1.) While growing up, my father (an architect) spent many countless nights and weekends at the office. Since Trent works for my dad, he now spends many countless nights and weekends at the office. This week in particular was one of those weeks. I was essentially a single mother of 3 children. This was tiring, stressful, exhausting, challenging, and trying. I did survive the week, though.
So, I learned that I can actually do it all. I can take care of 3 children by myself, keep a house clean, do graduate school homework, take dinner to people in need, and do yard work all by myself. Don't get me wrong... it was almost more than I could handle at times. There is a reason that it takes 2 people to have children because it takes at least 2 people to handle them all! I take my hat off to those women (and men) who do it themselves.
2.) While washing your windows outside, if they are especially dirty, try taking a Swiffer Wet (not the kind with the spray, just the wet pad you hook on) and use that to get the major dirt and grime off. Then, use Windex to clean the window. It worked well.
3.) After deciding to make my own baby food I have refused to buy it since. Although I do keep a few in the cupboard for when we are at restaurants, all the other baby food we used is made by yours truly. The lifesaver in this feat is the Baby Cook from Williams Sonoma.
This little appliance is easy to use and allows me to make baby food all day while still taking care of everything else.
I then use these to store it in my freezer.
Trust me... making baby food is SOOOOO easy!
4.) I learned to make jewelry! I made a quite adorable necklace and bracelet set this week because one my friends (who conveniently lives around the corner) was nice enough to come over and teach me one morning.
5.) Buying the supplies to make your own jewelry is definitely MORE expensive than just running to the mall and buying it yourself. But, not as rewarding, right???? It was fun, though, mostly because we got to sit and chat while we did it.
6.) There are some people in your life who you realize, no matter how hard you try, you will never be able to live up to their level of success. My friend, who shall remain nameless but probably knows who she is, is one of these for me. She has perfect hair, cute clothes, cute CLEAN house, obedient children, obedient husband, and somehow finds the time to hand make her thank you cards, participate in the school's PTA, be a room mom, hold a church calling, play bunko, and still flutter around as pleasant as can be. I am sure she has her moments, but I definitely feel inferior at times! And I am still trying to master the "snap of the finger" approach to disciplining my children. She has that DOWN!
7.) The grass is always greener.....
A girl I grew up with is currently traveling around Europe, sight seeing and working as a nurse. I stalk her blog. She probably doesn't even know that I do, but I can't help it. I am SOOO jealous! She has complete freedom. She gets to see the world. She only has to worry about herself.
The thing I keep telling myself is that I have an amazing life of my own. I have a roof over my head, a car to drive, adorable children, friends and family, and I am healthy. There are definitely things in my own life to be grateful for. Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees. While consumed in my own daily life it is easy to be self loathing. It take serious gumption to realize what you have be thankful for it.
8.) Goals are essential. I have a daily "goal" list, or otherwise known as a "To Do List". I give myself "goals" each day. I seriously couldn't survive without my lists. Somehow, being almost 30 and having 3 children has left me with practically no short term memory.
9.) I am a much happier person when it is not 105 degrees outside.
10.) Enjoy the journey because it is over before you know it.
4 comments:
Loved the update! First, I too was determined to make my own baby food with Brenna. She happens to be my least picky eater. Well worth it. Way to go!
Second, I'm sure my friend the traveling nurse in Europe would love to have what we have. But it would be nice to trade her for a week, wouldn't it? :) It's true, the grass is always greener on the other side! I'm positive it goes both ways.
Third, I'm pretty sure when I wake up there will be snow on the ground. Want to trade weather? :)
Heidi, I am a list person as well. It does make life a bit easier (actually much easier). The grass might be greener on the other side, until you get old, fat and your kids are all gone. Then the your grass is just full of weeds...so enjoy the journey. I think you are amazing and funny!
Glad you like the Beaba Babycook! Mine has made a reappearance to help me hide veggies in Julia's big people food. So I'm still using it, and it has its own place on the counter! :-) You are a wonderful person...miss you!
I often wonder what others think of me--i know we aren't supposed to care but sometimes I just can't help it. After reading this I can't stop laughing! That is a hysterical description that I want to claim is all wrong--but to be honest I love it-hahaha!!!
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