{March 2-8th}
Starting... the week stressing about Trump coming after Meidcaid (which all my children are on) and the Department of Education (through which Josh and I both find employment). I am so weary of worrying what he'll do next.
Relaxing... on Sunday and spending a little time working on the blog. I am frustrated that I've been behind all year. But I'm trying not to worry if they are slow coming, at least I'm getting through them!
Spending... some time chatting with Carly's friends' mom, and feeling grateful for connection in the neighborhood. Raising kids is so dang hard (especially my first girl, after years of only boys) and feeling like I'm not alone is priceless!!!
Taking... Carly to the orthodontist, followed by the donut shop. She did great at the orthodontist, despite the fact that whenever we're there she ends up in some kind of pain, poor girl!
Shopping... for shoes for Carly and myself, and for flowers for me. It was lovely to have a difference pace this week as her school was closed for the week due to electrical issues that resulted in an adult staff member being zapped near the elevator. Carly got a pair of sandals, a pair of vans and pair of the cutest booties in a women's size 7. (What!?!) I got a new pair of tennis shoes for Jazzercise, a pair of the cutest mint green/pink Adidas, and I ordered a pair of cow print Hey Dudes, which I am so excited about!
Bummed... that Logan's neurologist had to cancel his seizure follow up from December yet again since she is still sick. Hopefully we can get that appointment soon because I am ready to have some answers and so is Logan.
Picking... up schoolwork for Carly from her school's parent pickup. Her packet will be easily completed by our girl. But it was emotional picking up the packet. We just really miss our normal routine and our people. When we got home, though, we discovered Carly LOVES Mad Libs, and that was just the laughter she needed.
Learning... that Carly's school is closed for an additional week while they attempt to remedy the electrical issue. While it's not ideal, we will work to make the best of it.
Watching... The Ruby Franke documentary and feeling so sad and disturbed for her children, and everyone impacted. What a heartbreaking situation. I also caught a few episodes of The Crown with Josh. We are in Season Six, which is the one where Diana dies and I am holding my breath during every episode wishing I could change history. Finally, I was thrilled to start Love is Blind
Walking... around the block with Carly, trying to get in some steps and enjoy some time outside.
Talking... in counseling about my stress levels. I am dealing with clenching my jaw, suffering stomachaches and dealing with an eye twitch. It's the worst.
Spending... a special mom & daughter afternoon with Carly, getting ice cream at Baskin & Robbins (our favorite thing to do together) and then going to our local ceramics shop to paint some pottery. Carly chose a mug for herself to color and a rainbow mug for me to color. I also got to pick up the bunny rabbit I painted with my sister last week. It turned out so darn cute!!
Hosting... Carly's little neighbor friends for a play date in the front yard, where they set up my folding table and did arts & crafts for hours. I love their creativity so much!
Reading... The Quality of Silence, still, but I skimmed a bit and it's starting to pick up, thankfully. James is absolutely spell binding. I am listening to it for book club, and I'm so grateful I am reading it.
Attending... Jazzercise twice this week, and loving how I feel both during and after. It's a little bit of time that I cut out twice a week, just for me. I love the windows down, music blasting on the way there and home again, and I love the camaraderie of my workout friends.
Feeling... emotional this week as I am dealing with everything on my plate. I think that Carly's school closing was like the straw that broke the camel's back. I just feel like crying 24/7!
Attending... our first gymnastics lesson and it went swimmingly. Carly's teacher is kind and patient and Carly is so motivated and focused. I am so proud of her! At home she is constantly laying on her back, then holding her legs up in the air in what Josh jokingly calls "butt ups". Carly gets so frustrated (or at least pretends to) and it cracks me up.
Visiting... our local Grocery Outlet for the first time and finding lots of cool deals. It reminds me of Costco, though, as what they carry changes week to week. But Carly and I had a good time nonetheless.
Practicing... guitar for the first time with Elliot and feeling so thankful for him (and his patience!) and for Carly's dedication. She is just so darn cute with her little guitar!
Finishing... my 100 Small Things list and feeling excited for all I want to accomplish this year! (It's not too late to join us!)
Baking... sourdough, and I just can't get enough. Yummmm!
Sending... the kids to the land with Josh on Saturday, as I was worn out after a week of non-stop parenting with Carly home. I was grateful for the break, but to be honest, it wasn't long enough. Hah!
Grateful... that Jack seems to be doing a lot better. His anti-depressants are working, he's walking with Josh and is just his old self. It does my mama heart good to see it.
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"If you're exhausted, rest...
If you want to do nothing, let yourself do nothing today.
Feel the fullness of the emptiness, the vastness of the silence,
the sheer life in your unproductive moments.
Time does not always need to be filled.
You are enough, simply in your being."
-Jeff Foster
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