Boot camp this morning was fun. I'm finally starting to feel like I've got some friends there and that's important for me.
I had some fun with the kids in the middle of the day painting our nails. Yes, all of us. It was supposed to be just me and Sweet P, but the boys did not want to be left out. So, we painted their toes and then Baby B painted one hand while I was distracted with Sweet P's nails. So, he's got one purple hand. It's nice. It was fun to hang out with them like that though.
Poor Darling A napped through all the fun.
Tonight HH and I swam laps together. I tried out a new workout that I got from my sister. It was killer hard! But, it was fun to mix things up and have a new swim workout. And then we got the kids and we all swam together. It was Darling A's first time swimming. I thought she might be deterred by the FREEZING cold water.
No.
She was thrilled and delighted. She could not stop giggling as she splashed to her heart's content. It was so so so fun to watch her.
I love being a mama.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Day 1194: In Reverse
So, I think I mentioned that a couple of weeks ago I realized that I frequently get down on Sunday evenings, due to a compilation of all kinds of factors. Well, today I started out already down after last night.
So, HH stuck really closely to the schedule and plan we made to help avoid the Sunday Evening Blues. And gradually, things started looking up. It helped that I got to substitute as one of the teachers in Little M's class at church. So fun to sit in there with him and interact with him. He was so proud to have me and Darling A there. I love that it's still cool to have your mom around when you're six.
We capped the evening off with a nice walk around the neighborhood as a family. We had beautiful weather today. Seriously amazing and perfect. And I think I'm doing much better.
So, HH stuck really closely to the schedule and plan we made to help avoid the Sunday Evening Blues. And gradually, things started looking up. It helped that I got to substitute as one of the teachers in Little M's class at church. So fun to sit in there with him and interact with him. He was so proud to have me and Darling A there. I love that it's still cool to have your mom around when you're six.
We capped the evening off with a nice walk around the neighborhood as a family. We had beautiful weather today. Seriously amazing and perfect. And I think I'm doing much better.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Day 1193: Sowing
We had hardly any rain last summer and our yard took a big hit. Today we finally tackled all of the dead spots--in the rain, no less. As I shoveled dirt from the wheel barrow into a particularly large dry spot while getting drenched, I reflected that I would much prefer being soaked by rain than by sweat. Plus, I'm sure the on/off rain we had all day was perfect for helping our new seeds feel at home.
This is a somewhat daunting task we've had on our to-do list ever since the snow thawed. I can't express what a relief it is to have it done. Assuming it all "takes" and our lawn actually improves.
The really nice thing is that the past several weeks we have had so much planned to accomplish for the day that we never get close and I finish the day feeling really frustrated by all of the interruptions that naturally occur in the course of the day with four young children. Today we finished what we wanted to do and I even had time for a shower.
And then HH and I went out for dinner and a movie to celebrate his birthday--a few days late. It was a really really great evening. Yummy dinner (pad Thai!) and a fun movie. And, as always, a really great guy to hold hands and share everything with.
And then we came home and discovered that what we had believed to be water spilled by Baby B on the fitted sheet on our bed was actually some other substance. That refused to dry. We are pretty sure it was lotion, but we'll never know for certain.
And it just kind of piled onto the stress of all the other things he has recently destroyed, ruined, wasted, made a mess of. And then all the other stresses and worries decided to jump on the band wagon... and, well, you can guess where things headed.
Boo. Horrible end to what had otherwise been a great day.
This is a somewhat daunting task we've had on our to-do list ever since the snow thawed. I can't express what a relief it is to have it done. Assuming it all "takes" and our lawn actually improves.
The really nice thing is that the past several weeks we have had so much planned to accomplish for the day that we never get close and I finish the day feeling really frustrated by all of the interruptions that naturally occur in the course of the day with four young children. Today we finished what we wanted to do and I even had time for a shower.
And then HH and I went out for dinner and a movie to celebrate his birthday--a few days late. It was a really really great evening. Yummy dinner (pad Thai!) and a fun movie. And, as always, a really great guy to hold hands and share everything with.
And then we came home and discovered that what we had believed to be water spilled by Baby B on the fitted sheet on our bed was actually some other substance. That refused to dry. We are pretty sure it was lotion, but we'll never know for certain.
And it just kind of piled onto the stress of all the other things he has recently destroyed, ruined, wasted, made a mess of. And then all the other stresses and worries decided to jump on the band wagon... and, well, you can guess where things headed.
Boo. Horrible end to what had otherwise been a great day.
Day 1192: Workout Buddy
Today ended up being kind of stressful. Potty training Baby B is getting a little exhausting. He's doing pretty well, all things considered. But, I have to follow him around everywhere because he's not as reliable when I let him out of my sight.
So, my house is trashed and I'm getting nothing done and I'm a little tired of sitting on the bathroom floor and reading stories.
I shouldn't say that. I am grateful for this little boy and the effort he is making to get potty trained and I know it is a blessing to have someone to read stories to in the first place. Today was just long.
I went to the Open House at the kids' summer camps this morning. It was fun to have them show me all they've done and learned. They were pretty proud. It was a little chaotic because they were happening simultaneously, so I had to keep going back and forth between class rooms, but they seemed to be pretty understanding of my predicament.
