Well, I'm a real loser at the daily blogging thing. But - I'm STILL super grateful.
Warning: This post may refer to breastfeeding and the associated body parts and/or apparatuses used to facilitate said feeding.
Day 19: Kia
Today was grocery day. Boy and I ran a few errands after picking up our groceries as well, including a large mirror for the bathroom. I managed to fit Boy, the stroller, the groceries and the mirror in my beloved 2011 Kia Optima. We've had the car for over a year now and I've never regretted that car choice for a second.
Day 20: Naps
Last night was rough. Boy was up a lot, leaving both of us pretty exhausted today. This afternoon we snuggled up together on the couch and took a nap together. It was so warm and relaxing napping together - what a rare treat!
Day 21: My breast pump
I spend about 45 minutes a day tucked away in a small recording room at work to ensure that Boy gets breast milk to eat while I'm away. I've been doing this three times a day since I came back to work 9 and a half weeks ago (longer then I was on maternity leave - time keeps mooooving!). I'm still a little shocked sometimes that we've never had to supplement and that he's only had breast milk from the day he was born. This is something I'm really proud of. I wouldn't have had a problem, really, if supplementing had been necessary, but I'm glad I've been able to [with the help of my trusty Medela pump] provide for him even when it has been hard. I remember the first few days back at work and seriously wondering if I'd be able to a) provide enough and b) do this three times a day, every day. And here I am now, still pumping and sticking to it.
Day 22: My fam
This week is Spring Break at school for the hub. I took a half day at work so we could finish (ha, right) the bathroom. After finishing the repair in the drywall and texturing, we had a bit of a wait time. The weather was approaching 50 degrees, so we put Boy in the stroller and the pups on their leashes and went for a nice, long walk. It was beautiful and so much fun to be out as a family. We don't get to do that much since we are really never together during the daylight hours. I love my fam so much and just love every minute we are together.
Day 23: Pay Day
The 15th (tomorrow) is pay day - and that always rocks.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
Days 17 and 18
Okay, okay. So I'm not fully back into the daily blog swing. I've got my reasons - but part of this whole guiltless thing would indicate that I don't have to make excuses for myself, so I won't.
Day 17: Daddy
Thursday, while I was at work, I got a text from the hub containing a photo of Boy smiling big and happy from his play gym. Such photos have a way of filling my heart to capacity. I was just struck with such gratitude that Boy has such a great daddy who is able to care for him every day. That I've got someone who is able to send me pictures throughout the day and make sure I don't miss out on any of the fun stuff going on while I'm working away.
Day 18: Paint
Today is PAINTING DAY in the bathroom. After work, Hub and I are going to meet at the hardware store and pick our final paint color. Then, we're going to go home and get our paint on (well, actually I may paint while Hub works on homework and entertains the boy - but he'll be watching me paint). If you noticed, the picture of my floor from the last post is rendered relatively ugly by the fact that the greenish wall hue totally clashes with the new, warm brownish hue of the tile (with some blue accents). I've hated the wall color since we moved in, but we knew we wanted to do an overhaul of the bathroom, so we held off on painting until we repaired the wall and removed the old vanity.
Paint can just make everything feel different and better - and it's not too much work, either. Especially for a room as small as our bathroom.
So, I'm excited to get those walls painted tonight and then put in the vanity and toilet tomorrow and watch our bathroom makeover come to a finish.
How many people do you know who DIY'd their bathroom makeover with a 4 month old baby? It's pretty empowering.
Day 17: Daddy
Thursday, while I was at work, I got a text from the hub containing a photo of Boy smiling big and happy from his play gym. Such photos have a way of filling my heart to capacity. I was just struck with such gratitude that Boy has such a great daddy who is able to care for him every day. That I've got someone who is able to send me pictures throughout the day and make sure I don't miss out on any of the fun stuff going on while I'm working away.
Day 18: Paint
Today is PAINTING DAY in the bathroom. After work, Hub and I are going to meet at the hardware store and pick our final paint color. Then, we're going to go home and get our paint on (well, actually I may paint while Hub works on homework and entertains the boy - but he'll be watching me paint). If you noticed, the picture of my floor from the last post is rendered relatively ugly by the fact that the greenish wall hue totally clashes with the new, warm brownish hue of the tile (with some blue accents). I've hated the wall color since we moved in, but we knew we wanted to do an overhaul of the bathroom, so we held off on painting until we repaired the wall and removed the old vanity.
