Been a crazy exhausting 2 weeks..
We all were sick last week with the flu bug that’s going around.
not fun. and it took another week to get everyone back to normal.
and by normal I mean just able to function.
not fun. and it took another week to get everyone back to normal.
and by normal I mean just able to function.
I went to put something in the microwave and put it in the freezer…….
That’s up there with getting into the shower, partially dressed….
During the Super Bowl I asked what Inning it was……
My brain is a tad fried lately.
:::SCENE :::Two very sweet but very tired babies
taunting each other in the car and “crying”:::
Me: “I don’t feel human anymore”
Ben: “I think I’ll walk home”
hahaha..ahhh. I can laugh now. ;)
Ben and I have this ongoing joke where we will be talking to each other or something and then suddenly be slumped over snoring. haha. (dorks)
The girls are finally sleeping through the night though!
I could count on one hand how many nights sienna in her LIFE has slept straight through the night. And sophia went through this “i’m scared!” phase.
so..we are feeling AWESOME about that.
for those of you who have babies who slept through
the night since they were born..
lie to me. ;)
hahaha..ahhh. I can laugh now. ;)
Ben and I have this ongoing joke where we will be talking to each other or something and then suddenly be slumped over snoring. haha. (dorks)
The girls are finally sleeping through the night though!
I could count on one hand how many nights sienna in her LIFE has slept straight through the night. And sophia went through this “i’m scared!” phase.
so..we are feeling AWESOME about that.
for those of you who have babies who slept through
the night since they were born..
lie to me. ;)
Don’t get me wrong..I LOVE being a mom..
Each stage of parenthood has it’s challenges..
Each stage gets easier than the stage before..
The other day I found myself thinking..
I can’t wait till they are in high school and they will go out and do stuff on their own..
and then I realized…
WHAT AM I THINKING?!???
THAT SOUNDS SCARY AND STRESSFULL AS HECK. :)
So I was content the rest of the day with chasing babies..being chased by babies.. being tackled and then comforting the smaller one who got smooshed by the bigger one during the tackling.
But I have to admit..
and I’m guessing I’m not the only one..
but there are days as a mom you are being touched non..stop.. someone is pulling on you jumping on you crying on you spitting up something not sure what it is on you…
Luckily..there is such a thing called grace.
and God gives it to you to get through moments like that!
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest.
[I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.](Matthew 11:28, AMP)
We just need to ask for it. and I do… I beg for it some days.. haha..
Because my sweeties have way more energy than me..
and also veryyyyy high pitched crying/laughing sounds. ;)
But I have to admit..
and I’m guessing I’m not the only one..
but there are days as a mom you are being touched non..stop.. someone is pulling on you jumping on you crying on you spitting up something not sure what it is on you…
Luckily..there is such a thing called grace.
and God gives it to you to get through moments like that!
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest.
[I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.](Matthew 11:28, AMP)
We just need to ask for it. and I do… I beg for it some days.. haha..
Because my sweeties have way more energy than me..
and also veryyyyy high pitched crying/laughing sounds. ;)
Since being featured in Etsy’s Newsletter and all over Pinterest I’ve been swamped with Printable Orders for Valentine’s Day. (VERY THANKFUL!) Not a bad problem at all!
But orders were coming in every few minutes for chunks of time….and
working from home has it’s advantages
and dissssadvantages.
Example:
But orders were coming in every few minutes for chunks of time….and
working from home has it’s advantages
and dissssadvantages.
Example:
She’s cute but trouble. ;)
Sometimes you have to give up..and PLAY.
I overheard the girls playing with their daddy…Sophia:” You’re the fairy Godmother.. I’m the angel..no you’re the angel..I’m the fairy Godmother..Sienna is the princess.”
I overheard the girls playing with their daddy…Sophia:” You’re the fairy Godmother.. I’m the angel..no you’re the angel..I’m the fairy Godmother..Sienna is the princess.”
