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Gosh, I felt so stressed today, which I hate. I mean, HELLO, it's Saturday!! It's the weekend!! We had a great morning... we packed up the family and headed out to a group walking event sponsored by Corporate Challenge through Chris's work. The walk took place at a park and we walked with the mayor. Registration began at 8:30 am and he finally arrived about 9:20 am (I swear it was 90 degrees by then!!) Michael drank a bottle and passed out and believe it or not, Jake was very patient. It was awfully hot during the walk and this nice lady from Chris's work carried Michael for a majority of the way. That chunky monkey is heavy!! He had a cute little hat on to protect his head from the sun. Jake rode on the back of the stroller most of the way... making the walk a little more strenuous to say the least.. LOL!! Overall, it was a fun morning. When we got back to the house, Chris worked on random house fixer-upper things (painting, patching spots on the walls, etc.) and I cleaned. We thought for SURE, that Jake would nap due to the outing in the morning.. but NOPE!1 That boy ate like a pig (which is normal lately) and terrorized his brother. My mom came over so I could help her with her resume. It was a productive day. I guess I just always feel like there is a million things to do and not enough time. It seems like during the week I just GO, GO, GO, and then Saturday comes and I have to keep GOING!! I love my children, my husband, and my house... and I love spending time with them. I wish I didn't have to keep up on the laundry, cleaning, and all the other "stuff" that I don't have time for during the week. I don't mean to sound like a big ole' cry baby. I know my anxiety and stress is self-induced.... LOL... I guess I just want everything to be perfect and I feel like it is my job to make it that way. I also realize that there is no easier solution than to just be PRESENT in my life. I know that being a stay-at-home mom isn't the answer. My husband is wonderful and truly gives 110% to our kids and keeping up the house. I know that the house will never be clean enough and the laundry will always wait. I don't want to look back on my life and wish I spent more time with my family.Anyways, update on the boys....Michael is getting his top two teeth in... poor baby. He is teething like a crazy man and will eat ANYTHING and everything. Hence the "bite" he gave to my thigh today. It wasn't hard, but boy, it sure did surprise me!! He's growing so big and strong, I swear, the boy will be in size 18 months in the next month!! (He's only 9 months old!)Jake is known as Dr. Jeckyl Mr. Jake lately. So sweet, so smart, so funny... but so controlling and tempermental! Yikes!! Terrible two's are NOTHING!! Mr. Independent loves us, but hates us. Love his brother, but wants to antagonize him. Wants to do every single task himself, but refuses to ask for help, even if he knows he needs it. AHHHHH (that's me breathing....) None the less, he IS feeling better now after the surgery, which is good.School is coming to a close, which is a nice thing. I'm so looking forward to having the month of July off. We are planning a little family vacation..... don't know details yet... but still excited!
Look at those smiling faces!!!
Having a relaxing, lazy day at home with the boys. It's nice. We are heading over to Chris's dad's house for a little family get-together this afternoon. It's been awhile since we've seen everyone.
We went out for dinner and drinks last night (to celebrate my birthday, but we couldn't go out last weekend because Jake was still recovering from surgery). It was awesome! I picked a new restaurant that we've never eaten at before called "Tao" at the Venetian. The atmosphere in the restaurant is incredible!! Then we headed over to the restaurant where my brother works called "Sushi Samba" which is at the Palazzo. He got us some free drinks (sweet!) and we hung out for a bit. It was great to spend a night with my husband. I love talking with him and it makes me remember all the reasons why I feel in love with him in the first place.
I know it's Mother's Day and all, but I truly couldn't be the mother I am without him being the father he is. We are such a team. He makes me a better person. I feel so blessed to have created these boys with him. Chris was sweet and let me sleep in today. He knows that is the BEST present ever. ;-)
The night before Jake had surgery, we had a "Goodbye Tonsils" celebration with a cake and everything! (the only candle I could find was a big number 1, so hence the big ole' candle!!!) It was an oreo cake... Mmmmmmm!!! Jake's favorite! He only likes the frosting though, so he only ate the top half.
We read a book about having surgery that had a similar situation, so I "stole" the idea from the book.... I don't know if it really helped. If anything, it got him all excited and now he thinks we are all crazy. Like, "Why the hell did we celebrate when I feel like sh*t???" Well, we are crazy, but in a good way. ;-)
Hopefully it was the thought that counted...
Hello! This weekend was my birthday..... A whopping 32 years under my belt!
I actually had to go to the DMV to renew my license. Damn. I liked my last picture, too. And now a days (gosh, that made me sound old!) the DMV doesn't even give the license to you right then. They mail it! So, I don't know if the new picture is decent. We didn't get a chance to celebrate this weekend due to Jacob still recovering from his surgery. He is very needy at this point and neither one of us wanted to leave him yet. That's okay though! That means we'll get to celebrate TWICE! :-) I still haven't chosen where I would like to go to dinner.... I need to decide if I want one of the places we usually go, or venture out to a new restaurant. I'm not really picky, but I'm leaning towards a new place.
I received many wonderful gifts from my family this year, but the greatest blessings I already had. A loving, sensitive, supportive (and handsome, dare I say...) husband who loves me and my crazy ways unconditionally; two adorable boys who think I am a Goddess (or a princess.... he he..see previous post); a supportive, caring, active family that is involved with the boys; I am so thankful of the people in my life that love me.
When I think about all of the changes that have occurred in my life over the past few years.... I am in awe. The one that has changed me most is becoming a mother. I am truly learning to surrender myself and have faith that God only gives me as much as I can handle and I am learning not to "over-think" each change and situation that I encounter.
I look forward to another incredible year with much more learning, love, and memories!!
