I don't have anything terrible exciting to share, but it's been awhile, so here are some random thoughts.
- Jeremy was out of town most of last week and it was rough. The kids and I did a lot (probably too much) and had some fun, but it was hard. I thought about my sisters whose husbands travel a lot and other wives whose husbands are in the military, but that didn't really make it any easier - it just made me feel bad about feeling like it was hard. Haha. Anyone have any tips for getting through? He has another trip coming up...
- Speaking of making it through things, I feel like the work week should be 4 days. :) It gets to be Thursday night and I am ready to pop some popcorn, turn on a movie and veg out (who's with me?). Obviously I need to toughen up here, people.
- Funny quote from today - Eli: "Mommy, Anna's trying to get in the toilet!" (he was trying to go the bathroom); I come in and she's sitting on the floor: "Did she get up? Did she put her hands in the toilet?" Eli: "No....I handled it....bravely." Haha, you should have seen the look on his face too. So proud.
- So I decided to break all my normal rules about not putting Christmas stuff up until after Thanksgiving and the boys and I pulled out the decorations yesterday and turned on the Christmas music. :) Thanksgiving is really late this year, okay? AND we're going to be in Idaho next week and then we decided to go down to California earlier and be there for Christmas, so we would have only had 3 short weeks to enjoy it all, so I decided November 20th was late enough. It's not all up, but it's getting there.
- Connor threw his pacifiers in the trash on Saturday and there has been much drama since. We've been telling him for months he'd have to get rid of them eventually, and I mentioned it again randomly, so he went and threw them away on his own. Oh boy. Every nap and night there have been tears mourning the loss of his beloved pacifiers, but it's about time they are gone (he'll be 3 in 4 months!). Tonight, however, was the first time he hasn't mentioned them. Hopefully we're turning a corner.
- Christmas gets more and more special each year with the kids getting older. We don't have a big tree yet, but we set up our little 4 ft one and turned off all the lights in the house tonight and watched the lit-up tree and sang a couple Christmas songs (Away in a Manger & Silent Night). Eli was really happy and said he felt good and we talked about the special spirit we feel at Christmas time. It was tender.
So...life is good and life is hard. Three kids feels like I'm drowning some of the time, but it's good to record these sweet and funny moments so I can re-read them and focus on the good that is happening. So thank you, blog, and thank you, family and friends, for the outlet. You're all wonderful!
And now I'm going to go eat some popcorn...
5 comments:
Hang in there Sarah. Remember, one day at a time.
Sarah you are SO AWESOME!! Hang in there, you can do it! I look up to you so much and think you are just the greatest. Thanks for always being a great older sis and for being such a good example. I can't wait to spend Christmas with you!!!!
I hear ya on the husband being gone - it's not easy, even if you don't have it as "hard" as other women. I try to take it one day, one HOUR at a time if I need to. I let things go, like feeding my kids healthy lunch (go ahead and have candy if that's all you'll eat!) or making sure the house is orderly and clean. You kind of go into survival mode when it gets hard, but you get through it. Buy yourself some Ben and Jerry's to enjoy ALONE after they're in bed, and pop that popcorn and watch TV by yourself without worrying about the laundry that needs folding or the dirty dishes in the sink. Then when you're feeling a little less worn down, you can tackle those other things. :) You're an amazing mom and I really admire you! Your kids are lucky to have you!
Sarah you are amazing! I love your blogs because you say what all young moms feel. You are so grateful but acknowledge the hard times too. This life is hard and it is meant to be. It is also wonderful and we learn so much along the way. I am so proud of you for the great wife, mother and daughter that you are. Enjoy the tender moments with your children because you will look back someday and realize how fleeting the years are when they are young. You have such a beautiful family and a wonderful life. We are all so proud of you. The kids will grow up and you will get through these early years. I love you!
I think you are superwoman, I really do! You are such a good mom and do so many amazing things like your cooking, planning fun outings, etc. Your kids are precious, and I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. Drive safely!
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