My first week home alone with both kids has been very eventful to say the least!
The first day Aidan had some sort of tummy bug and was vomiting all afternoon. And since it was my first day without Chris I was doing laundry and cleaning, the kind I can't do when he's around.
Then Chris had a really bad day at work, a system that he created / designed went down at work. And it's a very visible system all 3000+ people use it. So he stayed at work until 9pm and when he got home he had to work from home and didn't stop until 1am. So no break for mommy that day!
Then to top off a really fantastic day, I get a FB message from a "friend" bitching me out. It's so childish and petty.
The second day, Tuesday, I took the boys to Target to walk around. Our first trip out went great! And that afternoon my MOM called me. We haven't spoken in almost 2 years. So I guess we are on the road to reconciliation. However, I think too much damage was done to ever have a really great relationship.
Again, Chris had to work late and work from home again. So mommy didn't get a break that day or night either.
Yesterday, I woke up feeling like I was drug behind a truck; stiff, sore, headache and just feeling miserable! I've lost 5 pounds just in this week from forgetting to eat, nursing Keegan and running around like a crazy woman.
Aidan was acting up and I just didn't have the patience with him. He had a few time outs! I know it's an adjustment for all of us, including Aidan but I think his behavior was just a 2 year old thing. It's adorable! NOT!
But last night Chris came home early, took the boys and let me go do whatever I wanted or needed to. I went to the gym, signed up for my membership. Chris started going to Planet Fitness so I went to check it out, it was really neat! I loved it! So I got the package with unlimited free tanning, you can bring a guest for free, free personal trainer and they are open 24 hours a day. All for $19.99 a month! I ended up walking on the treadmill for a little bit, I'm allowed to start walking and using the elliptical, just no weights yet!
Today...is going to be a good...i hope! I'm driving out to see one of my MOPS friends and she is going to take pictures of Keegan. She is working on her photography and hasn't tried taking (professional) pictures of a newborn. I was happy to help, not to mention its nice to have some adult conversation! God love her she has 5 kids!!! :)
I'm still dealing with issues from my friend. I've tried taking a non-confrontational approach but she is still trying to drag me through the mud. I'm done dealing with it. The sad part, she is/was Aidan's Godmother. But she hasn't been around since he was infant. But she is blaming me for us not getting together. But she just has too much on her plate and is blaming everyone else. But now she is a toxic person in my life.
Tomorrow we have MOPS. It will be the first MOPS since I had Keegan that I am bringing both boys! I went last time but I only took Keegan. I am looking forward to it, we are making coupon books for our husbands. :) And I need my MOPS fix. I swear when I get home from MOPS I am a better mom and wife. I love the ladies and they make me feel like I belong and I'm doing a good job!
Anyway, I better start getting the kids ready for our day.
2 comments:
Oh Tara, I just kept nodding my head in agreement while reading your post. Yep! Been there, done that :) Avery has had more time outs, I spent a week cleaning up barf while also taking care of a newborn, etc. And if I didn't have MOPS to look forward to I think I would go insane :) Getting used to having two has definitely been a challenge for me. I'm sorry you're having to deal with friend/mother issues at the same time. Keep up the good work mama :)
You know, I dunno if I told you this, but when I was having a really rough time a few months ago, you were my shining light. You were to me, what MOPS is to you! I always felt so much better after spending time with you! :)
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