Second daughter was watching my feed oatmeal to the baby and I had been explaining to her a few days ago why we introduce only one new food to a baby at a time, to watch for allergies. So today as she was observing baby eat, she said, "When I was a baby and you fed me new things, did you realize that I wasn't allergic to anything?" I replied that we did realize that. :) "So you called me, "Allergic daughter nothing?"
Something like that...
Last week for FHE we were playing Jenga and when hubs took his turn and didn't knock down the tower, two-yr-old son exclaimed with much animation, "You're impressed, Daddy! Good job!"
He is still figuring out how to use "I'm, my, mine, you're," etc. correctly. :)
Baby has his six-month exam tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how he is progressing. At his four-month exam he was the exact same height that his older brother was at that age, but 3 lbs lighter, so he seems so much smaller to me. But I still get a lot of comments that he is a big boy and he has been wearing 12 month clothes for a month and a half now. He is such a sweetie.
The two youngest are sick with running noses and very nasty coughs. Hopefully, their chests will clear out soon and it won't turn into anything worse.
You know those days (or weeks, or months) when you feel like you are living life with your head just above water? What do you do to cope, so to speak? What are your outlets?
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Hmmm, interesting you should ask that. What I just had to do last week and today was drop a few things from my schedule, such as helping out with home reading, in Anthony's class and taking out one of my radKIDS classes. I had too much going on and had to downsize or drown. This winter I've really relied on the warmer weather to help my sanity. Being able to send the kids out even for just 20 minutes helps keep my head above water.
A few of my coping strategies these days include piano playing, a movie for the kiddos, baking something yummy and writing. Sometimes reading too when I can get it in. RAD helps too on Wednesday nights, or some type of exercise. It's amazing how much the endorphins help when they're going.
I hope you all get better soon. We've had the cough/cold thing here too and some vomiting in between but seem to be on the mend for now. These winter months are hard. Give me a call when you have a chance if you need some girl chat or venting! I'm here for ya, sis! I love you!
Hi Kathryn. :) I know I don't comment much, but I can't pass up an opportunity to chime in on barely keeping your head above water. I know how that goes.
My situation is obviously different (and, I think, a little easier) since I'm dealing with a full-time job and 2 kids at home. My outlet is listening to church talks or the audio version of the ensign or books on tape while I drive to work. I have relied so much on the spiritual boost from those talks. BUT I know that if I didn't have that commute to work, it wouldn't happen. I think being a stay-at-home mom is incredibly trying in that you don't get those breaks.
I'm not sure what kind of advice I can offer in that regard. But I can say that I didn't even know I needed spiritual uplifting until I started listening to talks on the way to work. Turns out I really needed it and I look forward to it now. It calms me.
I guess I'd suggest putting them on an ipod and keeping one ear bud in while you're doing chores and stuff during the day. I'm a big fan of ignoring my kids (letting them play alone or watch TV while I do "me" stuff) periodically in order to regroup. :)
oh wow--this is EXACTLY how I felt last week! My mom called and I said, "Gah! I can't keep doing this! I am SOOO exhausted...I'm running on fumes." I was actually going to do a blog post on this after I'm done with my wrap-up of 2011, so I won't say all here--but "passion time" is SUCH a stress-reliever. Do something you absolutely love, even if for only 20 min or so. It does wonders.
Also, I totally agree with Molly. Nourishing your spiritual side is absolutely essential. Before I had 3, I'd always try to do scripture study in the morning. It totally set the tone for the day and made me such a better parent. And I am convinced the Lord expands your time when you put Him first. Now with 3, I'm too exhausted to get up before the kids...but I always read a Conference talk while I'm nursing. It really does keep things in perspective and helps me feel much more calm and in control...not to mention good reminders of what REALLY matters. i start to feel anxious and overwhelmed when I don't read the scriptures. DEF worth the sacrifice and the rewards are immeasurable.
Also, I always try to remember Pres. Uchtdorf's talk regarding the trees and what they do when they're stressed. Find ways to simplify your life. Relax your standards in some areas. don't take life so seriously. Remember to LAUGH and enjoy those little moments.
I think every mom feels this way frequently. I know I always need continual reminders. Hope those two kiddos get better soon and you get some time for yourself! If you ever want to talk feel free to give me a call!
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