Motherhood...it's a lovely experience...most days!

The 5 Friends All Moms Need

Must figure out who my 5 friends are! lol

 

http://www.parents.com/parenting/relationships/friendship/the-5-friends-all-moms-need/

 

Good read!

Matt's Masterpiece

Silly photoshoot

While my sister was with us, I tried to enjoy all the time with us before she headed back to school. Silly fun #1 lol :

 

 

The dancing machine!

Matthew's first official boo-boo!

He's always running! This time he was chasing Mikey and ran right into the cofee table. :(  If he's not dancing, he's running! lol  We put neoporsin on the cut and he stopped crying after a few minutes.

We now keep the baby gate up, so he can't get to the living room...which means no more tornados passing through!!

Not sure if I'm ready

I washed, roller set, and flat ironed Tamya's hair for school and church.  She loved it so much that she decided to do her own photoshoot and send the pictures ot my mom and sister. lol.  Not sure if I'm ready for all this "pre-teen" attitude she has going on. SMH!

What's that I hear?

QUIET!!!  The boys were playing and Tamya was watching tv while Mike and I take down the Christmas tree.  :)

 

 

No added stress day #3

With my sister still here, we're able to go straight home, rather than stopping at Mike's aunt to get Mattie.  Gave the kids the order and I was able to come home, jump in the shower and play a game with them. We played Can Do Roo.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2976493

Product Description
Can-Do Roo has a pouch full of fun things to do! Pull out a card, and let the fun begin! The game teaches numbers, letters, colors, and shapes. Kids will have fun while learning as they hop like a kangaroo and act and sound like different animals. Game contains Can-Do Roo Game Pouch, 192 Cards, and instructions.

I'm tired from all the hopping, but it was fun!  I played before with Mikey one afternoon, but this time Tamya played with us.  Fun, fun, fun!

My Aha Moment!

 Every evening I found myself straightening up what I put away the day before...and I mean EVERY evening! Since going back to work a year ago, I realized I lost my interest in things I liked to do.  I became focused on having the apartment neat....the way I like it to be all the time, focused on a schedule/routine, busy with football and cheerleading for 4 months, busy with trying to be this ideal mom and wife that I forgot about myself.

While driving home, it came to me. I can say "Stop, I need a time out!". For the past two days, I've called home and gave the order, "the place better be SPOTLESS when I get home!".  For the hour ride, I didn't think about anything, but talk to Mike and relaxed.  (My AHA moment)

 

My sister's flight back to Alabama was delayed, so she's here with us.  I was able to goof around with her and the kids yesterday and watch a movie with her tonight! My mom misses her so much that she said she's coming over after church on Saturday. lol  Maybe we can make it a game night!!

It's time to get back to the basics and really enjoy my family!  I have to promise myself that I'll slow down and stopping trying to get everything done all at once.

All my interactions with people is saying to me "spend real quality time with your kids".  I'm listening Lord, I'm listening!....

Where's the momma?

I'm still waiting for the day Matt will say mama!!!  He'll try to repeat anything Mike says except mama. 

It's coming...one day! LOL

 

He's growing so fast! He'll put he dirty diaper in the trash and he's now shaking his head no when he doesn't want something.   He's still eating everything! lol