I would like to consider myself an expert hide and go seeker…..
And tickle monster.
I should add this to my resume.
I also should add.. makes cute babies.
Sienna is a snuggler right now.. and hugger.
I LOVE their hugs.
Even if they do it with a mushed banana in their hand that is getting alllll
over my back/shoulder and I don’t realize until the end of the day and no oneeee told me about it.
LOVE them. :)
Sienna is a snuggler right now.. and hugger.
I LOVE their hugs.
Even if they do it with a mushed banana in their hand that is getting alllll
over my back/shoulder and I don’t realize until the end of the day and no oneeee told me about it.
LOVE them. :)
This post was meant to make you feel AWESOME about your parenting…
or make you realize you are not alone in the beautiful insanity that is motherhood. :)
Colleen B
February 12, 2012 at 10:17 pmHey! It’s so funny how things/sermons/quotes/blog posts…whatever… hit you right when you need to hear them. Like what you said about asking for grace and the verse from Matthew. Needing to hear this right now!! We moms need to stick together. There is nothing like this season in our lives right now. So glad to know you as a friend!
Patty D
February 12, 2012 at 11:31 pmIt’s been rough here too. Thanks for the words of encouragement! And are both members of the “my child doesn’t sleep through the night” club…and mine is 17 months! Blessings to you in this new week.
Christine
February 13, 2012 at 12:13 amI’m too tired to even comment, where is the ‘like’ button!?? haha.. great post Natalie
Tracey @ My House of Giggles
February 13, 2012 at 12:56 amOh my goodness…I am SO there right now! Every day, I feel completely burnt out by the time bedtime comes around! So glad to know that I’m not the only one. Wouldn’t trade it for the world, tho…..but we’re still allowed to “vent”, right?;) hang in there, you’re an amazing momma!!
Nabeel
February 13, 2012 at 10:42 amYour baby is very cute. So beautiful pictures. Make your baby’s next birthday party more enjoyable on Charlotte Party Bus.
Natasha
February 13, 2012 at 10:59 amHere ya, from the other neck of the woods. Ps. Sienna’s gray ruffled skirt/leggings combo. Adorable. Favorite pic is when her bum is in the air hanging over the table. So sweet. :)
Krista
February 13, 2012 at 12:35 pmOh girl, we have been there! Neither of my boys were “sleepers” either. My oldest is almost 6 and just had some issues again this past week. I figure we won’t really sleep until they move out ;)
Anonymous
February 13, 2012 at 12:41 pmThis made me laugh out loud, numerous times. Last week was a challenge and had several break downs thinking, “HOW CAN I DO THIS!” Must have been the full moon. Thanks for sharing!
Christy from fountains of home
February 13, 2012 at 12:43 pmHaha I hear ya with the little kid craziness! Aren’t the days where they don’t stop touching you insane sometimes?? I just had my fourth and my oldest is 4 so sometimes I wonder how I get through the day. But they are growing up so fast, sometimes I can’t believe it and wish they’d stay small!
Good luck this week-I’m sure it’ll be much better than last!
Laura@Cowboy Boots
February 13, 2012 at 2:59 pmur post sounds like my life the past 5 weeks….i’m a walking preg zombie on my feet thanks to a tummy bug…pink eye…fevers …and nasty coughs that keep babies up for hours a night
if it helps…lily is 3 and still doesn’t sleep through the night…and with the fever reid has been having he finally slept through the night.
i tell hubs i wish i could fast forward to 3 yrs later…and he said ‘what? and miss all this fun?” haha
Mrs. Chock
February 13, 2012 at 3:08 pmYou made me feel awesome! Thanks, BBM. I appreciate you!
-mrlchock
Honolulu, HI
Ashley
February 13, 2012 at 5:30 pmI am right there with you. I swear my boys only have two modes: full force or sound asleep!
Praying for you, mama…we gotta stick together! :)