Wowzers
I pull my tired butt out of bed. Feeling good, refreshed. It is still dark outside, the days being shorter, crisper, cooler. The kids now wear long sleeves and sweaters on our outings around town.
Nine weeks.
That is all I have to prepare my family to move back to our country, home.
I am struggling to be super mom, super organized, super wife, super friend, super blogger, super packer.
I do not want to miss a thing. Ethan will be 6 months old next week. SIX MONTHS. He sits on his own, he has started to eat one meal of breast milk flavored oatmeal and ate a few peas last night. The teeth forever torture him but refuse to make an appearance. He sits in the tub, smiles and entertains us endlessly. I cannot miss this.
Becca is reciting her alphabet and beginning to recognize letters. She is drawing excellent pictures of people and things, that are not completely abstract. She is a struggle and a joy everyday. I cannot miss this.
I need to have days like yesterday. We all went to Music and Movement, story time at the library. We walked through the Farmer’s Market, purchasing organic, locally grown apples and pears for Ethan, cucumbers and honey sticks for Becca. After quiet time, Becca enjoyed a movie while I sorted and priced things for our garage sale. Ethan played on the floor, watching both of us. In the evening I steamed apples and pears, prepared them for freezing so my baby eats only the second best, after breast milk.
Can I keep up these expectations of myself?
Thanks to everyone for the great tips. I will be choosing winners and sending out emails this later weekend. Watch for the Silks contest mid next week. Have a fantastic weekend.
Oh my gosh that smile is just too cute!!!! Babies grow up too fast!!! I can’t believe that mine is almost two.
Sounds like such a great day. And no, you can’t have such high expectations of yourself. Too much, too much, too much. But cherish those great days. And soon, you will be settled, knowing you won’t move again for a long time (what a great feeling
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And the term is magical thinking.
Miss you, take yourself out for some chai tea.
God those babies are so yummy!!!!
I love your outlook.
I think you are doing phenomenally! ANd you know what, how and what you do may change, but you’ll still do it *your* way, which is what Ethan and Becca and your wonderful husband need. Nothing more. So remember, coming from you, nothing is second best. Life will even out and you can pick up speed again, for now, just take it day dy day and love every gorgeous moment!
Good for you for keeping the standards high [just don't be afraid to take a breather if the temperature rises]
Cheers
Those are some cute photos!
First off: I’m sorry I don’t visit your site more; whenever I try, it takes minutes and minutes to load your pages! But I do love it when I finally get here.
I actually DO think it’s possible to try too hard to be “super” at all things. I know, during my second child’s first year of life, I got a little “super” obsessed, and I started to feel manic inside–trying to cover every base all the time. I gradually have relaxed into just “being” when it comes to my kids, and it feels much better.
Of course, you’re amazing, and I respect what you’re doing, but do make sure you give yourself a break!
9 weeks - wahoo! All I can think of is “how exciting” - it will be mad pressure, but you know you will get there in the end!
I love those days where the simplest, most normal activities just add up to being one of the coolest days. I love walking to the library - only 15minutes from home, but takes a good 40 minutes by the time Olivia has balanced on edging, pick up stones, found other treasures, read every sign …… and the conversation - priceless!!
I can’t believe I missed the first contest…single parenting has seriously cut down on my blogging time LOL But I won’t miss the rest of the contests!
You don’t have to be “super” everything! Just take it slow (I know 9 wks! Or 8 now)! but take it one task at a time and one day at a time, and like you said - slow down enough so you don’t miss those little things; everything will come together with the move!
Holy cow?! 6 months??!! Already?! Is that right?!
I cannot believe that. It seems like just a month ago you posted on here that you were going to have him. I swear, I think after having the 2nd child, time speeded up even more.
I have said before (I think LOL) that Ethan has a million dollar smile! He is adorable. 6 months already, wow time flies.
Hope the garage sale went well.
Okay, can I have some of your energy? Please. We moved almost a year ago and the basement is still FULL of boxes and the bathrooms are still not completely unpacked.
You amaze me everyday!
Once again, beautiful pictures! You have very adorable children!
You have such photogenic children. I pray you’ll be able to get it all done without any hassles or feelings of missing out.
Expectations.. maybe not but goals.. DEFFINITELY! Everyone needs to have goals. Keep up your fabulocity and enjoy all your ‘down’ time with your gorgeous babies!
Gosh, you will be moving soon! Wow! Just do the best you can!
OMG!!! I have got to read your blog more often! I’m soooo excited to hear you will be moving back to Canada. I thoroughly enjoy reading about your adventures in the US, I’m sure you will have interesting ones in Halifax!
9 weeks - is that all?!!! Wow! Take it easy on yourself - you’re an awesome mommy! PS - Ethan is absolutely adorable!