Paint can just make everything feel different and better - and it's not too much work, either. Especially for a room as small as our bathroom.
So, I'm excited to get those walls painted tonight and then put in the vanity and toilet tomorrow and watch our bathroom makeover come to a finish.
How many people do you know who DIY'd their bathroom makeover with a 4 month old baby? It's pretty empowering.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Days 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Sooo, it's been a busy past few days. I have been writing down each day the thing I intended to blog about (so I'm maintaining my attitude/challenge of gratitude!). I'm going to catch up quickly today and hopefully get back to my daily blogging.
Day 10: I am thankful for March.
The promise of spring to come.
Day 11: I am thankful for being a grown up.
Hub and I had a new bed delivered yesterday. It's kind of life changing what having a real bed can do for a room. I LOVE it and it makes me feel so much more grown up to have a nice, new bed (considering our previous bed came from Ikea's as-is section for $35 - oh, how our lives [and budget!] have changed).
Day 12: I am thankful for a husband who's willing to join me as we step outside our comfort zone.
We took on the task of remodeling our bathroom this week. Today we tiled. Neither of us has ever tiled before or really had any idea what we were doing. But, a little YouTube and some fearlessness and we have a beautiful floor!
Day 13: I am thankful for little celebrations.
Boy celebrates his 4-month birthday today. What an exciting day. I can't believe how fast times seems to pass and I'm so grateful to celebrate each day he's been here.
Day 14: I am thankful for Cadbury Easter candy.
Cadbury Mini Eggs make life so creamy and delicious. And they always remind me of my best friend, because without her, I definitely wouldn't fully appreciate their amazingness.
Day 15: I am thankful for time.
I'm a little sad I didn't get to write a full post about this, because I was feeling really contemplative and wanted to talk about how amazing every moment really has the potential to be. How we can waste so much of the time we are given with negativity or regrets, which just tarnish the moments we are approaching. But, I'm just trying to catch up here. So, maybe just those thought nuggets can get your own brain going.
Day 16 (Today): I am thankful for my upbringing.
I was discussing with my mom the other day the fact that I really have no qualms about my upbringing/childhood. I have nothing but fond memories of my school days, my home town, my friends, etc... Don't get me wrong, it's not like there isn't anything I'd do differently (namely my crappy job of keeping up with people post-high school), but I look back on those days and really just feel so grateful for it all. Now that I'm a mom, I really hope I can help Boy to grow up in an environment where he feels loved and encouraged and happy.
Hope you are all feeling grateful after all that!
Day 10: I am thankful for March.
The promise of spring to come.
Day 11: I am thankful for being a grown up.
Hub and I had a new bed delivered yesterday. It's kind of life changing what having a real bed can do for a room. I LOVE it and it makes me feel so much more grown up to have a nice, new bed (considering our previous bed came from Ikea's as-is section for $35 - oh, how our lives [and budget!] have changed).
Day 12: I am thankful for a husband who's willing to join me as we step outside our comfort zone.
We took on the task of remodeling our bathroom this week. Today we tiled. Neither of us has ever tiled before or really had any idea what we were doing. But, a little YouTube and some fearlessness and we have a beautiful floor!
Day 13: I am thankful for little celebrations.
Boy celebrates his 4-month birthday today. What an exciting day. I can't believe how fast times seems to pass and I'm so grateful to celebrate each day he's been here.
Day 14: I am thankful for Cadbury Easter candy.
Cadbury Mini Eggs make life so creamy and delicious. And they always remind me of my best friend, because without her, I definitely wouldn't fully appreciate their amazingness.
Day 15: I am thankful for time.
I'm a little sad I didn't get to write a full post about this, because I was feeling really contemplative and wanted to talk about how amazing every moment really has the potential to be. How we can waste so much of the time we are given with negativity or regrets, which just tarnish the moments we are approaching. But, I'm just trying to catch up here. So, maybe just those thought nuggets can get your own brain going.
Day 16 (Today): I am thankful for my upbringing.
I was discussing with my mom the other day the fact that I really have no qualms about my upbringing/childhood. I have nothing but fond memories of my school days, my home town, my friends, etc... Don't get me wrong, it's not like there isn't anything I'd do differently (namely my crappy job of keeping up with people post-high school), but I look back on those days and really just feel so grateful for it all. Now that I'm a mom, I really hope I can help Boy to grow up in an environment where he feels loved and encouraged and happy.
Hope you are all feeling grateful after all that!
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