she snuck out to throw the following notes down from the top of the stairs:
"please please please please come up here and sing you are my sunshine"
"my heart feels all crushed up and sad"
Look at that inventive spelling and phonemic awareness! Also? Girl can't stand to disappoint her mama. <3
*And one more thing about my mini-me - she is 100% obsessed with school supplies. Like, she watches YouTube videos about notebooks and binders and markers and organization. Ha!
*Brooks is over a year old and I finally just put pictures in the frames in his room. Mostly because the other day Everette pointed to a frame with the fake, inserted picture that comes in it and asked me, "Mommy, who ARE these people?"
*I confess that I just discovered the Swiffer WetJet. Why didn't anyone tell me about this glorious thing?! I give my floors a good mopping every week (ish), because I have a one-year-old who likes to eat ALL THE THINGS. But man, this little gadget is a floor-cleaning game changer.
*I am the WORST at keeping plants alive. Like, give me all the tiny humans and I am 100% confident in my ability to be in charge of them. But throw a potted something-or-other in front of me and it's basically a countdown until it dies. So, don't ask me why - within the past three weeks or so - I now have five new potted flower arrangements outside, a lucky bamboo plant in my bedroom, a handmade succulent assortment, and three other mysterious indoor plants (because the sign promised they'd purify the air in my home #sucker). Add in the cat and three kids (and a Christmas tree) and the list of living things I'm now in charge of is up to like fifty three. #sendhelp I may or may not have to write "WATER THE PLANTS" in my daily planner. But at least I don't have to write "FEED THE CHILDREN," right?
*And speaking of that Christmas tree, my last confession is that I have - for obvious reasons - been a little anxious about the holidays this year. But I decided to dive right in to all things Christmas, because as my pastor reminded me through his sermon this morning, we need the Advent season, we need Christmas and everything it brings. So it may be hard, but dangit, I'm going to try to choose joy as much as possible within each holiday moment. I mean, how can I not when I get to experience it all through their eyes?
Have a wonderful week!!
I love you and think you are one of the most inspiring, strongest women I know. We must get together soon!!!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much for such a sweet comment. <3 And who is this?! Ha!
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