Baby B's favorite part was definitely this moment. And he actually did a pretty good job of being gentle with that poor little snake, too.
So, best thing for the end of a stressful day--HH and I went for a bike ride together. My first time on a bike since before I got pregnant with Darling A. Which meant that I slowed to practically a crawl at every turn and corner, but during the straight parts, it was great fun! And it was just so nice to get out and have a good time with my HH.
Of course, some of that de-stressing was diminished when we got home and couldn't get our new bike rack off of the hitch on the van and I was wondering if we were going to have to somehow saw it off, but, in the end, we figured it out (thank you, The Internet!) and all was well again.
So, my house is trashed and I'm getting nothing done and I'm a little tired of sitting on the bathroom floor and reading stories.
I shouldn't say that. I am grateful for this little boy and the effort he is making to get potty trained and I know it is a blessing to have someone to read stories to in the first place. Today was just long.
I went to the Open House at the kids' summer camps this morning. It was fun to have them show me all they've done and learned. They were pretty proud. It was a little chaotic because they were happening simultaneously, so I had to keep going back and forth between class rooms, but they seemed to be pretty understanding of my predicament.
Baby B's favorite part was definitely this moment. And he actually did a pretty good job of being gentle with that poor little snake, too.
So, best thing for the end of a stressful day--HH and I went for a bike ride together. My first time on a bike since before I got pregnant with Darling A. Which meant that I slowed to practically a crawl at every turn and corner, but during the straight parts, it was great fun! And it was just so nice to get out and have a good time with my HH.
Of course, some of that de-stressing was diminished when we got home and couldn't get our new bike rack off of the hitch on the van and I was wondering if we were going to have to somehow saw it off, but, in the end, we figured it out (thank you, The Internet!) and all was well again.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Day 1191: Artifacts
Today was a good day. Sweet P and Little M have been attending a day camp in the morning every day this week with a couple of their friends. They are in separate classes and it is good for everyone to get a break from one another.
Plus, they're actually learning quite a bit and having a total blast at the same time.
And it makes focusing on Baby B a whole heap of a lot easier.
So, we're getting into a good routine and it's keeping everyone happy.
Tonight we went to a local history museum with the whole family. They had all kinds of neat stuff and the kids had so much fun exploring and touching everything. And it was just really nice to be together.
Plus, they're actually learning quite a bit and having a total blast at the same time.
And it makes focusing on Baby B a whole heap of a lot easier.
So, we're getting into a good routine and it's keeping everyone happy.
Tonight we went to a local history museum with the whole family. They had all kinds of neat stuff and the kids had so much fun exploring and touching everything. And it was just really nice to be together.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Day 1190: Celebrating HH
Today was HH's birthday. Sometimes I think I get more excited for his birthday than he does. My birthday is a big deal to me, so I can't help but make a big deal out of his.
And for the most part it was a success.
But, a few things went awry. Because Baby B has finally decided to commit to potty training and that means not letting him out of my sight at all.
He might have pooped outside all over the backyard yesterday morning when I made this mistake.
Good thing we're friends with our neighbors.
Anyway, I love my HH. It was fun treating him to a special day, even if he would have been happy without it.
And, of course, I'm grateful that he was gracious about the things that didn't turn out as intended.
I love you, HH.
And for the most part it was a success.
But, a few things went awry. Because Baby B has finally decided to commit to potty training and that means not letting him out of my sight at all.
He might have pooped outside all over the backyard yesterday morning when I made this mistake.
Good thing we're friends with our neighbors.
Anyway, I love my HH. It was fun treating him to a special day, even if he would have been happy without it.
And, of course, I'm grateful that he was gracious about the things that didn't turn out as intended.
I love you, HH.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Day 1189: A Fact That Seems Like It Can't Be True
I think I participated in my first ever 10k race today.
This seems weird because I've been running and racing forever. But, to my memory, this was my first 10k race.
I did race a 10k another time, but it was part of a triathlon, so it's in a different category.
Anyway, this morning's race was pretty fun. The weather was perfect. It seemed like the wind was always in our faces on the uphills and at our backs on the downhills. I might have preferred the opposite, but it was okay.
My goal time 48 minutes and I did it in just under 47, so I'm pretty happy. I pushed myself pretty hard the whole way. I would like to eventually be able to do it in 42, but for all that the last year has brought me, I'm really proud and pleased with that time.
And it pretty much kept me on a runner's high all day.
Super excited for my triathlon in four weeks!!!
Super grateful for HH and his support in these things since it means he's stuck watching all four kids by himself!
This seems weird because I've been running and racing forever. But, to my memory, this was my first 10k race.
I did race a 10k another time, but it was part of a triathlon, so it's in a different category.
Anyway, this morning's race was pretty fun. The weather was perfect. It seemed like the wind was always in our faces on the uphills and at our backs on the downhills. I might have preferred the opposite, but it was okay.
My goal time 48 minutes and I did it in just under 47, so I'm pretty happy. I pushed myself pretty hard the whole way. I would like to eventually be able to do it in 42, but for all that the last year has brought me, I'm really proud and pleased with that time.
And it pretty much kept me on a runner's high all day.
Super excited for my triathlon in four weeks!!!
Super grateful for HH and his support in these things since it means he's stuck watching all four kids by himself!
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