Mommy Monday

One thing I've had to learn lately is that plans don't always go how you plan them. This is extremely true when you have little ones. I am all about schedules and planning but sometimes you just have to throw your hands in the air and let the chips fall where they may............ or the Legos, doll clothes, puzzle pieces, or whatever it may be. 

Since our schedules have changed up a bit lately it means we are pretty much gone all day Sunday and the usual household chores don't get done. This mean double duty Monday. I'm having to adjust but it seems to be going good. Homeschooling is just split up a bit more and she does part of it on her own, but my kid is a genius so that's not a problem....lol. 

I've had to realize if it doesn't get done no one will starve, go unclothed (yes pajamas are clothes), or or suffer in any way. I've strayed from my schedule and routine a lot lately and the world hasn't ended or anything so I guess all my worrying all this time wasn't necessary. 

Some days it's okay if the house is a mess, the dishes are dirty, and you live in your pjs all day. The kids will grow fast and I need to spend every min I can with them. 

Now for your viewing pleasure......

STORY TIME WITH KADEE AND DYLAN

 This is Kadee trying to get Dylan to hold the book to read it. 

 This face says it all........."mom tell her I can't read yet"

  

Holidays

Holidays always make things better. 

We are coming up on my favorite time of year, fall. The leaves change colors, football games, holidays coming up, and most importantly if you live in Texas...weather getting cooler. 

Last year about a week before Halloween we moved to New Jersey. It wasn't a permanent move, just a few months for my husband's work. My mother had spent a lot of time working on my daughter's chicken costume and when we moved it went unused. It's been hanging in the closet since. We tried it on this morning to see if we could use it this year. It fits!! Just a few minor adjustments need to be made. Now we're trying to figure out a matching costume for the little one. 

Me and my daughter flew home shortly before Christmas. On a side note I will NEVER fly home by myself again pregnant, and with a two year old. It was quite possibly the worst experience I've ever had. I was sick, having to maneuver a stroller, car seat, luggage, and my daughter around with no help from anyone. Cudos to the flight attendants that just stood there watching me struggle. 

We had a pleasant surprise waiting for us when we got home however. Our house had been decorated for Christmas. Tree up, gaudy lights around the porch, fake Santa on the kitchen counter...the whole nine yards. It was so nice to not have to worry about it. I hadn't planned on decorating since we had been gone but I didn't even have to worry about it. 

I'm looking forward to decorating this year. I'm hoping it'll be the last year were at these apartments. I don't mind renting, but apartment living is for the birds. As we are nearing the end of September I'm already thinking of decorating for fall for the porch. I already have hay bales and fall sunflowers (both leftover from our wedding). Wanting to maybe diy a wreath for the door. A few pumpkins around and call it done. Then to start thinking about Christmas. 

I've been dealing with a lot lately and I'm in real need of a joyous holiday season. I've been told we're moving forward but it is really hard to see that right now. It just seems like our baby steps are microscopic right now, but I guess at least they are still steps. I just wanna take this time to thank all my friends and family that have helped us lately with everything. We really appreciate everything and I don't know how we'd make it without y'all. After the nervous break down I had yesterday I KNOW I wouldn't make it without the support I have. 

Wellness Wednesday

My workout routine is up and going. I use the word routine lightly however. The evening walks are pretty routine but my resistance training isn't so routine. I do different things every day with some actual exercises thrown in. Most of my resistance training is what I'm going to call the mommy workout. It consist of playing horsey (bouncing my daughter on my legs with her sitting on my feet while i lift mu legs), airplane (letting my daughter "fly" on my feet in the air), walking around with my child attached to my leg, and other exercises that include my child. In addition to the "mommy workout" I'm trying to work my way up to some of these.

I do these activities every other day, walking once a day if I have a partner. 

I haven't really checked my actual number weight regularly, I don't have a scale remember, but when I have checked it it has fluctuated about two to three pounds. I do however notice a difference in my body and the way my clothes fit. Other people have seemed to notice it as well so I guess something is working. 

Im going to keep pushing forward with it and maybe soon I'll post a progress picture.